Creating bridges between psychology and the arts.

As a postgraduate student of MSc Media and Communications at Brunel University London, with a background in Psychology from the University of Costa Rica, I have built a career spanning research, community mental health, and social activism, all fueled by a deep passion for documentary filmmaking.

My professional path has taken me through the wild jungles of the Caribbean, century old orchestra theaters in Costa Rica, the sandy beaches of Miami and now the brick-lined streets of London. I have produced documentaries that range from social and environmental issues to themes of historical, psychological, and cultural significance.

During my time in Miami, I worked as a media and rehabilitation specialist, teaching communication tools to adults living with severe mental health conditions. I later managed projects that promoted diversity and inclusion in an challenging political landscape and also guided hundreds of organizations in their fundraising campaigns.

Now, I’m designing a framework to implement Community Filmmaking as Liberation Psychology. I believe that art has a profound healing power, and critical, constructive education can transform society.

Here’s how my work creates impact.

  • Community Psychology is the corner stone of my approach. This is a hands-on field dedicated to seeing tangible results.

    Guided by Martin-Baro’s principles of Liberation Psychology, I design programs that build groups’ self determination by promoting spaces for expression where they can actively build their stories.

    I believe that this approach weaves into the fabric of community life to create resilient and sustainable outcomes.

  • Documentary Filmmaking was my first tool for social change. I quickly learned of the power of advocacy when groups of people make their voices heard.

    These untold stories and visual narratives have the power to challenge perceptions and inspire action and support from the public. This work is intended to build bridges of understanding and transform viewer’s insights on the themes and subjects explored.

  • My Program Development is characterized by being both creative and strategic. I always seek an innovative and scientific response to communities’ needs along with cohesive impact measurement portfolios.

    Amongst some of the projects I’ve led, I had the opportunity of guiding hundreds of non-profits through 5 months of workshops during Give Miami Day in 2023. My support had an active footprint in successfully fundraising $34 million in a single week.

    By balancing innovation and practicality, I ensure that each program I develop reaches its goals and builds a strong sense of community.

Let’s make something great

I’m always looking for opportunities to collaborate and bring together the power of community, art, and innovation. Let’s get in touch to build a new project together and create the world we want to live in.