Biography
My whole life, I wondered why I never saw anyone like me on screen—no one who looked like me, shared my stories, or reflected my identity. As a Dominican, Cuban, and Puerto Rican woman, the rare moments we appeared on screen, we were often reduced to stereotypes: the gangster, the pregnant teen, the comic relief. I craved representation that celebrated the full spectrum of who we are. Growing up, I found myself drawn to novelas and Spanish-language cartoons like El Chavo and Rebelde, and I held onto moments of magic, like seeing Brandy and Whitney Houston in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella. But those glimpses were few and far between, and they weren’t enough.
That’s why I fell in love with storytelling. As a freshman in high school, I took a film class almost by accident. In that classroom, I was the only girl and the only person of color, but I didn’t let that stop me. I threw myself into producing, and crafting, leading me closer to the art department while fighting to create stories that reflected diverse experiences. I encouraged other students of color to join the program, hoping to spark a wave of representation I had always longed to see.
Today, I channel that same passion into my work as an Afro-Caribbean filmmaker. My art is about pushing boundaries, telling bold stories, and showing younger generations that their voices matter. As a producer, I see my role as one of fearless advocacy—it’s my job to shove my foot in a closing door so others can walk through it. From working as a Line Producer, Creative Producer, and Production Manager to designing within the Art Department, every role I take is fueled by my commitment to meaningful representation.
I believe storytelling is a powerful tool for change. If we don’t use our platforms to challenge the status quo and share untold perspectives, we waste an opportunity to inspire and spark transformation. My mission is to bring to life the stories I needed to see as a child—stories that celebrate the beauty, strength, and complexity of women of color and all underrepresented voices. This is the legacy I aim to create, one frame at a time.
Education
Lyons Township High School May 2020
Flashpoint Chicago a Campus of Columbia College Hollywood Summer 2018
Concentration: Film Production
CIEE: Seville, Spain Summer 2019
Concentration: Digital Filmmaking & Documentary
Columbia College Chicago 2020-2024
Degree: B.A. Filmmaking
Concentration: Producing & Production Design
University of Illinois at Chicago
Degree: M.S Marketing
Concentration: Brand and Media
Films Created in Summer Programs
Flashpoint Chicago Summer 2018
This story displays the symptoms of being too in love. When two co-workers who cannot be more different come together in a one sided romance, it ends up going poorly for both parties.
CIEE: Seville, Spain Summer 2019
This film follows a young man as he searches desperately for water.
In a non-dialogue documentary style, the camera follows a young man through a Spaniard mall. In this mall he drifts towards the toy section and observes everyday people.
Three student filmmakers question who they are not only in this industry but in the world as well. Realizing how different kinds of people are drawn together.
Saying goodbye is never easy, in this film I say goodbye to the friends I made while abroad.
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