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Dedicated to creating lively, creative short-form video stories that bring to life the vibrance and uniqueness of less represented communities. Strong documentary/non-fiction background across pre-production research, script writing and management, and storyboarding, with hands-on directing and camera operation.
Experienced in run-and-gun filmmaking to capture action as it unfolds naturally, and passionate about shaping stories through video editing. Skilled at coordinating multiple projects and collaborating with leadership to produce meaningful content, including public health and mental health topics involving social stigmas.
Experience Level
Expert
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Language
Arabic
Intermediate
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Video Editor at That’s the Ticket (Trailer, 2026)
January 1, 2026 - PresentVideo editing for trailer.
Producer, Director, Videographer, Editor at Humbolt (Trailer, 2026)
January 1, 2026 - PresentTrailer production (role listed as trailer producer/director videographer/editor).
Vertical Editor; Editor for behind-the-scenes and trailer at American Dream: Interrupted (Documentary in production)
January 1, 2026 - PresentVertical edits for behind-the-scenes clips and trailer components.
Trailer Editor at Lavender and Ginger (in production)
January 1, 2026 - PresentTrailer editing for the film project.
Second Camera, Photographer and Videographer; Vertical Editor at Lavender and Ginger (Fiction short in production)
January 1, 2026 - PresentSecond camera and videography for behind-the-scenes clips; vertical editing for selected clips.
Producer, Director, Videographer, Editor at Singled Out (Documentary in production)
January 1, 2026 - PresentDocumentary in production about three mothers raising sons on their own with grit and grace.
Video Editor (trailer) at That’s the Ticket (trailer, in production)
January 1, 2026 - PresentEdits trailer deliverables to support project marketing and audience discovery.
Video Editor (trailer) / Producer & Director role (as listed) at Humbolt (trailer in production)
January 1, 2026 - PresentEdits trailer deliverables for documentary/film project branding and promotion.
Trailer Editor (in production) / Vertical Editor / Behind-the-scenes Editor at American Dream: Interrupted (documentary film in production)
January 1, 2026 - PresentEdits trailer and behind-the-scenes clips to support documentary marketing and outreach. Responsible for assembling vertical and trailer deliverables from interviews and production verité footage.
Second Camera / Photographer & Videographer / Vertical Editor at Lavender and Ginger (fiction short in production), MacKenzie Galloway Productions
January 1, 2026 - PresentWorks as second camera and captures behind-the-scenes footage. Edits vertical video deliverables for social/short-form promotion, supporting production with on-set filming and post-production assembly.
Producer, Director, Videographer, Editor at Singled Out (documentary film in production)
January 1, 2026 - PresentDocumentary in production about three mothers raising sons on their own with grit and grace. Conducts pre-production research, develops scripts and story structure, and leads direction and filming. Serves as videographer/camera operator and editor, including shaping short-form story components for audience engagement.
Videographer at Black History Month Annual Gala (Association), Arlington, VA
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Captured interviews and verité footage of the audience and public health fair before the event.
Videographer at Black History Month Annual Gala Association, Arlington, VA
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Captured interviews and verité footage of the audience and a public health fair before the event. Produced on-the-ground visual coverage for event promotion and documentation.
Producer, Director, Camera, Video Editor at American Dream: Interrupted
January 1, 2025 - PresentSecond camera for live podcasts during documentary production.
Second Camera at American Dream: Interrupted
January 1, 2025 - PresentSecond camera for several live podcasts; documentary in production.
Camera at Black History Month Annual Gala Association
January 1, 2025 - PresentCaptured interviews and verité footage of the audience and of the public health fair before the event.
Second Camera, Video Editor at Lavender and Ginger (Fiction Short)
January 1, 2025 - PresentSecond camera and behind-the-scenes clips editor for social media.
Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Video Editor at Singled Out (Documentary Film)
January 1, 2025 - PresentDocumentary film in production about three mothers raising sons on their own; roles included directing, producing, cinematography, and video editing.
Producer, Director, Videographer, Editor at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Produced a short non-fiction film about the church’s apiary for the church’s website.
Producer, Director, Videographer, Editor at Families Anonymous
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Produced a short non-fiction film about a father discussing his son’s drug addiction.
