My passion for digital media began with videography work at Charles City High School. After earning my BA in Digital Media from Dordt University, I launched Marathon Videography in 2013. Returning to Charles City allowed the business to expand. What started small has grown into something amazing: a place to follow my passion while helping a growing community find theirs.

After 13 years in the finance industry focused on processes and people leadership, I’ve learned that even the best plan depends on the people carrying it forward. Along the way, I earned a bachelor’s degree from Dordt University, took graduate courses at Johns Hopkins University, and held FINRA Series 6, 63, and 26 registrations. Today, as Marathon Media’s Chief Operating Officer, I bring that experience to turning big ideas into practical steps, leading our leaders, and building systems that enable our team and clients to thrive.

Raised in the Dominican Republic, I’m a bilingual storyteller and editor bringing a cross-cultural lens and 15 years of filmmaking experience to Marathon Media. From wedding films to brand campaigns, my work blends emotional clarity, clean visuals, and honest pacing to craft human, true, and deeply watchable stories.

Leading Marathon Media’s marketing team, I bring 17 years of experience building and running businesses. I combine creative strategy with passion for helping business owners clarify their message, overcome challenges, and grow with confidence. I believe strong local businesses make stronger communities, and when they thrive, the communities around them thrive too.

I’m a business builder and problem solver who genuinely enjoys making things work better. With 17 years of experience, I bring a thoughtful, practical approach to Marathon Media, overseeing finances and building systems for sustainable growth. I love solving challenges, helping people succeed, and building something meaningful that lasts.

I graduated from the University of Iowa in December 2025 with a B.A. in Communication Studies, exploring media production, television writing and producing, photography, journalism, and strategic communication. I learned how media connects people, tells stories, and shapes culture. Since joining Marathon Media as a Marketing Associate in June 2026, I’ve expanded into production coordination and creative collaboration, learning from our team and finding new ways to apply my skills. I never expected to find work I love back in my hometown. Now I’m growing with a team I’m excited about and making up for lost time with my childhood dogs in their senior years.

I began my photography journey in high school and pursued formal training in Professional Photography at Hawkeye Community College, building a strong foundation in film and editing. Mother to Magnolia and Rowan and wife to Mitchell, a skilled home cook whose passion for food photography continually inspires my creative work.

I am a graphic design professional with 20+ years of experience, I hold a B.A. in Advertising and spent a decade running my own design business. Born in Guam, I’m a nature photographer, avid reader, and family-oriented mom and grandmother. I love translating big ideas into creative visual communications that truly connect.