I graduated from the Park School with a television-radio concentration before producing and directing shows for a host of networks and platforms including Discovery, Science, VICE, and Broadway.com, and I won an Emmy for producing a documentary series while working at NBC. The stress of extremely long hours, constant travelling, and often dangerous conditions contributed to my own hospitalization for bipolar depression. During my years in the mental health system I had to navigate abusive behavior from several therapists. I would expect the college that I have been so proud to represent throughout my career would believe me if I decided to share my experiences with our Ithaca College community.