Heart Of Job Foundation

Launched and expanded the MP100 Media Production Training Program serving over 750 youth and young adults across schools community centers and juvenile detention facilities. Delivered 180+ hours of hands-on curriculum in video production audio engineering digital storytelling and post-production editing using industry-standard tools like Adobe Creative Suite and Avid Pro Tools. Implemented year-long school partnerships enabling educators to co-lead instruction through a phased professional development model.

Collaborated with: Franklin County Children Services Columbus Urban League Columbus Department of Neighborhoods My Brothers Keeper The Lincoln Theatre and CAPA Created customized workforce pipelines with community partners connecting youth to professional mentors paid internships and production credits.

Produced over 60 youth-led media pieces in 2024 including: Documentaries Public service announcements Music videos and original songs Notable campaign: Vote for What Matters engaging 18-35-year-olds around civic awareness through storytelling filmed in courtrooms and community spaces.

Piloted LEGO + Digital Media workshops such as Brickflicks: Build Animate Create and Lego Storytellers: Bricks to Blockbusters for ages 6-18. Participants learned stop-motion animation storytelling sound design and editing using tools like BrickLink Studio Final Cut Pro and iStopMotion. Engaged 120+ youth through project-based learning experiences.

Issued CTE-aligned certificates in media production entrepreneurship and storytelling to over 40 participants. Tracked increased academic engagement and self-reported improvements in confidence job readiness and digital skills among participants.