I am a writer, project manager, and general creative person. In my “day job” I work in Higher Education. For passion projects I'm involved with a variety of projects--from helping human rights organizations share their messages to working with artists, educators, and small businesses to tell their stories.

ANOTHER LOOK 

Another Look provides professional photography and storytelling services to nonprofits and direct service providers. I am the co-founder, writer, and outreach director. We have worked diverse organizations including Mercy Corps Northwest, Free Geek computer recycling, a food bank, a reading program for underserved elementary students, and a prison reentry program. Our work has been used in nonprofits' annual reports, in fundraising and volunteer recruitment campaigns, on local TV, and more. 

THIS WAS OUR SCENE

Images from the venue floors, stages, and after parties from London's 00's Indie Music Scene.  I helped curate this photography collection, design the website, and manage the gallery for photographer Gregory Nolan. 

The Arithmetic of Compassion 

The Arithmetic of Compassion is a website to curate research in psychology, the social sciences, and the humanities which examines human failures of compassion and limitations to action in the face of genocide or other mass atrocities. 

Gregory Nolan Photography

I am the writer and content manager for Gregory Nolan’s website, blog, email list, and prints store. I worked with him to develop his photo collections (music, travel, and short-time-only), and to craft a narrative around his work, artistic vision, and photo prints.

Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice (IMIrJ)

Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice (IMIrJ), is a coalition of individuals, faith leaders and diverse faith communities called by our conscience to respond actively and publicly to the suffering of our immigrant brothers and sisters in the U.S. I led a full website overhaul, including new organization, content, extensive resource pages, and improved user interface. 

RESPONSE MAGAZINE

I have published three articles with Response Magazine, including “Ministries of Accompaniment” (April 2012), “The East Belfast Mission” (October 2013), and “Wesley Centers: Home for Faith and Justice” (September 2013). Additionally, I supplied the cover photo of the April 2012 issue, depicting a Honduran woman who was part of an activist caravan searching for missing migrants who had disappeared on the journey to the United States. 

THE OXFORD CONSORTIUM FOR HUMAN RIGHTS 

The Oxford Consortium for Human Rights hosts teaching and research workshops on human rights, global conflict, humanitarian aid and peace building, aimed at understanding and developing constructive solutions to the problems of today. I serve as program director, student group coordinator, and work in curricular development. Recent seminars have been held in Oxford, New York City, Geneva, Greece, and Rio de Janeiro.

UO Prison Education Program

The University of Oregon's Prison Education Program seeks to expand educational opportunities within Oregon's prisons. We provide for-credit classes, academic workshops, youth outreach, and more. I am an instructor and the Program Coordinator, as well as the website designer. 

Unmade in Ireland

"All music starts somewhere." With candid photos and articles based on interviews with the artists, this project set out to document Irish musicians in their homes, at their "day jobs," rehearsing, and performing. This project documented the hard work and drive of aspiring musicians across Ireland's genres and geography.

Cheyney Ryan Website

Cheyney Ryan is a senior research fellow at Oxford University’s Institute for Ethics, Law, and Armed Conflict and the co-founder and co-chair of the Oxford Consortium for Human Rights. This simple website features his academic and non-academic written work.

USC Levan Institute for Ethics and the Humanities 

THE GLOBAL WOMEN'S NARRATIVES PROJECT

Lived experiences of women around the world. This project seeks to record and document women's diverse experiences of war, religion, education, migration, and more. I created the initial website design and design outline for future content development.  

NOHO:CreativE Knowhow

Noho is a multimedia production company based in Dublin, Ireland that works with a wide array of sectors--TV/film, commercial, and cultural heritage--to create engaging and exciting audiovisual content. My primary work with Noho was as a writer and researcher, as well as running their company blog and social media. My flagship project was writing scripts for Dublinia, the Viking and Medieval Dublin Museum, about the Battle of Clontarf. You can learn more about Noho at Noho.ie. 

My College Advice

What does it take to excel in college? I built this blog to offer advice on student life, studying, internships, research, studying abroad, writing a thesis, and making the most out of a college experience. I share personal stories from my student experiences, including my time as a Mitchell Scholar studying Human Rights Law in Ireland and Northern Ireland. To read more, check out MyCollegeAdvice.org. 

Bastille: The Bad Blood Tour Photography book

I wrote, edited, and project managed this stunning art photography book for Grammy-nominated band BASTILLE. This project draws on Gregory Nolan's photography from backstage, travel, and live performances--the miles and milestones of BASTILLE's journey so far. I selected the photos; interviewed  the band for text; marketed the book; and liaised between the management, label, designers, printers, and the band.

The Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program

Inside-Out is a national educational program that brings college courses—and college students—into prisons for discussion-based classes in a collaborative and inclusive environment. I participated first as a student and then as a co-facilitator in literature, sociology, and geography courses. I also served on the Inside-Out National Steering Committee; co-edited a student literary publication; co-founded a post-release discussion group and a “book club” at a juvenile detention facility; co-founded the University of Oregon’s student alumni group; and served as a founding member of the Think Tank at Oregon State Penitentiary. I was featured in documentary project “Inside Looking Out” and an Oregon Quarterly article “Building Inside-Out.” I am the Program Coordinator for the UO's Prison Education Program. 

Lost Lives

In my role as research assistant for an upcoming re-release of Lost Lives, I supported the authors' efforts to bring additional information and humanization of individuals who lost their lives because of the Troubles in Northern Ireleand.  Specifically, I worked with BBC editor Seamus Kelters to add depth to the narratives of the lives and histories of the British soldiers killed as a result of the Troubles.  

MERCY CORPS Northwest REENTRY TRANSITION CENTER 

Sharing stories of life after prison. I am worked with the Mercy Corps Reentry Transition Center on an audio project recording and sharing their clients’ experiences as they reenter the community after serving time in prison. The Mercy Corps office will used these stories in outreach and fundraising efforts in support of people as they seek to begin their lives again. You can listen to the first four interviews here. 

MEGAN LEATHERMAN: CAREER COACH AND HR CONSULTANT

The modern workforce is changing. People are demanding worklives that are actually enriching, not depleting. Megan Leatherman is a career coach in Portland, Oregon. I helped her rewrite her website content and re-envision her online presence to better convey her compassion, energy, and passion for this work.