
Creative Producer | Arts Administrator | Creative Placemaking Cultural Programs Curator, Producer, Consultant
Ambitious, energetic and socially engaged creative cultural producer with 15+ years developing and executing a wide range of inclusive arts, cultural, educational, and wellness programs across parks, public spaces, and cultural institutions. Proven expertise in activating communities through innovative programming and building sustainable partnerships for measurable community impact. Expert in aligning program goals with missions and translating creative visions into successful outcomes through integrated fundraising, marketing, and community participation and engagement strategies. I am driven by my enduring interest in people, and deep belief in the transformative power of the arts to strengthen individual and community bonds, support emotional health and well-being, and center social justice through creative group engagement. To me, public space is where life unfolds, showcasing the vibrant identity of a city in all its diversity. Founder and director of Mov!ng Culture Projects (MCP). Collaborate with cultural, educational, civic and community organizations and groups who want to activate their public spaces with arts and cultural programming. Provide capacity building and technical assistance support to guide these groups as they bring people together and build community through the arts. Arts administrator by training, I am experienced in Public Programming | Creative Direction | Producing | Arts Administration | Community & Partner Engagement | Fundraising | Marketing | Cross-Institutional Partnerships | Strategic Planning Demonstrated history cultivating relationships with a wide range of cultural, civic and educational organizations, funders, sponsors, businesses, and community partners.
madisonsquarepark.org
New York, New York, United States
Founder/Director
Mov!ng Culture Projects
• Self-employed
Feb 2020 - Present
New York, New York, United States
Contributing Arts & Culture Writer
The Lo-Down News from the Lower East Side
Jan 2012 - Present
New York, NY
Curator of Public Programs & Community Engagement
Van Alen Institute
• www.linkedin.com/company/van-alen-institute
• Full-time
Jan 2018 - Dec 2020
30 West 22nd Street NY NY 10010
Director, Public Programs & Development
NYC Dept of Records and Info Services/Municipal Archives
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018
31 Chambers Street
Director of Public Programs
Madison Square Park Conservancy
• www.linkedin.com/company/madison-square-park-conservancy
Jan 2015 - Dec 2017
New York, NY
Producer/Director
Museum Mile Festival
Jan 2000 - Dec 2017
Interim Executive Director
River To River Festival
Jan 2010 - Dec 2011
Director of Programming
River Side Park, New York City Department of Parks
Jan 2005 - Dec 2010