MY VALUES
collaboration
inclusivity
INTENT
It is important that we pursue diversity and representation within our communities. I am committed to improving the experiences of BIPOC actors and crew, and I am an advocate for women in leadership roles, especially in film and television.
My involvement with groups such as the Black Beauty Roster, Disney, Warner Bros and A.C.T.R.A invites a collaboration with industry executives when choosing qualified and diverse individuals as Department Heads as well as training professional Makeup Artists to improve their practice when it comes to darker skin tones.
As an educator with “Stepping Up Creatives”, our class on “Colour Theory and Corrective Makeup for Darker Skin Tones” has gained international notoriety. It subsequently became approved and recommended by I.A.T.S.E. 891 for it’s Makeup Department members and has been taught to Locals across Canada.
MY STORY
let's work together
My passion for diversity and inclusivity really begins with my origin story…
I was born and raised in Kenya, educated in England, and now live in Canada.
Born into a multiracial family, I always felt I stood out based on my appearance. It took me a lifetime to become comfortable in my own skin. Helping others overcome similar affectations makes me very passionate about what I do.
Coming of age in the UK was an eye-opening education as it amplified my experience of cultural diversity. I became fascinated with how people would form communities and gravitate towards each other based on ethnicity and pigmentation.
My story really allowed me to develop a global perspective on racial relations, ethnic standards of beauty, and a rich understanding and appreciation of pigment and texture. As a makeup artist, this really adds to the layer of empathy I bring to my work, as I strive to make every single person I work with feel seen, heard and as a beautiful, unique individual.
Ultimately, I want anyone who works with me to understand that the makeup trailer and my chair are a direct reflection of myself and what you can expect from me; warmth, enthusiasm and full acceptance.
