New York NY
Storyteller
Researcher
Community Connector
Storyteller · Researcher · Community Builder
Connecting LGBTQ+ people nationwide.
Mission language, brand voice, editorial strategy, and campaigns that make institutions sound like the people inside them.
Transforming data into stories for change.
Grantmaking analysis, surveys, focus groups, and co-authored field reports that turn complex findings into usable narratives.
Slow down and listen in.
Open mics, workshops, revues, and creative teams — programs designed so audiences become communities that come back.
Co-founder of a grassroots LGBTQ+ storytelling organization that focuses on building community through creative process. Offerings include open mics, workshops, seasonal revues, and experimental formats. What began as a living-room gathering of 30 now fills venues past 100 and a wider community network of 1,500+ people.
Resident communications consultant for the nation's first LGBTQ+ museum. Chief content strategist and producer of e-newsletter campaigns and all social media, reaching over 75,000+ subscribers across all channels, documenting the story of an institution being built in real time.
Co-author, project manager, and researcher of the Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity's 2025 report. DERAILED is the culmination of a year of research, examining shifts in institutional funding for racial justice and how philanthropic organizations can get back in the fight for an equitable multiracial society.
Communications strategist for a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to building coalitions to combat authoritarianism. Developing long-term multimedia campaigns, press relationships, and rapid response-style content for the organization.
Co-author, project manager, and analyst on a survey- and interview-informed analysis of philanthropy's response to democratic backsliding and authoritarian pressure.
Creative manager for B2B rebrands and integrated marketing campaigns across North America, Europe, and Asia. Successfully executed 500+ design projects, generated $1M+ in new business, and facilitated creative team skill-building. Projects included OOH advertising, website builds, annual reports, and photography & video campaigns.
Previously – NBCUniversal, HBO, Yahoo, GLAAD, Boston University
I'm Tyler, a storyteller and communications strategist based in New York City. I've spent the last decade moving between LGBTQ+ organizations, philanthropy, film and television studios, and creative agencies, but the job has always been the same underneath for me: listening closely, finding the story, and building the room for people to find themselves immersed in it.
I am committed to shaping a world where individuals embrace their true selves and honor the authenticity of others. This reflects in my personal and professional endeavors through championing diverse perspectives, nurturing purposeful communities, and driving impactful projects.
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