education
PhD, Cinema Studies, New York University, 2023
MPhil, Cinema Studies, New York University, 2019
MA, Cinema Studies, New York University, 2014
MA (Honors), Film Studies & International Relations, University of St Andrews, 2012
International Baccalaureate Diploma, United World College of the American West, 2008
experience
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Film & Screen Studies, Pace University, 2024
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Film, Brooklyn College, 2019–24
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Film & Media Studies, Hunter College, 2019–24
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Tisch School of the Arts, New York University, 2019–2023
PhD Student Representative, Department of Cinema Studies, New York University, 2018–19
Film Editor, Maumaus/Lumiar Cité, 2018–19
Adjunct Instructor, Tisch School of the Arts/College of Arts & Science, New York University, 2016–2018
Studio Assistant to Amie Siegel, 2016
Graduate Student Conference Committee, Department of Cinema Studies, New York University, 2016
Film Editor, K’a Yéléma Productions, 2015
Collections Manager, Center for Media, Culture & History, New York University, 2013–15
Media Strategist & Videographer, Kentuckians For The Commonwealth, 2013
Director of Advertising & Online Imaging, St Andrews Radio, 2010–12
Filmmaker, Kentuckians For The Commonwealth, 2011
Filmmaker, Appalshop Films, 2009–10
Founding Co-Director, Radio UWC, 2007–08
Workshop Designer & Facilitator, Bartos Institute for the Constructive Engagement of Conflict, 2006–08
honors & awards
Tisch School of the Arts Corrigan Fellowship, New York University, 2015–20
Tisch School of the Arts Fellowship, Department of Cinema Studies, New York University, 2013–14
Gladys Maynard “The Start of Something Big” Award, Kentuckians For The Commonwealth, 2013
Malcolm Edwards Prize for Outstanding Contribution to Drama, University of St Andrews, 2012
Honorary Life Membership, University of St Andrews Students’ Association, 2012
Davis Scholarship, University of St Andrews, 2008–12
Davis Scholarship, United World College of the American West, 2006–08