Storytelling for social impact
I started smoking cigarettes when I was 12 years old. After 10 years, I was finally able to quit and it was the most difficult thing I have ever done. I now use my story to inspire others to create futures free from the problem that is tobacco. The projects included on this page all revolve around my story as a leading tobacco prevention advocate.
2018-Present (multiple dates)
The video above was created in 2019 to share my story. The video has since been incorporated into design-led storytelling workshops that have educated tobacco prevention activists across the country on storytelling for social change.
Fast Facts
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Has the power to change the world.
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Visited including Illinois, California, Connecticut, Delaware, New York, New Jersey, Georgia, Flordia, Indiana, and The District of Columbia. I shared my story in each of these places and met some amazing people along the way.
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Have been engaged, in small rooms and in big rooms, in conversation and in presentation.
The photo above was taken shortly after a historic hearing on the public health risks of vaping before the house committee on energy and commerce (hearing link here). Following the hearing, I shared my story with Nexstar Media (news link here)and directly with congressional decision-makers in their offices.
The video below was taken at the 2020 Walgreens Boots Alliance annual meeting of shareholders in Wilmington Delaware. In trying to advocate for the removal of tobacco from pharmacies, I shared my story and asked a question to the board of directors. Below is a recording of my question and response from Jim Skinner who is the current chair of the board and the former CEO of McDonalds.
Below is a photo of me sharing my story with 700 high school students in Garden City Kansas. Over the course of 3 days in 2022, I shared my story with more than 2,000 middle and high school students.
The photo below was taken at the Indiana Latino Institute’s annual conference. During this conference in 2019 I shared my story with over 3,000 high school students.
As an experiential marketing specialist, I went on tour to over 35 high schools across the country. I engaged with my peers at events like VidCon, High School Nation, and Atlanta Pride to name a few. At each of these events, I led interactive games, engaged in meaningful conversations, and shared my story with anyone willing to listen. Below are pictures from some of these experiences.
Above- Vidcon 2019
Below- High School Nation tour fall 2019
Above- Group photo at Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school in Parkland FL
Below- Cosplayer at Player Omega event in Southern California
Below- At Atlanta pride 2019
