I am the Program Associate at Sipp Culture, where I capture and share the impact of our programs through storytelling, photography, and video. My role also includes managing livestream equipment, learning how to craft narratives that connect with audiences and promote our mission, assistant to the Rural Routes Design Lab Project Director and provide administrative support to the Sipp Culture Team. As my responsibilities expand, I am gaining valuable experience in project coordination, community outreach leadership, and program assistance.

I am a lifelong resident of Utica, MS, and a graduate of Hinds Community College. I hold an associate degree in Electronic Technology from the Utica campus and an associate degree in Graphic Design from the Raymond campus. While I once dreamed of owning an electronics store, I discovered a passion for ceramics and photography. I opened my first photography studio at 26, and though I no longer have a physical storefront, I continue to operate and grow my photography business as a mobile service.

In addition to my work at Sipp Culture, I am currently co-writing and serving as the photographer for two military-based film projects focused on post-war life and mental health: a comedy series titled InTake and a drama titled The 8 Year Old Boy. I am working alongside my cousin, a veteran and co-producer, and I am excited to bring these stories to life.

While balancing multiple talents can be challenging, I often ground myself with a principle I have embraced during my time at Sipp Culture:

T.T.P. — Trust The Plan.