Speaking
Inspire and inform your audience with the perspective of an online video expert
A few topics I can speak to (see specific past talks below):
Growing an audience and building community online
Tailoring your video strategy to social platforms
Streamlining your production process to fit your resources
Incorporating diversity and inclusion into your content strategy
Whether you’re looking for the perspective of an independent creator, or the experience of working within a larger media company, I’ve got you covered.
Solo talks, moderating panels, participating in panels, and facilitating workshops are all within my repertoire. If you’d like me to speak at your event, please get in touch.
Past Events
Teachapalooza
Held by The Poynter Institute
Speaker
July 6, 2020 - Virtual
Teachapalooza is a conference showcasing front-edge teaching tools for college journalism educators
Talk: “Phone Photography: How to maximize the camera you have in your hand”
VidCon (U.S.)
Moderator, Event Facilitator
July 10-13, 2019 - Anaheim, CA
The 10th Annual VidCon, the largest international conference for online video
Moderated: “Navigating Identity Online,” Facilitated: “PBS Trivia Battle”
YouTube’s EduCon
Held by YouTube
Speaker
July 9-10, 2019 - Los Angeles, CA
EduCon is a conference bringing together top-tier educational YouTube content creators
Talk: “Exploring Diversity + Inclusion on YouTube” with Knatokie Ford
Turning Your Passion into Your Career
Held by The Alliance for Women in Media & Girls Inspired, Sponsored by PBS
Panelist
March 30, 2019 - Arlington, VA
This panel was part of a career exploration event series for middle and high school girls
Digital Voltage: Amplify your Digital-First Production
Held by PBS Digital Studios
Speaker, Workshop Facilitator, Panelist
February - June 2018
Austin, TX • Atlanta, GA • Indianapolis, IN • Albany, NY • Richmond, VA • Salt Lake City, UT
Digital Voltage is a series of 2-day workshops held at PBS member stations to bolster digital-first production
Talks included: “Developing with the Audience in Mind,” “Funding in Digital Media” and “Video Production on a Budget”
VidCon 2018 (U.S.)
Panelist, Performer
June 20-23, 2018 - Anaheim, CA
The 9th Annual VidCon, the largest international conference for online video
Panelist: "We're Here: Talking About Marginalized Identities," Performer: "Spoken Word Open Mic"
VidCon 2017 (U.S.)
Featured Creator, Moderator, Panelist
June 21-24, 2017 - Anaheim, CA
The 8th Annual VidCon, the largest international conference for online video
Panels included: "Less Than Famous" (moderator), "#YouTubeBLACK," "Alternate Careers in Online Video," "Women Online Discussion" and "Dungeons and Dragons with PBS Digital Studios"
Nerdcon: Nerdfighteria
Panelist
February 25-26, 2017 - Boston, MA
A conference celebrating the nerdy, fun, creative, brainy online community of Nerdfighteria
Panels included: "What is a Nerdfighter" and "Having A Job While YouTubing"
VidCon 2016
Featured Creator, Panelist, Advisor, Meetup Organizer
June 23-25, 2016 - Anaheim, CA
The 7th Annual VidCon, the largest conference for online video
Panels included: "What Does It Take To Build Your Audience," "Diversity On YouTube" and "Women On YouTube Discussion"
Organizer and Host of the YouTubeBLACK meetup, a gathering for black creators
VidCon 2015
Panelist
July 23-25, 2015 - Anaheim, CA
The 6th Annual VidCon, the largest conference for online video
Panelist on the "Less Than Famous" panel, selected from over 600 entrants