I believe in design, technology, arts and culture and work with the people and organizations at the center of its authentic and accessible advance.   

As COO of AREA 17, I work across our New York and Paris studios putting the strategy and systems in place that allow interdisciplinary teams to thrive and innovate to create products and platforms designed for utility and delight. With our mission to make great work and live great lives as my brief, I connect the people, process and partners our success as a mission-driven agency.

Since 2006 I've worked within media, publishing, tech – as a creative director, designer and entrepreneur. Most recently, I was Senior Director and Head of Creative at Purpose where I drove a re-envisioned brand and agency arm, leading a team of designers and storytellers  and launching organizations and campaigns designed for public engagement. My work has premiered on the The New York Times, The Guardian, Washington Post, BuzzFeed, and others, and has received awards and nominations from Fast Company's Innovation by Design Awards, Webby's, Mashies and Creativity International.

Day to day you'll find me running and biking around Brooklyn, gardening with my fingers crossed, traveling often near and far and eating all the spicy food I can find.

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Speaking and Leadership:

• 2016    Official Advisor, Brand Trade: Invited to join the advisory board of Brand Trade: opening markets. opening minds. 
• 2016    Shorty Awards Judge, Creative + Design: Invited to join the Shorty Awards Real Time Academy
• 2016    Host: SXgood Hub, SXSW + Purpose + UN Foundation
• 2015    Panelist: Pre-Netroots Nation Opening Event, "Cutting Through The 'Ish"
• 2015    Host/ Panelist: SXSW/ SXgood Interactive Panel, "The Hidden Power of Humor"
• 2015    Webinar/ Panelist: 'Future By Design: Human-Centered Design' Interactive Discussion
• 2015    Host: SXSW/ SXgood Interactive event: 'The Hidden Power of Humor', Purpose w/ guests Huff Post + Crowdrise
• 2015    Series Founder & Host, 2013 - Present:  'Fireside at Purpose', interactive series of art and activism at Purpose
• 2014    Interview: Fast Company Interview in Co. Design's Innovation by Design Issue; see the live-chat Q&A transcript
• 2014    Speaker: Plenary Speaker for Sponsorship Toronto Conference, 'From Sponsorship to Mobilization'
• 2014    Mentor: SXSW Eco Mentor
• 2012    Panelist: Digital Summit 2.0 'Innovator' Panelist, DUMBO Arts Festival
• 2012    Panelist: 'Independents Day' Panelist, Hosted by Loosecubes and Docracy
• 2012    Host/ Moderator: Creative Week Panel, 'The Freelance Shift', Hosted by Bklyn Haus
• 2011     Panelist: 'Friending is Dead' Panelist, Internet Week
• 2011     Article/ Video: Digitas Cache iPad App. 'Local is the New Global Global', 2011 Co-author for Article and Video

Awards & Honorable Mention:  

• 2016    The Shorty Awards // Honoree for #ClimateChangeIsReal Campaign
• 2015    The Webby Awards // Honorable Mention in various categories
• 2014    Fast Company Innovation by Design Awards // Winner, Graphic Design for Everytown for Gun Safety
• 2014    Mashable's The Mashie's // Nominated for Best Public Advocacy Campaign for Everytown for Gun Safety
• 2014    The Webby Awards // Honorable Mention in Professional Services the Purpose Rebrand
• 2014    The Webby Awards // Honorable Mention in Online Video, Public Service & Activism for the UN Foundation's Free & Equal Campaign Video 'The Riddle'
• 2014    The Webby Awards // Honorable Mention in Online Video, Animation for the ACLU's My Big Gay Illegal Wedding Launch Video
• 2014    Creativity International // Platinum Award in Public Service Film and Video for ACLU's Hard to Watch. Impossible to Ignore
• 2014    Creativity International // Platinum Award in New Media and Web Design for the Purpose Rebrand
• 2014    Creativity International // Gold Award in Film and Video – Animation for the ACLU's My Big Gay Illegal Wedding Launch Video
• 2014    Creativity International // Gold Award in Public Service & Activism for the UN Foundation's Free & Equal Campaign Video 'The Riddle'
• 2014    Creativity International // Gold Award in New Media, Viral Video for the ACLU's My Big Gay Illegal Wedding Launch Video
• 2014    Creativity International // Silver Award in New Media and Web Design for the ACLU's My Big Gay Illegal Wedding Web Experience

(credited role for all above is Creative Director at Purpose)