Born and raised in Seattle, WA, and now based in NYC, I am a filmmaker, writer, poet, actor, and so much more! I began my professional journey with my short documentary, Very Sincerely Yours, which explores the cyclical nature of being a Black student activist across two different generations. The second short film in my journey was co-producing a short titled Peach Fuzz. Inspired by The Geography of Girlhood by Kirsten ‘Kiwi’ Smith (who also serves as our Executive Producer), Peach Fuzz follows 15-year-old Penny in the PNW as she navigates self-discovery, envy, and poor choices, reminding us we are both our authentic selves and our lost versions in need of love. Recently, I wrote, directed, and acted in my short film, Hooyo Macaan. Hooyo Macaan tells the story of Samira, a recent post-grad who, at a Somali tribal party, tells her mother she is pursuing poetry instead of engineering. Samira, like me and many others, is figuring out where and if she is wanted.