I was raised on the coast of Maine, on Wabanaki and Abanaki Land. Much of my time was spent playing/learning from the tidal pools and forests near me.

My work around and in the Salish Sea reflects my deep appreciation for habitats that are thriving. They are in stark contrast to so much of what I personally and we as a culture see in our everyday life. It is my belief that without a point of reference, it is challenging to explain what the natural world can teach us. As we rebuild our relationships with our surroundings it is important to constantly find inspiration through direct contact with nature.

I received an undergraduate degree from UC Berkely and a graduate degree from Hunter College. My first book, Family: A Celebration was a collaboration with Margaret Campbell. The story telling of diverse families launched my career photographing real people to tell multiple stories. Some times this work was in advertising, stretching the boundaries of how women and families were represented. I also worked not-for-profit Identity Development. My second book created in collaboration with the Artist Marita Dingus Mommy's House

This year Marita Dingus and I published Marita Dingus about Marita Dingus’s sculptures which are made from discarded materials to tell the stories of black people. This collaboration is in part funded by 4ACulture Grant in King County, Washington State.

Click above where it reads Marita Dingus Mommy's House to learn more and buy the book.

I am an activist has committed to Equity and healing the planet. My experience includes anti-fracking activism and working toward desegregation in NYC Public Schools. I have a deep love and respect for our physical world and the creatures that inhabit it.