Education:
2021 - Present : Ph.D. International Studies, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
2021: MA Humanities, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
2018: MFA, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, VT
2012: B.A in Film Production/ Journalism, Reagent University, Virginia Beach, VA
2009: A.A in Photography, Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach, VA
2009: A.A in Studio Arts, Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach, VA
2004: Certificate in Photography, NY Institute of Photography, New York NY
Residencies:
2019-2020: Mentor Residency, Artist in Residence, Norfolk, Virginia
2019: The Wild, Artist in Residence, Ontario, Canada
Exhibitions:
2021 - 2022: PhotoNOLA - New Orleans, LA
2021: A.Smith Gallery - Johnson City, TX
2021: Gordon Galleries - Norfolk, VA
2021: Mattie Kelly Art Center - Niceville, FL
2021: Foley Gallery - New York, NY
2021: Ramp Gallery - Asheville, NC
2021: Eastwindow Gallery - Boulder, CO
2021: MOP Festival, Redline Gallery, Denver, CO
2021: Goode Gallery - Solo Exhibit, Norfolk, VA
2021: Lenscratch, 2020 Favorite Photo Exhibition, Online
2020: International Center of Photography - New York, NY
2020: Mattie Kelly Galleries - Niceville, FL
2020: Together/Apart Traveling Exhibition
2020: The Kitchen Sink Project, Solo Exhibit, SD
2020: Studio Evolve Gallery, Virginia Beach, VA
2020: The Foley Gallery, New York, NY
2020: The Gordon Galleries, Norfolk, VA
2020: The Perry Gallery, Solo Exhibit, Norfolk, VA
2019: The Perry Gallery, Solo Exhibit, Norfolk, VA
2019: Neon Festival, Solo Exhibit, Norfolk, VA
2019: Studio Evolve Gallery, Virginia Beach, VA
2019: In-Sight Photography Project, VCP, Brattleboro, VT
2019: The Cordial Eye Gallery, Cape Cod, Mass
2019: Virginia Beach Mural Festival, Virginia Beach, Va
2019: Work Program Architects, Norfolk, VA
2019: Film Festival, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, VT
2018-2021: 1701 Gallery, Virginia Beach, VA
2018: Neon Festival, Norfolk VA
2018: Pop Up Exhibition, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, VT
2018: SPE Women’s Caucus, Online Exhibition
2018: MFA Exhibition Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, VT
2018: MOCA, Virginia Beach, VA
2017: In-Sight Photography Project, VCP, Brattleboro, VT
2016-2018: Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, VT
2013: Shoot for Good Virtual Exhibition II Norfolk, VA
2012: Regent University Film Festival, Virginia Beach, VA
2011: Shoot for Good Virtual Exhibition I, Norfolk, VA
2010: Truth with a Camera, Portsmouth, VA
2010: Truth with a Camera, Quito, Ecuador
2009: Truth with a Camera, Guadalajara, Mexico
2008: Visual Arts Center, Portsmouth, VA
2007: Visual Arts Center, Portsmouth, VA
Lectures/Visiting Artist:
2019 - 2021: Visiting Artist, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
2018: Artist Speaker/Creator, VCFA, Symposium, Montpelier, VT
2017: Visiting Artist, Photograph, Keene State College, Keene, NH
2012: EVMS HIV Counseling Services, Norfolk, VA
2011: Shoot for Good, Co-Creator Discussion, WHRO, Norfolk, VA
2011: Shoot for Good, Co-Creator Discussion, Virginian Pilot, Norfolk, VA
2010: Truth with a Camera, Visiting Artist, Internship, Quito, Ecuador
2009: Truth with a Camera, Visiting Artist, Internship, Guadalajara, Mexico
Appointments:
2021 - Present : Program Coordinator, Every Campus A Refuge, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
2021 - 2021: Human Geography Assistant, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
2019 - 2021 TA to Greta Pratt, Photography Dept. Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
2020 – 2021: Assistant Gordon Galleries, Norfolk, VA
2012: Congressman Scott Rigell, Photographer and Social Media Intern, Virginia Beach, VA
2011: Shoot for Good, Co-Founder, Norfolk, VA 2010 Truth With a Camera, Intern, Quito, Ecuador
2009: Truth with a Camera, Intern, Guadalajara, Mexico
Awards:
2021: Phi Kappa Phi, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
2020: Omicron Delta Kappa, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
2018: Merit Scholarship, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, VT
2016: Merit Scholarship, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, VT
2012: Best Documentary, Regent University Film Festival, Virginia Beach, VA
2008: Student Art Show, Visual Arts Center, Tidewater Community College, Portsmouth, VA
2007: Student Art Show, Visual Arts Center, Tidewater Community College, Portsmouth, VA
2006: Scholarship, Visual Arts Center, Tidewater Community College, Portsmouth, VA
Books/Publications:
2021- #ICP Concerned: Global Images for Global Crisis
2021 - ODU Women's Studies Interview, The Ghost of You
2021 - Denver Post
Professional Membership/Service:
Pi Sigma Alpha ZETA OMEGA - Political Science Honor Society
Graduate Society in International Studies
Phi Kappa Phi - Honor Society
O∆K Omicron Delta Kappa - The National Leadership Honor Society
College Art Association of America
Society for Photographic Education Member, Southeast Chapter