I first found creative freedom through writing in the otherwise conservative environment of rural Tennessee. I was a young trans kid without the language to express myself or the awareness of how I craved to be seen.
Writing started as a solitary practice to vent for me, but it grew as I found community. My first taste of storytelling in community was the theater. After moving to San Francisco, I sought to reconnect with myself. I became a children’s author who then transitioned into a screenwriter, when I discovered the power of a script.
During my first directing experience, I found a deep passion for creating space where marginalized voices are seen and heard. I am driven to tell stories that highlight people on the fringes of our society with care and authenticity.