I am a dynamic and outward-looking researcher, speaker, and educator designing innovative solutions to bring the human experience to life through digital technology and multimedia for a wide range of audiences across ages, faiths, languages, and borders. My special focus is targeting viewers who may not typically engage with the subject m... Read More

I am a dynamic and outward-looking researcher, speaker, and educator designing innovative solutions to bring the human experience to life through digital technology and multimedia for a wide range of audiences across ages, faiths, languages, and borders. My special focus is targeting viewers who may not typically engage with the subject material. I bring track record of excellence in leading digital projects on cultural heritage, which have received awards and funding from major institutions including the University of Oxford, Stanford University, and the National Library of Israel. The child of immigrants, I combine a unique personal background with honors research in history and languages to educate and connect to people from all walks of life with ease and enthusiasm. My experience in community building and university administration has me given the versatility, inventiveness and enthusiasm to identify and work with collaborators. 

My passion is learning about religious practices from across the globe and promoting interfaith dialogue, particularly with minority religions. Through attendance at services, conversations with believers, and living in an ecumenical community, I bring deep knowledge of Judaism, Islam, the Baháʼí Faith, and Christianity (including Orthodox Christianity, Catholicism, and different sects Protestantism such as the Church of England and evangelicalism). I have good contacts across faith communities, including those seeking to engage with other religions. I am now looking for opportunities to showcase the beauty of faith across traditions and promote understanding and empathy. Read Less