Prospering backyards
people building soil + community
Empowering communities to take action in reducing lead exposure in contaminated backyards while considering the health of the soil, environment, and the community.
ROLE: Creative Director
YEAR: 2023-current
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Designing campaigns to raise awareness on food safety and environmental justice issues. Promoting meetups, educational workshops, and free resources for communities to stay up-to-date on important issues and progress
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This project uses the power of art, science, and community to address the lead contamination caused by an industrial battery plant affecting East LA neighborhoods, collaborating with our community scientist cohort to apply low-cost nature-based solutions to remediate soil health with the mineral zeolite, compost, mulch, and other materials and processes
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Collaborative Team Leadership
Communication Strategy
Social Media Content Development
Promotional Marketing
Creative Direction
Photo Documentation
Infographic Design
Book Design
Copy Editing
Designing the Prospering backyards Final Report, we ensured that the outcomes weren't just data points and jargon but a true reflection of the community's journey.
The Soil + Soul Healing Toolkit—both the Zeolite and Compost Issues— address the physical and emotional impacts of soil contamination, supporting the holistic well-being of everyone in affected communities.
These Do It Yourself guides break down the overwhelming process into easy, bite-size steps that show how to safely take action on our own lands.
Social Media
“The Soil + Soul Healing Toolkit—both the Zeolite and Compost Issues— address the physical and emotional impacts of soil contamination, supporting the holistic well-being of everyone in affected communities.”