About Me
I am an artist hailing from the Klamath Tribes in southern Oregon, and a recent graduate of Portland State University’s School of Film. Throughout my academic journey, I explored a wide range of disciplines—from dance and costume design to geology and, of course, film. Alongside working on film productions, I found great joy in studying cinema from a variety of cultures and time periods. Through film, I discovered a powerful way to explore the world, identity, and history.
My commitment to storytelling was recognized with the Andries Deinum Prize for Visionaries and Provocateurs—the most prestigious award offered by the College of the Arts at PSU. This honor was awarded for a documentary project rooted in my own identity and culture. The film centers on water justice, environmental justice, and Indigenous identity and voices, viewed through the lens of the largest dam removal project in U.S. history on the Klamath River. I am currently in production on this project.
Ultimately, my artistic aspirations lie in Indigenous filmmaking. Recognizing the glaring absence of Indigenous stories in mainstream media, I am driven by a deep sense of responsibility to bridge this gap and reaffirm the authenticity of Indigenous identity. Through collaboration with my community and Indigenous communities nationwide, I am committed to cultivating platforms for the dissemination of their narratives, whether through documentary or narrative forms.
In every frame of my work, I seek to honor the ancestral wisdom and resilience of Indigenous peoples, forging connections that transcend cultural divides and foster understanding in the global community.