Award-winning multimedia producer & community engagement strategist based in Minneapolis.

Hi! I’m Katie Carpenter. Welcome to my portfolio. I invite you to explore selected multimedia initiatives that highlight my creative storytelling and community engagement experience and skills.

Minnesota Remembers Vietnam

50 years after the Vietnam War, veterans, protestors and refugees in Minnesota shared their stories for the very first time. They said it was healing.

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One Year Later

What has and hasn’t changed one year after
George Floyd’s murder in Minneapolis? We asked our community to reflect and share their experiences.

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Under One Roof

Is housing a human right? Community gatherings around the topics of housing justice, affordable housing, and homelessness reveal powerful insights that demand change. It’s time to listen.

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Chasing the Dream

What are the most pressing issues of our time? Chasing the Dream provides in-depth and personal stories about poverty and economic opportunity in America, reaching diverse audiences across a variety of platforms.

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Preserving Democracy

What does it take to be a good citizen? Preserving Democracy digs into the habits of good citizens and offers context around the issues we face in American politics.

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Peril & Promise

How does our changing environment impact me? Peril & Promise provides research-based information about our changing climate and innovative solutions on the horizon.

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Exploring Hate

How can we listen better to combat racism and hate? Exploring Hate explores the past and investigates the present to offer insights about how to stand up against injustices and disinformation that threaten democracy and human rights.  

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