I am a graduate of the University of Kansas. All through college, I worked as an intern on multiple sets in the local market, and after college, I left Kansas to pursue a career in the LA market. From college all through current, I have worked on Film and Television sets or in the office in multiple capacities. I have worked consistently in network and cable TV production offices since 2014 (Season 15 of CSI) starting as an office PA, then as a production secretary, APC, Production Coordinator, Production Supervisor, Associate Producer, 2nd Asst Accountant. My tentpole goals for this term are to build external bridges between other locals/representatives/etc & internal solidarity between our crafts, plus assisting in Modernizing / Digitizing as many processes in our local as possible.

I was born in the San Francisco Bay Area and moved to Los Angeles to attend the USC School of Cinematic Arts where I graduated with a BA in Film Production. I initially focused on becoming a Cinematographer and have on-set experience in the camera, grip, and electric departments in the ultra-low-budget world. Early on in my career, I switched to writing and soon found my home in the television writers’ room as a Writers’ PA, Showrunner’s Assistant, Writers’ Assistant, and Script Coordinator. Shortly after Writers’ Assistants and Script Coordinators unionized, I got involved with 871 because I believe that we have immense power when we organize together for better, safer, and kinder workplaces. I am honored to serve on the Board of Directors and am hopeful that the work we do will make a difference in each and every one of our members’ lives.

I joined Local 871 as a Script Coordinator; my first Script Coordinating job was pre-unionization, and I am greatly appreciative of the benefits joining the union has provided my crafts. During my time in Hollywood, I’ve seen the prevailing attitude amongst my peers shift drastically, resulting in the formation of a community that lifts each other up and believes in our value. As such, I continue my fight for better working conditions and fair pay. I am a member of the 2022 Pay Cable Agreement Negotiations Committee and the 2022 Low Budget Theatrical Agreement Negotiations Committee. I am honored to be serving on the first 871 Board where Script Coordinators and Writers’ Assistants have full voting seats.

I was born and raised in Southern California and started working in the entertainment industry in 2000 for Disney. I then worked in news at CBS Radio’s KFWB 980 before transitioning over into television in 2004. In 2007 I was introduced to teleprompting, and five years later, I came to terms with the idea that teleprompting wasn’t just a stepping-stone, rather an interesting craft that could make a pretty cool career. Because I enjoyed this newly found passion, I decided to join Local 871. I currently work on a variety of tv productions, as well as live events. Due to the pandemic, I have transitioned and now also specialize in teleprompting remotely on all types of live or recorded events and shows. I pride myself in sharing my experience and knowledge with others regarding the interesting niche that is teleprompting, in hopes of helping them navigate smoothly through this industry. I previously represented the local as a Delegate and served on the Board of Directors during the 2016 term. I am very passionate about labor and equality issues and feel very honored to be serving another term on this board, and again given the opportunity to represent my craft as a Delegate.