Mapping A Modern Mississippi: 80 interviews with Modern Mississippians who are changing the conversation in their state & pushing it forward in their own unique ways. From bakers to presidents, teachers to artists, lawyers to historians.
The STEM Alliance: A digital platform supporting economic & community development by creating a statewide STEM ecosystem: powering a sustainable STEM workforce pipeline. IN DEVELOPMENT
PLACEMAKING THROUGH S.T.E.A.M.
THE LIGHT FESTIVAL: 5,000 attendees, 5 States, 3,000 memberships, 300 volunteers, 3 international collaborations & 5 national, 40 creative digital projects, 1 STEAM Lab,1 big event launching The LIGHT Collaborative 501c3 & exciting the community about their modern day talent.
community building through hackathons & conferences
Wired UK: WIRED events reinvigorate how business professionals define their strategies in rapidly evolving industries. By introducing attendees to the most compelling innovators, inventors and entrepreneurs who are changing the status quo, WIRED events challenge attendees to think like a disruptor and empower them in future-proofing their businesses.
international artists collaborative
Aurora Nova Theater at Edinburgh Festival: The first International venue at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, bringing together artists from across the world from Sierra Leon to Germany, Argentina to France, England to Serbia. Placing them & the subjects they addressed on an international platform.
STEM, STEAM & Maker advocacy
The LIGHT Collaborative: A 501c3 producing workshops, talks, exhibitions, festivals, collaborations & mentorships. Elevating local talent & opportunities in S.T.E.A.M & Maker.
Mapping A Modern Mississippi: 80 interviews with Modern Mississippians who are changing the conversation in their state & pushing it forward in their own unique ways. From bakers to presidents, teachers to artists, lawyers to historians.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH STEAM
STEAMing Ahead: educational programs that take students out of the classroom & into the real world - connecting youth to opportunities in STEM, STEAM & Maker through curriculums of immersion, internships & mentorships.
placemaking & community building through technology
Brighton Digital Festival: UK’s largest celebration of digital culture offers something for everyone regardless of age, gender, background and budget. From cultural arts and educational activities, to performances and workshops – many of the festival’s weird, wonderful and futuristic events are organized by local individuals due to the festivals community-inclusive ‘open programme model’.
REGENERATION & COMMUNITY BUILDING THROUGH THE ARTS
Hangleton Arts Festival: fun, entertaining, educational and vibrant local arts festival organized by local residents & development through workshops & collaborations.
makerspace & innovation hub
The Collaborative Space: Multidisciplinary talents and fields of expertise under a single roof: skill sharing to ignite & cultivate local talent
PLACEMAKING & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH REVITALIZATION
The Jackson Tech District: Revitalization to reinvigorate downtown Jackson through equity, innovation, regenerative design & cultural responsiveness.
Workforce Development THROUGH ViRtual reality
Virtual Reality School: the first VR school in Jackson, Mississippi. Exposing students to opportunities for them in S.T.E.A.M., leveraging their talent & creating new job pathways with them.
PLACEMAKING THROUGH THE ARTS
Brighton Festival: A large, annual, curated multi-arts festival in England. Music, theatre, dance, circus, art, film, literature, debate, outdoor and family events, in venues across the city.
LIBRARY REINVIGORATION PROGRAM
Libraries Make: A National support program for Libraries to re-engage with their new community through the language of STEM, STEAM & Maker.
“The future of every community lies in capturing the passion, imagination, and resources of its people.”