I like to think of myself as a cultural pollinator; connecting those around me in a playful, intentional way.
Without pollinators like the bats and the bees, we wouldn’t have most of the ingredients we use globally for nourishment. Bees are an altruistic species, meaning they do and care for others for the sake of it, not for personal gain.
Struggling to fit into an ethical form of capitalism, the bee as metaphor in my professional ecosystem keeps me connected to source and curious about the beauty and deliciousness around us, big and small.
As a queer, mixed-heritage Black American transplanted in the Netherlands since mid 2017, I am deeply interested in how identity and community membership are shaped by the stories of those who came before us, and the spaces we tend to.
I take immense joy and deep care in cultivating connections between ecology, food, farming, science, art, education, playfulness and play, curiosity, co-creation, grief, celebration, representation, equity, and storytelling— integral pieces to my evolving definition of cultural sustainability.
Since 2020, I have been a freelance writer, baker, narrative strategist, (analogue) photographer, and creative producer working with creatives, chefs, and small organizations under the name, studio future ancestors (WIP).
My work orients itself around cultural competency, personal narrative, ecological sustainability, and values-driven collaboration.