Producer, Director, Videographer, Editor at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, 2024
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Produced a short non-fiction film about the church’s apiary for the church’s website. Managed concept to production and delivered edited assets for web use.
Producer, Director, Videographer, Editor at Don’t Do It Alone (Families Anonymous), 2024
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Produced a short non-fiction film in conjunction with Worldwide Families Anonymous. Directed production, conducted filming and interviews, and edited final story components focusing on a father discussing a son’s drug addiction.
Director, Camera, Video Editor at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church Apiary
January 1, 2024 - PresentProduced a short non-fiction film about the church’s apiary for social media.
Producer, Director, Camera, Video Editor at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church (Apiary Project)
January 1, 2024 - PresentProduced a short non-fiction film about the church’s apiary for social media.
Producer, Director, Camera, Video Editor at Families Anonymous
January 1, 2024 - PresentProduced a short 2-minute film of a father discussing his son’s drug addiction for social media; first in a series of clips about family impacts of substance abuse.
Producer, Director, Videographer, Editor at Dano’s Granola
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Produced a short non-fiction film about a young local entrepreneur starting a homemade granola business.
Producer, Director, Videographer, Editor at Dano’s Granola, 2023
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Produced a short non-fiction film about a young local entrepreneur starting a homemade granola business. Directed and captured verité and interviews, then edited for story-driven presentation.
Producer at Dano’s Granola
January 1, 2021 - PresentProduced a short non-fiction film profiling a local entrepreneur starting a homemade granola business.
Producer, Director, Camera, Video Editor at Dano’s Granola
January 1, 2021 - PresentProduced a short non-fiction film profiling a local entrepreneur starting a homemade granola business.
Intelligence Research Analyst at ATS
January 1, 2019 - July 1, 2025Intelligence Research Analyst at ATS, Reston, VA
January 1, 2019 - July 31, 2025Intelligence research analyst role.
Research Analyst at ATS
January 1, 2019 - July 1, 2025Research analyst focused on health and health services research; collaborates with clients to ensure accurate depictions of issues during editing.
Intelligence Research Analyst at Photoras
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019Intelligence Research Analyst at SAIC
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019Intelligence Research Analyst at Pathoras, Herndon, VA
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2019Intelligence research analyst role.
Research Analyst at Pathoras
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2019Research analyst handling health data and health services research with client-facing deliverables.
Freelance Translator and Editor
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009Arabic Substantive Editor & Translator at ASET International
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012Freelance Translator and Editor at Freelance
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009Freelance translation and editing (Arabic).
Arabic Substantive Editor & Translator at ASET International, Arlington, VA
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2012Arabic substantive editing and translation work.
Freelance Translator and Editor at ASET International
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009Providing freelance translation and editorial services.
Arabic Substantive Editor & Translator at SAIC
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2012Edited and translated Arabic substantive materials for health-related projects.
Health Science Writer at EEI Communications, Alexandria, VA
January 1, 2006 - PresentHealth science writing support.
Senior Health Science Writer at RTI International, Rockville, MD
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007Health science writing support in healthcare research roles.
Health Science Writer at EEI Communications
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006Health science writing for communications materials.
Senior Health Science Writer at RTI International
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007Health science writing on health policy and related topics.
Freelance Health Editor at Heldref Publications
January 1, 2005 - PresentFreelance Health Editor at Heldref Publications, Washington DC
January 1, 2005 - PresentFreelance health editing.
Freelance Editor at Heldref Publications
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Freelance editing for health-related publications.
Director, Videographer, Editor at Youth Advisory Committee, Chapel Hill, NC
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Designed and led a documentary film course for high-risk adolescents, resulting in self-portraits of each student’s strengths. Coordinated partners including a mental health association, a public access television station, university experts, and a school district to fund and conduct the pilot and sustain collaborations.
Director, Camera, Video Editor at Youth Advisory Committee
January 1, 2004 - PresentDesigned and led a documentary film course for high-risk adolescents, resulting in their production of self-portraits; fostered collaborations between a mental health association, local public access television, university experts, and a school district.
Documentary Film Production Volunteer (youth leader) at Duke University Center for Documentary Studies, Durham, NC
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003Served as a youth leader in the award-winning Youth Document Durham project for 2nd graders, supporting documentary filmmaking instruction and production.
