Perception Policy™

Perception & Effective Communication: Soundings Lecture 

This lecture explores how perception shapes the way we understand information, interact with others, and make decisions. Drawing from work across communities, organizations, and the arts to examine how meaning shifts between people and the systems we are part of. Using real-world examples and visual concepts, the talk shows how differences in perspective can lead to misunderstanding, and how recognizing those differences can help us communicate more clearly.

Rare Artist Competition

A wearable sculpture inspired by pathology slides, brain surgery, and the experience of living with a rare brain tumor. Constructed from glass microscope slides and agate, the crown transforms a site of diagnosis into a symbol of resilience, recognition, and survival. Created as an act of rare disease advocacy, the piece invites viewers to consider how medical observation shapes identity and reminds us that everyone touched by rare disease deserves a crown. 

Social Media Campaign

A visual policy project in collaboration with Disability Rights Vermont & The Vermont Commission on Women exploring systemic weight, disability, and justice through wearable sculpture and public storytelling. DRVT & VCW partnerships are active, with other partnerships in development. 

Togetherness, Effective Communication: Keynote

An interactive, research-informed session exploring how stress, context, and lived experience shape communication in high-care environments. Through storytelling and visual reflection, participants learn to recognize “invisible lenses,” strengthen empathy, and navigate misunderstandings with clarity. Teams leave with practical tools to build trust and support children, families, and colleagues. 

Rare Artist Competition

A wearable sculpture illustrating the invisible weight of rare disease and systemic barriers. Finalist recognition in the Rare Artist competition, transforming lived experience into visual advocacy.