I am a video producer with 10+ years of experience creating nonprofit, documentary, and nonfiction video content across the Pacific Northwest. I produce and edit 30-40 story-driven videos annually, amplifying community voices and translating complex social issues into compassionate and educational program development, with a strong focus on public service and community impact. I have also led graduate-level training and mentoring, including drone journalism coursework and FAA Part 107 certification prep, blending ethical reporting with vivid storytelling to support education equity, housing security, youth development, disaster recovery, health advocacy, and accessibility services.

Whitney Gomes Minto

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I am a video producer with 10+ years of experience creating nonprofit, documentary, and nonfiction video content across the Pacific Northwest. I produce and edit 30-40 story-driven videos annually, amplifying community voices and translating complex social issues into compassionate and educational program development, with a strong focus on public service and community impact. I have also led graduate-level training and mentoring, including drone journalism coursework and FAA Part 107 certification prep, blending ethical reporting with vivid storytelling to support education equity, housing security, youth development, disaster recovery, health advocacy, and accessibility services.

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I am a video producer with 10+ years of experience creating nonprofit, documentary, and nonfiction video content across the Pacific Northwest. I produce and edit 30-40 story-driven videos annually, amplifying community voices and translating complex social issues into compassionate and educational program development, with a strong focus on public service and community impact.

I have also led graduate-level training and mentoring, including drone journalism coursework and FAA Part 107 certification prep, blending ethical reporting with vivid storytelling to support education equity, housing security, youth development, disaster recovery, health advocacy, and accessibility services.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Owner/Founder at Daisy Media LLC
June 1, 2025 - Present
Shoot, edit, and produce videos from short-form social campaigns to documentary style stories for clients and organizations across the nonprofit landscape.
Video Producer at The AV Department
May 1, 2020 - June 1, 2025
Produced dozens of videos annually for nonprofit and mission-driven organizations, including appeal stories and impact-focused organizational profiles. Led projects from concept through delivery, handling story development, interview planning, field production, editing and final distribution. Created video content highlighting education equity, housing insecurity, youth development, disaster recovery, neurodivergent learners, health advocacy, food insecurity, foster youth transition programs and accessibility services.
Drone Instructor at University of Oregon Graduate School
May 1, 2019 - Present
Co-created and launched a graduate-level Drone Journalism course focus on ethical reporting, visual storytelling and real-world documentary applications. Mentored students in prepping for the FAA Part 107 license (Remote Pilot Certificate) exam to legally & safely fly their emerging journalistic tool among frequently changing FAA regulations.

Education

Master of Science in Multimedia Journalism at University of Oregon
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026

Qualifications

Kappa Tau Alpha – National Honor Society of Journalism & Mass Communication
January 11, 2013 - June 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Education, Media & Entertainment
    Daisy Media LLC 2025/2026
    Daisies symbolize purity, resilience, and new beginnings. Known as “The Eye Awakening the Sun,” this humble flower thrives even in the toughest conditions, closing its petals at night only to bloom again each morning. Inspired by that strength and renewal, Daisy Media tells the stories of extraordinary individuals I’ve had the privilege to interview and film over the past 15 years as a multimedia producer, digital journalist, and videographer. Like the daisy, the people I work with represent some of the most resilient voices in our world. My name is Whitney Gomes Minto— human rights activist, storyteller, and founder of Daisy Media. As a solo-operated studio, I provide end-to-end video production services, from pre-production planning and client consultation to on-site filming, interviews, editing, and color grading. Each project is crafted with care to ensure your message resonates clearly, powerfully, and authentically. With a focus on nonprofit organizations and mission-driven work, Daisy Media creates compelling, high-quality content that inspires action and stands the test of time. This is both my craft and my calling—and I invite you to join me in bringing meaningful stories to life. video videoeditor nonprofits nonprofitstorytelling documentarystorytelling fundraisingvideos donor stories brandvideos