Volunteer at Duke University Center for Documentary Studies
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003Documentary Film Production Volunteer; youth leadership in Youth Document Durham project for 2nd graders.
Documentary Film Production Volunteer at Duke University Center for Documentary Studies
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003Served as a youth leader in the Youth Document Durham project for 2nd graders.
Senior Health Research Analyst at RTI International
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2004Senior Health Research Analyst at RTI International, Durham, NC
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2004Senior health research analyst responsibilities.
Health Research Analyst at RTI International
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2004Health research analyst contributing to health projects.
Research Fellow at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill & Duke University Medical Center
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998Research Fellow at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill & Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998Research fellow role supporting healthcare research activities.
Research Associate & Instructor at Arkansas Children’s Hospital
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1996Research Associate & Instructor at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock, AR
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1996Research associate and instructor role.
Health Research Associate & Instructor at Arkansas Children’s Hospital
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1996Health research associate and instructor in pediatric health contexts.
Educational Film Script-Writer at University of California at Berkeley / Project 4-Health Tobacco Education Program
January 1, 1991 - PresentWrote a successful proposal for a 70-minute training video for Project 4-Health’s Tobacco Education Program targeting rural youth in California.
Educational Film Script-Writer at University of California at Berkeley (Project 4-Health proposal)
January 1, 1991 - PresentWrote a successful proposal for a 70-minute training video for Project 4-Health’s Tobacco Education Program, targeting rural youth in California.
Script-Writer at University of California, Berkeley
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1991Wrote a successful proposal for a 70-minute training video for Project 4-Health’s Tobacco Education Program.
Script-Writer at University of California, Berkeley
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1991Wrote a successful proposal for a 70-minute training video for Project 4-Health’s Tobacco Education Program.
Research Assistant at University of California, Berkeley
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1992Research assistant.
Producer at KCOM TV, Piedmont, CA
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1991Produced monthly city council meetings and highly attended community events.
Producer at KCOM TV
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1991Produced monthly city council meetings and highly attended community events.
Health Research Assistant at University of California, Berkeley
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1992Health research assistant supporting epidemiology and health services projects.
Research Assistant at University of California, San Francisco, Department of Medical Anthropology
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1990Research Assistant at University of California, San Francisco, Department of Medical Anthropology, San Francisco, CA
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1990Research assistant in medical anthropology.
Research Assistant at Pacific Presbyterian Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, San Francisco, CA
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1989Research assistant in pediatrics.
Health Analyst at Medical Services Corporation International
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1988Health Analyst at Medical Services Corporation International, Arlington, VA
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1988Health analyst role.
Education
Certificate in Documentary Arts at Duke University Center for Documentary Studies
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2024Research fellow in Epidemiology and mental health services at Duke University & University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (joint program)
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998PhD, Health Policy and Administration at University of California, Berkeley
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995MA, Arab Studies at Georgetown University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1985BA, Cultural Anthropology at Washington University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1982Certificate in Documentary Arts at Duke University Center for Documentary Studies
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2024Research Fellow in Epidemiology and Mental Health Services at Duke University & University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (joint program)
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998PhD in Health Policy and Administration at University of California, Berkeley
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995MA in Arab Studies at Georgetown University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1985BA in Cultural Anthropology at Washington University, St. Louis
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1982PhD, Health Policy and Administration at University of California, Berkeley
January 1, 1995 - July 24, 2026MA, Arab Studies at Georgetown University
January 1, 1985 - July 24, 2026BA, Cultural Anthropology & International Development at Washington University, St. Louis
January 1, 1982 - July 24, 2026Certificate in Documentary Arts at Duke University Center for Documentary Studies
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024Certificate in Documentary Arts at Duke University Center for Documentary Studies
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024PhD, Health Policy and Administration at University of California, Berkeley
January 1, 1995 - July 24, 2026MA, Arab Studies at Georgetown University
January 1, 1985 - July 24, 2026BA, Cultural Anthropology & International Development at Washington University, St. Louis
January 1, 1982 - July 24, 2026Qualifications
Certificate in Documentary Arts
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2024Research fellow in Epidemiology and mental health services
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998Certificate in Documentary Arts
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024Industry Experience
Healthcare, Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Life Sciences, Government
Experience Level
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Expert
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Intermediate
Beginner
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