Florence is a storyteller drawn to the power of setting. A recent graduate of Carleton College with a B.A. in Cinema and Media Studies and minors in Theater Design and Creative Writing, she approaches creative work as a “jack of all trades,” moving fluidly between mediums.

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Across mediums, Florence is fascinated by how environments shape narrative. Whether designing a stage, imagining a film set, or writing a short story, she treats setting not as a backdrop but as an active force that guides character, mood, and meaning. Her work explores how spaces -- constructed, natural, or unexpected -- can influence the way stories unfold and how audiences experience them.

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Florence is soon to be traveling abroad as a Watson Fellow, collaborating with theaters in Greece, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, and Scotland on her project, Designing the Invisible Stage. Through hands-on work with theater makers and designers, she explores how design can transform unconventional spaces and challenge audiences’ perceptions of place.