About – Think People First

My philosophy

I believe people deserve to see themselves represented in the stories we tell

TRUSTED BY

Growing up, I rarely saw people who looked like me in Danish media. This made me aware of how much the stories we encounter shape how we see ourselves and the world around us and whose stories get to be told.

I’m a Danish-Dominican documentary filmmaker, moderator, speaker and creative strategist based in Copenhagen. With more than a decade of experience, I work at the intersection of culture, communications and identity, across film, television and organisational development. I collaborate with organisations, brands and cultural institutions to turn ideas and complex challenges into meaningful stories, conversations and creative projects.

My approach is rooted in a genuine curiosity about people: what shapes us, what connects us, and whose stories get to be heard. I listen, ask questions and explore different perspectives to understand the people at the heart of a project, whether I’m developing a documentary, exploring new formats for children, facilitating a conversation or working through a strategic challenge.

My work has taken me from film sets and festival stages to classrooms, boardrooms and the Danish Parliament. I directed Tæt på lykkelig (Almost Happy), a Danish documentary about citizenship, identity and belonging. The film has screened at film festivals and on Danish national television, and continues to be used by schools and organisations as a starting point for conversations about identity and belonging.

Across my work, I bring people, perspectives and creativity together. I’m interested in turning different perspectives into stories and solutions that engage people and open up new ways of understanding and experiencing the world.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT WORKING WITH JENNIFER

“Matas Creative Agency and I had the pleasure of working together on a one-hour diversity workshop focused on creative work. Jennifer sparked new ways of thinking and impressed us with her expertise and engagement. I can warmly recommend Jennifer”

"Jennifer was our project supervisor for our final project, and without a doubt, she was the reason we found the confidence to realise that our project didn’t have to be big, perfect or fully defined to have value. She was incredibly sharp and gave clear, constructive feedback that gave us a renewed sense of motivation at exactly the right time."

"It was a pleasure to have Jennifer involved as a diversity consultant on a film production. She gave us a wealth of useful tools and insights and was highly professional throughout. She was also a real pleasure to work with and communicated well with everyone on the team, making complex topics accessible and easy to engage with."

"I had the great pleasure of working with Jennifer on the local diversity initiative NORDVEST HOLLYWOOD. She demonstrated strong organisational skills by bringing together a large amount of material and transforming it into concrete project modules, making it possible for the many stakeholders involved to contribute and work together towards an actionable plan. I look forward to continuing our collaboration and can warmly recommend Jennifer."

SELECTION

A selection of broadcasts, features and public conversations, with a note on the occasion each one came from.

I wrote and article for Kforum about my work methods and ethics

I wrote an article about belongingness and The Dominican Republic

Radio I did a guest appearance on the radio show "P1 Kulturen" regarding the stereotyping of black and brown bodies in music videos

I did a guest appearance on the radio show "Baby & Boomer" regarding mainstream feminism being a study in narcissism.

I did a guest appearance on the radio show "Banat" regarding International Women's day - and knowing your battle.

I did a guest appearance on the morning show "Go' morgen Danmark" regarding the first black woman with natural hair was on the cover of a Danish fashion magazine