Kathy Milani is a visual storyteller driven by a passion for local journalism and a belief in the power of empathy. Her career started as a photographer for a weekly newspaper, later transitioning into videography for television news. She then built and led the video production department at the Humane Society of the United States, a role that allowed her to merge her love for filmmaking with a lifelong commitment to animal protection. After navigating a personal journey through mental illness, she graduated from ICP’s one-year program in Documentary Practice and Visual Journalism and is currently focused on long-term projects centered on healing, providing agency, and aiming to help us view one another with more empathy and compassion.