RESUME
passionate arts and higher education administrator with 15+ years experience creatively solving problems and serving people and communities with integrity and joy.
EDUCATION
MAPL (Public Leadership), Business Administration Concentration | The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia and Fox School of Business, Temple University | 2007 - 2009
MS Arts Administration | Westphal College of Art & Design, Drexel University | 2007 - 2009
BA Vocal Performance Major, Visual Studies Minor | Concordia College — Bronxville, NY | 2003 - 2007
Professional Certificate Performing Arts Administration | School of Continuing & Professional Development, New York University | 2006
WORK EXPERIENCE
Executive Director | AIA Peconic | 2022 - Now
Manage daily operations and strategic vision in collaboration with an all-volunteer board for the regional chapter of American Institute of Architects including (but not limited to) producing professional development opportunities, cultural programming and events, as well as robust scholarship and design awards programs.
Executive Director | The Choral Society of the Hamptons | 2021 - Now
Lead strategic and logistical goals of the institution in collaboration with the board and in support of the volunteer singing ensemble who present three full-length concerts per season, as well as public workshops, a scholarship program, and more.
Artist, Teaching Artist, and Administrator | Independent Entrepreneur | 2020 - Now
Serve community and non-profit organizations, as well as fellow independent entrepreneurs and creatives, through short and long-term engagements providing illustration and design, mural design and installation, arts teaching, program facilitation, and consulting services.
Membership and Individual Giving Manager | Parrish Art Museum | 2017 - 2021
Steward the Museum's 4,000 Memberships and the ~$500,000 revenue they represent, supporting the institution's mission and fostering meaningful connections with our loyal friends and supports. This responsibility includes Member acquisition, retention, and benefit fulfillment, including event and program planning, committee management, and most importantly, demonstrating gratitude. Oversee the Museum’s multi-platform end-of-year fundraising campaign in support of our Annual Fund, as well as play a key role in donor cultivation and major gifts strategizing.
Associate Director | Platt Student Performing Arts House, University of Pennsylvania | 2013 - 2017
Advise 50+ student performing and visual arts organizations and governing body. Develop and maintain branding, communication, and marketing strategies. Foster relationships with alumni and actively pursue avenues for alumni involvment and support, both financially and programmatically. Design and implement programs and events including, but not limited to, professional development and student fellowship.
Site Coordinator | The Healing Presence Singers | 2013 - 2014
Manage roster of choir members and organize performances for those living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and those on the threshold, the imprisoned, gun loss vigils, and social justice causes. Assist in board relations, fundraising, and marketing efforts.
Co-Founder and Board Member Emeritus | Emerging Arts Leaders: Philadelphia | 2012 - Now
Develop mission, vision, values, by-laws, and all structural requirements of an organization with a working all-volunteer board. Attract and cultivate board leadership and membership base, establish strategic partnerships including fiscal sponsorship with Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, organize events, develop marketing and communications strategy and collateral including branding assets, resource management and bookkeeper.
Communications & Special Projects Coordinator | Business Services Division, University of Pennsylvania | 2012 - 2013
Lead and collaborate on communications initiatives including graphic, web content, social media, and video projects. Manage student interns. Project lead for residential system-wide green initiative. Coordinate strategic research and analysis.
Assistant to the Director | University Life Arts Initiatives, University of Pennsylvania | 2010 - 2012
Event and program development including annual arts and culture fair partnering with 30+ organizations from throughout Philadelphia. Develop and maintain digital and social media initiatives including event listing e-newsletter. Collaboratively develop student Arts Ambassadors program.
Development Intern | Foundation, The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia | 2010 - 2011
Design and initiate scholarship campaign and prospective donor research. Develop and implement programs involving expansive volunteer management. Innovate new and exciting ways to involve students in the work of the Foundation.
Survey Assistant | Philadelphia Museum of Art | 2008 - 2011
Serve as a Museum representative while collecting quantitative and qualitative feedback from patrons.
Administrative Assistant | Settlement Music School | 2007 - 2009
Support daily and longterm goals by attending to student, parent, teacher, administration, and board needs.
Gallery Management Assistant | OSilas Gallery, Concordia College — Bronxville, NY | 2006 - 2007
Inceptualize and implement inter-disciplinary series of poetry and dramatic readings. Write and distribute publicity material and aid in creation of press releases and press packages. Assist in the execution of all gallery events including the annual auction, receptions, gallery discussions and lectures. Promotion upon completion of internship to Gallery Management Assistant.
Teacher's Assistant | Concordia College - Bronxville, NY | 2006 - 2007
Maintain class records and track student progress for courses Humanities and Trends in Popular Music. Grade and constructively comment on exams, papers, and other assignments.
Administrative Assistant | Dean of Students Office, Concordia College - Bronxville, NY | 2005 - 2006
Coordinate and publicize campus events including blood drives, formals and concerts. Administer to the needs of students, faculty and staff through problem solving and daily operations. Create and foster development programs for the community including academic, social, and volunteer projects.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE AND FUN FACTS
Sunday School Superintendent | Hamptons Lutheran Parish | 2021 - Now
PTO Board Member, Class Parent, and Volunteer | Southampton Schools | 2018 - Now
Co-Lead (previously Community Outreach Lead) | Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America Long Island Local Group | 2020 - Now
Fellow | New York Foundation for the Arts Emerging Leaders Program | 2018
Chair, Committee Member | Penn’s Student Affairs Leadership Team Conference | 2012 - 2017
Studied Acting | Playhouse West | 2012 - 2014
Editor | Arts@Penn Weekly, University of Pennsylvania | 2012 - 2013
Co-Chair and Lead Fundraiser | Ascension Lutheran Church Accessibility Committee | 2012
Volunteer Fundraiser and Team Captain | The Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure | 2009 - 2012
Freelance Event, Corporate, and Family Photographer (Published) | 2011 - Now
Public Leadership Intern | The Christian Association at the University of Pennsylvania | 2010
Freelance Musician (Classically Trained Mezzo-Soprano) | 2007 - Now