Roell Schmidt, STAGE Managing/Producing Director

“I had the opportunity to work with Jovan as she documented and served as an artistic collaborator in the creation, development, and presentation process of Onye Ozuzu’s Project Tool in Haiti, New Orleans, Chicago, and in residency at Ragdale. Jovan has a remarkable ability to be an acute observer and an active participant, and simultaneously and seamlessly flow between both roles. Whether in a formal shoot or live performance, a candid interview or b-roll, Jovan’s ability to connect on and off camera brings out the best in her subjects.”