University of Minnesota

I have felt more at home in the classroom at HECUA than ever before because I have had ample opportunity to get to know my fellow classmates. Sharing our collective knowledge has been extremely special, as we all have different experiences and skills to offer. Read More »

I am fortunate to have heard from such talented and thoughtful independent filmmakers who are  forging new narratives in a world monopolized by mainstream media outlets. Their words and work  inspires me to critique the media I consume and always fight to tell the whole story, never simply to follow the money. Read More »

"We went to Akiing, near Palisade, Minnesota, for the Fall Gathering to welcome all the people, commonly referred to as Water Protectors, resisting the deadly pipeline, Line 3. This was one of my favorite site visits as we met so many wonderful people, including film students from Macalester College, community organizers from the Twin Cities, and Indigenous matriarchs including Winona LaDuke, an Anishinabe women and founder of Honor The Earth, who is a very powerful leader!" Read More »

"However, in a more just world, children would be viewed as a demographic of people that have inherent worth, with or without their ability to contribute to the workforce or accrue capital." Read More »

"Media and art can soothe the psyche through representation, validation that systemic problems exist and that they are important issues, and translating feelings that often go unspoken into imagery that is easier to understand and process." Read More »