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Here’s what I’ve been up to lately…
Keystone Stories: A State of Service
We are constantly bombarded with bad news ranging from the struggling economy to climate change, and it can be easy to feel discouraged. But where there are problems, there are almost always solutions, and Pennsylvanians across the state are finding innovative ways to...
WPSU Short: Children’s Eye Screenings Don’t Tell the Whole Story
When children pass routine eye screenings administered by their school nurse or pediatrician, it can create a false sense of security that leaves certain issues undiagnosed. That’s because screenings typically check distance vision whereas a full eye exam assess...
Imagine Learning Foundation Grant for Learning Grief
Exciting news for the on-going quest to create a more grief-aware society: To expand on WPSU’s forerunner multimedia project, Speaking Grief, Imagine Learning Foundation has awarded WPSU a $100,000 grant to support the creation of Learning Grief, a free...
2023 Mid-Atlantic Emmy Nomination
Thrilled to share that a profile of Aquila Kikora Franklin that I produced and directed for WPSU has been nominated for a Mid-Atlantic Emmy® Award! Kikora is a professor of theater/dance at the Penn State School of Theatre, dancer, choreographer, and co-founder and...
Comic Con 2023
It was an honor to sit on a panel at Comic-Con International San Diego alongside Jill A. Harrington, DSW, LCSW, Tashel Bordere, PhD, CT, Heather Stang, David Carey, and Brendan Sprout to share the healing work of Superhero...
Keystone Stories: Behind the Scenes at LifeCycle
Had a fun day filming at New Life Community Church in Carlisle. Their Life Cycle program will be featured in the upcoming season of WPSU's Keystone Stories; it’s a volunteer-led effort that provides individuals and families in need with transportation.
Facing Suicide: Prevention and Postvention Webinar
In this WPSU webinar, we explore the factors that contribute to thoughts of suicide and suicidal behavior, share tools for how to check-in with yourself and initiate difficult conversations with others, offer guidance on how to seek help, explore the relationship...
Keystone Stories: Behind the Scenes at Horses of Hope
Today was one of those amazing days when I was reminded of what I love about producing and why I choose to work in public media. We got to film with Horses of Hope, a non-profit that offers therapeutic riding experiences for people with special needs and veterans. It...
Facing Suicide: WPSU Playlist
Talking about mental health and suicide is hard, but it’s critically important—it can even be lifesaving. Check out this series of videos I recently produced on suicide prevention. This content is produced by WPSU. It is part of Facing Suicide, a TPT project that...
NACG Symposium 2023
Had a great time presenteing my talk, “Get Grief Out There: Maximizing Impact on Social Media,” to a warm and engaged audience at the 2023 National Alliance for Children's Grief (NACG) Symposium.