As a nonfiction producer, Mandi has successfully developed and produced series for long-form TV networks, digital channels and podcast platforms. Regardless of platform or medium, a great story is the driving force behind everything she takes on.

In 2015, Mandi started producing long form documentary series that ranged in subject from scientific breakthroughs and exploring the natural world to families struggling with addiction. Her combined experience of real people casting and practical field production led to working in creative development and a move to New York. Her development track record includes: Yukon Gold, a documentary series for National Geographic, The Outlaw Chronicles for History Channel, and being part of the team that launched History Channel’s digital and social series, History Now. The series featured modern-day history makers at the heart of social, technological and political movements.

Most recently, she managed a slate of nonfiction documentary podcasts in a staff role with Wondery/Amazon. After nearly three years on staff with Wondery as a creative executive, she’s recently returned to freelancing and offers creative development consulting, hands-on production and real people casting. She’s a firm believer and active member in media collectives: The Video Consortium, Miss en Scene and Media Mavens.