I specialize in finding powerful, media‑ready stories and elevating them to national platforms. My process is rooted in connection — spending time interviewing wish kids, families, and community members to understand their journeys, identify compelling angles, and determine the right outlet to amplify their voices. Once a story is selected, I handle every step of the media process: pitching, placement, production coordination, and on‑site logistics.
Avary Goes For The Gold
Avary, 7, wished to be a professional gymnast and compete for the gold! I worked closely with our wish team to plan Avary’s wish from start to finish, to ensure she had a memorable experience while also ensuring we were able to tell her incredible story. We partnered with the National Gymnastics Training Center in Aliso Viejo and more than 100 people showed up to watch as Avary competed in each event. The piece aired on Good Morning America as part of the Macy’s Believe campaign. Fun Fact: The owner of the gym had a sibling that was a wish kid!
Gordon Grants Wishes
Gordon Ramsay took on the challenge of granting 24 wishes in 24 hours. To say he succeeded would be an understatement! Timothy, 16, wished to have the ultimate gaming computer. He had been battling cancer and wanted something that he could enjoy as he finished treatment.Gordon jumped at the chance to help make Timothy’s wish a reality.
We partnered with Make-A-Wish America and Micro Center, along with Gordon’s team to ensure the wish experience was everything and more. On the day of his wish, Timothy arrived in style to the computer center and was greeted with a red-carpet welcome, with Gordon hiding at the end of the row. After a surprise greeting, the two entered the store where Timothy received all the coolest gear from Micro Center – with Gordon picking up the tab! The event was a great media moment and a great way to spread brand awareness for Make-A-Wish!
Shayla Takes Over The Boris And Nicole Show
Shayla, 13, is one of the most articulate kids I have ever met. After years of enduring numerous treatments and spending time in and out of the hospital, she became passionate about Journalism and encouraging others to be true to themselves.
While being treated at CHOC Children’s Hospital in Orange County she began to realize that kids don’t always act like themselves under the bright fluorescent lights of their hospital rooms. Shayla, being the firecracker that she is, started her Juss Bee movement which encourages kids to always be themselves, regardless of what they are going through. She even makes bracelets for the children to serve as a constant reminder to always be yourself.
Additionally, she had the opportunity to interview celebrities and guests on the internal radio station (Seacrest Studios) at CHOC to learn more about others and what they have gone through. With Shayla’s passion for Journalism and her movement, it was no surprise that her wish was to have her own talk show and to let others know about Juss Bee U.
After hearing this wish story, we were able to pitch it to the Boris and Nicole show and secure the spot. I cannot express how amazing the show and its producers were to work with in order to make Shayla’s wish an incredible experience, and to spread the word about Make-A-Wish. The episode aired July 7, 2015 on FOX.
Widower Learns Of Wife’s Secret
Hartley Gaylord learned his wife, Sandy had been saving her change in a secret account – all to help children with life-threatening medical conditions! When a large check came through the doors of Make-A-Wish, we were shocked and delighted by Sandy’s generosity and secret – this was a story that had to be told!
Hartley lived in the Palm Desert region. The story was originally shared by The Desert Sun followed by a broadcast piece on KESQ.
It was then went national and was picked up by Good Morning America, ABC News, Yahoo, Huffington Post and Closer Look Magazine.