PORTFOLIO
Policy Link Equity Summit - Art Driving Activism: The Young Artist Movement in Chicago
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
I contributed to developing the following impactful programs:
Bridges to the Blues - Bridges to the Blues is a multigenerational (must be at least 12 years old) program that pairs Chicago Musicians from multiple genres and diverse backgrounds to reimagine the blues. Participants in the program are invited to collaborate on new original music in order to audition for an opportunity to showcase at the historic Chicago Blues Festival in Millennium Park.
PROject US Style Bias Fashion Show - PROject US is an initiative for young adults between the ages of 13 – 23 designed to build fashion design, music production, and new media journalism skills. Adding value to the skills learned by curating artifacts created & knowledge gained in a comprehensive portfolio. Making that portfolio actionable with industry-centered special opportunities.The program was created by nonprofit organizations Art of Culture Inc. (formerly Donda’s House), Commonwealth Foundation and civic organization - Chicago Public Library’s YOUMedia. Each year the program culminated in a Fashion Show during Chicago Fashion Week. Check out the sample recap below:
CONTENT DEVELOPMENT
Example Work:
Blackstone Bicycle Works - Safety Awareness Video “Stay In Your Lane”:
Sample “Happy New Year” Social Media Video:
BRAND ACTIVATION
Community Engagement at Jay-Z’s Made in America Festival: Developed the hashtag #DHShareYourTruth and festival goers responded to the prompt and then posted their videos on social media. This campaign garnered
Below are recap videos of music festivals we co-produced for Chicago Teens including Teens in the Park Festival - Community organizations, corporations & more serve as vendors at this annual Youth Music Festival and AAHH Fest’s Community Day.
organizational development
We supported the growth & development of the following organizations, campaigns & initiatives: