Hello!

I am a journalist, documentary producer and editor, scriptwriter, creative collaborator, and sound designer for podcasts, films, and immersive spaces.

As a storyteller, my North Star is telling stories that provoke dialogue and foster understanding between diverse communities. I’m most drawn to tell stories about people who are seen as outcasts and troublemakers: from the incarcerated and wrongfully convicted, to immigrants and refugees, to artists, misfits, rebels, and revolutionaries. Much of my work addresses systemic injustices, investigates the roots and nuances of trauma, and breaks down binaries and social and cultural taboos.

Fundamentally, I seek to tell stories about belonging without othering.

I have a Masters degree in Oral History (with concentrations in Journalism and Sound Art) from Columbia University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies, Human Rights, and Dance. Before becoming a producer, I worked with grassroots NGOs focused on sustainable agricultural development and women’s empowerment throughout Africa and Asia. I will always be a farmer at heart.

If you’d like to connect or collaborate on a project, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Elyse