Profile 

Compassionate and focused Director and Story Artist with experience in the animation and comic book industries. Recognized for delivering compelling narratives at the highest level and fostering inclusive creative environments at major studios such as Pixar, Lucasfilm, and ILM. Proven track record in directing cross-functional teams, mentoring emerging talent, and driving innovative storytelling. Passionate about promoting inclusion and creating stories that resonate with diverse audiences and contributing to work spaces that value candor, creativity and kindness. Currently seeking leadership roles in directing and showrunning to leverage extensive experience and creative insights.


Skills

  • Creative Leadership

  • Story Development

  • Storyboarding

  • Concept Art

  • Staff Growth

  • Workflow Optimization

  • Character Design 

  • Animation Direction

  • Mentor/Trainer

  • Team Culture

  • Budgets & Schedules

  • Presentations

  • Photoshop/Blender


Education

Otis Art Institute / Parson School of Design

Employment & Production Experience

STORY LEAD, PIXAR ANIMATION STUDIO, EMERYVILLE, CA — 2013-2024 

  • Story Lead responsibilities on Pixar short “Out” (2020) 

  • Story Lead responsibilities on Pixar coop short “The Other Side”,
    though unreleased - received Best Screenplay in  British Animation Film Festival

STORY ARTIST, PIXAR ANIMATION STUDIO, EMERYVILLE, CA — 2013-2024 

  • Storyboarding responsibilities on feature film & Disney+ streaming  productions such as:
    Dream Production (2024)
    HOP (2023)
    Turning Red (2022)
    Luca (2021)
    Incredibles 2 (2018)
    Cars 3 (2017)
    Toy Story That Time Forgot (2014)

  • Involved in note sessions and writer/director meetings and contributed to the development of several features and series in the development phase at Pixar.

  • Directed & co-ran Pixar’s Story Internship Program for 3 terms, overhauling the curriculum and providing mentorship and training to aspiring story artists and contributed to overall recruiting and diversifying of the story department at the studio.

DIRECTOR, LUCASFILM ANIMATION, PRESIDIO, CA — 2006-2013 

  • Directed 25 episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars 2006-2013

  • Emmy Nominated for Star Wars: The Clone Wars

  • Contributed to the overall narrative and visual style of the series. Worked with overseas studios to keep house style consistent. Developed in house talent through mentorship and community building.

STORY, CREATURE AND CONCEPT ARTIST, ILM (INDUSTRIAL LIGHT AND MAGIC), PRESIDIO, CA — 1995-2006 

  • Designed and visualized creatures, characters and other concepts for productions such as:

    The Spiderwick Chronicles (2018)
    Van Helsing (2004)
    Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
    Unbreakable (2000)
    The Mummy (1999)
    Jurassic Park - The Lost World (1997)

  • Storyboarded commercials & music video productions

  • Contributed to the development of several features in the development phase at ILM such as: Frankenstein, Monkey Island, Martian Agent, Superman Lives.

COMIC ARTIST, MISC — 1986-2022 

  • Comic Book Contributions & Publications


    Dark Horse Comics
    "Lone Wolf 2100" (2015) - Cover Artist
    “Star Wars-The Clone Wars #5”- Cover Artist
    “Star Wars-The Clone Wars #9”- Cover Artist
    “Alien vs Predator”- Interior Artist
    "Predator: Kindred" (1996-1997) - Interior Artist
    "Dark Horse Presents" (1986-2000) - Contributor
    "Scatterbrain" “Tommy T-Rex”(1998) - Contributor
    “9-11 Relief Comic”-Contributor
    “Colors in Black” (1995)-Contributor

    Image Comics
    "The Creep" (2022) - Artist
    “W.I.L.D.C.A.T. Adventures”(1994) - Interior Artist
    Malibu Comics
    “FireArm #14”(1994)- Interior Artist
    Milestone Media
    “Static #10”(1994) - Interior Artist 

    AXIS Comics
    “AXIS Alpha”(1994) - Contributor

Leadership Experience

Co-Founder and Leader, Story Culture at Pixar 
2018-2020

  • Studio Resource Group (SRG) Leadership: Co-founded and led initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion within Pixar.

  • Coordinated and scheduled internal SRG spaces and meetings, collaborating with the Diversity & Inclusion team and other internal departments.

  • Sponsored and organized guest lectures and workshops focused on supporting POC creatives at Pixar.

  • Developed programs to support POC leadership and foster inclusive storytelling.

  • Conceptualized and supported the creation of an anthology, providing guidance to organizers.

  • Organized charity art auctions and other events, working with other SRGs at Pixar.

  • Teamed up with University Relations to broaden recruitment efforts, focusing on marginalized populations.

Internship Program Revitalization, Pixar Animation Studios 
2020-2022

  • Co-ran the internship program for three consecutive terms, revitalizing the curriculum to better align with industry needs and Pixar’s values.

  • Adjusted the curriculum to focus on fostering creativity, technical skills, and industry knowledge, ensuring interns received a well-rounded experience.

  • Implemented a leadership rotation system, providing diverse voices with the opportunity to lead and mentor.

  • Focused recruitment efforts on marginalized communities, broadening the search to include a diverse pool of candidates.

  • Emphasized potential over current ability, selecting interns based on their creative promise and drive.

  • Established a mentorship program pairing interns with experienced professionals from marginalized backgrounds.

Speaker at Lightbox Expo 2021


  • Delivered a presentation on the qualities Pixar looks for in creatives, offering insights and inspiration to aspiring artists.