Having worked on documentary and reality programs for over 10 years, selecting clips that represent the scope of my work can be challenging... here are a few. Enjoy!
Nat GEO WILD - Alaska Animal Rescue
Owlison has a spa day!
NAT GEO WILD - Alaska Animal Rescue
Things I love: beautiful scenery, amazing animals, and people like Sara Howard, who rescues and rehabilitates wild animals Alaska.
VICE NEWS TONIGHT on HBO - Enter the Lawyers
Forget dogs -- when scandals break in Washington DC, a lawyer is your new best friend.
VICE NEWS TONIGHT on HBO - Trumpcare Dies
Part of Vice News Tonight's in-depth look at Donald Trump's first 100 days in office, this piece examines what happens when limited healthcare options become even more restricted.
VICE NEWS TONIGHT on HBO - Prop 64: Legal Weed in California
The legalization of recreational marijuana in California, with all the accompanying rules and regulations, turns some growers into successful entrepreneurs, while other growers must go deeper underground.
VICE NEWS TONIGHT on HBO - Four Day School Week
Sure, what kid wouldn't LOVE a four day school week? But parents and educators worry about the long term affect that this budget cutting device is having on the children of Oklahoma.
Al Jazeera America: America Tonight - Forced Deportations
I must admit, this piece is special to me. It sprang from a conversation with my father about a little known and very disturbing era in American history. I had NEVER heard about the Repatriation... come to find out, few people have.
Al Jazeera America: America Tonight - Invisible Children
Some stories hit you right in the gut, making you sad and angry at once. Sheila MacVicar's investigative report on the practice of warehousing disabled children in Florida is one of those stories.
Al Jazeera America: America Tonight - Ag Spy
Come on now, when you think about high-stakes international espionage, how often does corn come to mind? From the nation's heartland, Michael Okwu tells the story of a Chinese spy ring, a whole lot of genetically modified corn, and a bizarre game of cat and mouse.
Al Jazeera America: America Tonight - Claressa Sheilds Profile
Moments after cutting this piece I went to Claressa Sheilds' GoFundMe page and donated to help get her to the Olympic qualifying matches... she's just that inspirational. Sara Hoye met with this amazing athlete.
National Geographic: Explorer - Narco State
On the US/Mexico border, the "War on Drugs" between law enforcement and drug cartels sometimes catches journalists in its crossfire.
National Geographic Wild: Dangerous Encounters with Brady Barr - Bite Force II
It may seem like Dr. Brady Barr is just poking animals with sticks, but this guy is a scientist and that stick measures the pounds per square inch of pressure the animals' jaw applies to it's bite. SNAP!
National Geographic Explorer: Camp Leatherneck
Little known fact: when an editor loves the show they're working on, they fall a little bit in love the people featured in the show too. I was asked to cut a segment about a road clearance team working out of Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Gabriel Christianson and his team put their personal safety at risk to keep the roads clear of IEDs so both the locals and other military convoys can move about safely. Seriously, what is not to love?
