Tents Open in Central Park to Treat Covid-19 Patients
This was produced for a class, not crafted for a media outlet. April 2, 2020 — Samaritan’s Purse, an evangelical Christian group, installed tents in Central Park to help with the need for hospital beds during the COVID-19 pandemic. But in the last few days, city leaders have expressed concern about the group and its founder Franklin Graham's anti-LGBT views.
New Yorkers Prepare for COVID-19 by Stockpiling Goods
This was produced for a class, not crafted for a media outlet. March 5, 2020 — New Yorkers knew it was only a matter of time before coronavirus affected the city and its residents in a big way. As early as the beginning of the month, some had already started to stockpile essential goods like hand sanitizer and masks, and the impact was visible on shelves of various stores across the city.
Medical Students on how they are stepping up during the pandemic
This was produced for a class, not crafted for a media outlet. March 24, 2020 — Medical Students from France and different parts of the United States explain the ways they can and can't participate in medical efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Musicians in NY struggle to find work during pandemic
This was produced for a class, not crafted for a media outlet. I was a producer on this package. April 30, 2020 — With Broadway announcing prolonged shutdowns and bars and music venues closed, musicians and performers are struggling to make ends meet in the city.
Morningside Park in Harlem to add live streaming security cameras
This was produced for a class, not crafted for a media outlet. Feb. 12, 2020 — Council member Mark Levine said he wants to install 24-hour live streaming video cameras in Morningside Park. This comes after Barnard student Tessa Majors was murdered there in December. But, some privacy activists say the idea brings up concerns around personal privacy in public spaces.
The Resurgence of Witchcraft in New York City
This was produced for a class, not crafted for a media outlet. Witchcraft has existed in the United States before it was a country. While witches have largely existed on the margins of society, a feminist resurgence of Wicca, has made them popular once more. Witches from different generations talk to us about the history of witchcraft in the U.S. and how their craft is perceived today.
Video Profile of Fencer and 2020 Olympic Hopeful Iman Blow
This was produced for a class, not crafted for a media outlet. This is a video profile of top Team USA fencer Iman Blow as she trains and reflects on her career in fencing. She hopes to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics.
Web Feature Package on Painting Restoration
This was produced for a class, not crafted for a media outlet. This is a small feature on an art restoration studio, Chelsea Restoration Associates, and their work renovating old and damaged pieces of art.
Facebook Social Video about innovations in artificial intelligence for aging people. Edited on Premiere Pro for Twin Cities PBS's Next Avenue.
Inside the Notre Dame Cathedral construction site three months after the fire — CNN International
I was the main organizer/producer for this piece in terms of getting access to the site, scheduling a trip and accompanying the shooter and correspondent for this package. This was aired on July 15, 2019, three months after the fire that destroyed part of the famous cathedral.
MTA Removes Backs of Benches at Subway Stations in NYC to keep homeless out
This was produced for a class, not crafted for a media outlet. Feb. 27, 2020 — The MTA removed the backs of benches at certain subway stations to make it less comfortable for homeless New Yorkers to sleep and congregate there. Some say the move is part of a urban, hostile architecture movement.
Upper West Side building deemed too tall, needs to remove 20 stories
This was produced for a class, not crafted for a media outlet. Feb. 20, 2020 — A building on the Upper West Side of New York City was ordered by a judge to remove 20 already-constructed floors after a neighborhood group sued the property owners for building too tall in relation to the neighborhood's buildings.
In Baltimore, COVID-19 Disproportionately Affects Black Americans
This was produced for a class, not crafted for a media outlet. April 23, 2020 — New data shows that in many cities, black people are being affected by the pandemic at higher rates than white people. One reason for that is the distrust of public information and health information. In Baltimore, community leaders are taking their outreach tactics door to door.
Pandemic provokes surge in demand for egg-laying chickens
This was produced for a class, not crafted for a media outlet. I was a producer on this package. April 16, 2020 — The coronavirus pandemic has some consumers rushing to secure their own source of eggs as shortages begin to occur in supermarkets...with live chickens. But some animal experts worry about the animals' wellbeing, despite acknowledging that chickens can provide emotional support to their owners, if not protein.
News Package on Thanksgiving at a Food Bank in NYC
This was produced for a class, not crafted for a media outlet. This is a short news package on a food bank in Harlem, New York that organized a drive for food insecure people in the city so they could get a box of holiday food to cook themselves a Thanksgiving dinner.
TV Feature Package on the Rise of Contact-Free Touch Rugby in France
This was produced for a class, not crafted for a media outlet. Manually-entered english subtitles are available through Youtube (in the settings bar).
This was produced for a class, not crafted for a media outlet. A Vox-style explainer documentary produced and edited with Premiere Pro and After Effects.