A social worker and photographer seeking to come alongside organizations to creatively tell their story and capture the impact of their work through a trauma-informed lens and a posture of respect.
My why
When I was 13 years old my parents started looking at practical ways that our family could live out James 1:27, which says, “Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” Through the work of the Lord, my family got involved in orphan ministry both here in the U.S. and overseas. As a result, my parents have adopted 7 children over the years, and my mom formed her own non-profit organization that partnered with orphanages and missionaries in Ukraine.
Throughout this journey with my family, God has done a work in my heart, too. God has continually shown me His heart for those who are experiencing injustice or are struggling materially, relationally, emotionally, or mentally. And as a Christ follower, my heart should be turned towards those people, too.
This then spearheaded my interest in the field of social work and learning more about non-profit management, trauma-informed care, and what it means to come alongside and empower individuals who may be struggling. When it came time to go to college, I decided to major in Social Entrepreneurship and then pursue a Master’s in Social Work. I am currently a licensed clinical social worker and have experience in schools, non-profits, and the criminal justice system.
Because of my family, my educational background and work as a social worker, and the things I have experienced both at home and abroad, I have a massive desire to serve organizations and help tell their story. My approach to humanitarian photography is creative, authentic, and one of respect for the organization and individuals they are serving, and is always trauma-informed. I seek to better understand the work that you are doing as an organization, enter into that work with you, and help tell the story of your work and the impact you are making through a medium that I love: photography.
Get in touch with me if you’re interested in collaborating.
