Mozilla Festival
Head of CurationI develop and execute event strategies aligned with Mozilla’s mission. Lead curator of main stage programming and commissioned artists which includes: keynotes, panels, debates, performances and interactive installations with focus on ethical AI and the evolving tech ecosystem.
Tribeca Film Festival
Director of Interactive Programs
Co-curator Interactive Day and ImmersiveAs the director of Interactive Programs I designed and led programs, funds, and initiatives at the intersection of storytelling and emerging technology. And in my role, I curated and produced large-scale immersive exhibitions at Tribeca Film Festival. One of the main events I worked on was TFI Interactive Day which showcased speakers, creators, experiences, and a maker space!
International Documentary Film Festival of Amsterdam (IDFA)
Immersive Consultant, Advisor, selection committee
Future Earth Party
Creator, Curator, Producer
Sponsor: GoogleFor the celebratory event for the completion of the Google Lab, I designed a party that took place during Tribeca Film Festival, inspired by the theme of the program (5 elements of nature). The idea was that in order to celebrate immersive media, instead of hosting a cocktail, I wanted to immerse the festival audience in an experience (unlike most events on their calendars during Tribeca). Audiences received an invite with a specific category (and mood board) that they had to dress accordingly. The categories were: human, machine, supernatural, nature, space.
And for the night I curated an art installation by Smriti Keshari titled “AI Altar” and throughout the night, we had aerial dancers suspended through the ceiling reflected
on the altar. A commentary on AI, its inclusion in our lives as a higher technology,
and all the ways we aim to make it more human.
Tribeca VR Creator
YouTube Series
creative producer - Sponsor: YouTubePart of the partnership with YouTube was to create a “VR Creator Series” as a channel for beginners, students, and newcomers to the space to learn about a new and growing industry. My role was the creative producer of this work: I hired a team to capture and edit the content, I curated the list of creators/professionals to be interviewed, and designed the interview experience.
A—B Partners >> New World
Director of StrategyIn 2020, I worked with A—B partners on a campaign to mobilize young brown and black voters to get them to the polls ahead of the 2020 election.
I primarily worked with the Million Voters Project (MVP), a California based voter engagement campaign led by a coalition of grassroots organizations, specifically focused on mobilizing and persuading voters of color, in coordination with a statewide field campaign. REP/CA (or Represent California), a new digital-first movement brand aimed to build power and fight cynicism among a multi-racial coalition of young people in the lead up to the 2020 election through a tiered communications strategy including: a $2m paid social and digital marketing campaign, an IG channel, influencer engagement and earned media strategy.
Pratt Institute
Adjunct professor: Design writing, thesis writingI teach Design Writing and Thesis Writing in the MFA Communication Design program at Pratt, where I see my role as a facilitator. I guide students in developing their voice, perspective, and position as designers while introducing them to diverse research methodologies. A core focus of my teaching is helping them refine both their writing and creative practice as they work on their thesis, encouraging a critical lens that situates design within its broader cultural contexts.
Brooklyn Academy of Music:
Teknopolis 2020
co-curatorIn 2020, I partnered with BAM to curate a Tribeca selection (VR creators I funded and worked with) to be part of the Teknopolis exhibition.
Priya’s Shakti
AR Comic Book
associate producerPriya's Shakti is a graphic novel whose heroine, Priya, is a "modern-day female superhero", a rape survivor who rides a flying tiger. UN Women named the heroine a 2014 Gender Equality Champion.
The Seventh Wave
Co-Founder, Digital media director, editor
WebsiteIn 2014, I co-founded The Seventh Wave, a literary and arts organization dedicated to supporting artists engaged with social and cultural issues. As Director of Digital Media, I established the organization's online presence, oversaw brand identity development, and led the creation of its digital magazine. In my role as an editor, I curated artists and collaborated closely with them to refine their work for publication. Additionally, I curated and organized interdisciplinary events, residencies, and performances, fostering spaces for artistic dialogue and collaboration.
International Film and
Immersive Festivals
keynote, jury, immersive masterclassSundance Film Festival, IDFA, Reykjavik International Film Festival, Polish Film Festival, Dok Leipzig, Mixer Festival, World Press Photo, Bread & Net, March On Film Festival, and others.