In this feature created in May 2024 for AANHPI Heritage Month, Ashley Johnson tells the story of a need she saw in her community, and how she addressed it with Mohala Eyewear. Shared to Barack & Michelle Obama's social media channels.
Prior to a global convening of hundreds of Obama Leaders in Athens in 2023, Lindsey put together this profile of inspiring leader Adrijana from Bosnia who made it her life's work to end impunity for human rights violations occurring all over the world.
In this profile Lindsey edited for the Gates Foundation in 2022, LaTina's experience after having a stroke highlights the immense amount of red tape that exists for accessing public health benefits. Her story proved to be a case study for Civilla's Project Re:Form, which seeks to improve access. Learn more here.
Rain or shine, Michael Airhart is there. Through his initiative Taste For the Homeless, this Chicago native shows up daily with a warm meal, a hug, and good conversation for those experiencing homelessness.
Ever since its founding in the midst of the Civil Rights Movement in 1956, the Chicago Children's Choir has been a vehicle for kids all over the city to come together via music. Edited for the Obama Foundation during February of 2021, this special profile details the history of the choir & its annual Black History Month traditions.
Candice Washington started Brown Books and Paintbrushes on the South Side of Chicago to empower & educate young kids of all nationalities through literacy, art, and social justice. Take a glimpse at her work & inspiration in this fun profile.
After losing 16 people in his life to suicide, Jonny Boucher decided to do something about it. He founded Sip of Hope Coffee Bar in Logan Square, Chicago- the first coffee shop of its kind where 100% of the proceeds go towards suicide prevention & mental health education. Lindsey has frequented Sip of Hope often ever since editing this profile back in 2018.
On this feature for MG United 2021, celebrity chef Sean Brock details his story on developing the rare disease myasthenia gravis (MG).
Lost Boyz uses the power of sports as a tool for violence prevention amongst Chicago's most vulnerable youth. Learn why LaVonte Stewart was inspired to start it, as well as what he hopes to achieve out of the program.
Sarah Ward created SkyART to give kids from all incomes & backgrounds in Chicago access to free visual arts programming. Check out some of their projects & programs in this colorful profile.
After Antonio Davis became a victim of gun violence at age 19, he lost use of all four of his limbs- giving him the lifelong challenge thereafter of finding unique ways to get things done for himself. Learn how Antonio has used art over the years to celebrate his adversity & the human spirit.
Jahkil Jackson proves that one can never be too young to create change in their community. At age 8, he founded Project I AM and distributed nearly 7,000 blessing bags to those experiencing homelessness around his city of Chicago, encouraging other young people to join in on the project along the way.
Lindsey edited this profile back in 2018 when Jahkil was still in elementary school. Now he's in high school and still making a huge impact with Project I AM. Check out the update piece Lindsey edited on Jahkil in February of 2024 here!
Tim Black spent his 102 years on earth improving it for the better. He was a legend to many in Chicago & beyond, and Lindsey was fortunate enough to cut this Obama Foundation tribute video of him back in 2018 to celebrate his 100th birthday.
Specialty Tutoring has been helping children with learning disabilities in the northeast Indiana area since 1999. Lindsey was happy to put together this basic sizzle overview video of their services in 2020, as they look to expand their learning center & reach more children in the years to come.