Experience

Friends of the Los Angeles River

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Fellowship

  • Jan 2023 - Present



Ryman Arts

• United States
• Artists and Writers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intermediate Drawing - Semester 2

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  As of Spring 2023, I am currently taking an Intermediate Drawing & Painting course under the instruction of Ichiro Irie, which builds on the previous course, and introduces watercolor, more extensive use of color, and portraiture.

• Student

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Ryman Arts is a non-profit organization that focuses on providing high school students in the Los Angeles area access to a rigorous arts education. They provide weekly courses at the Otis College of Art and Design campus.The application process is competitive and requires the applicant to submit 2 graphite life drawings. Out of the thousands of applicants that applied, I was fortunate enough to be accepted into the program on a full scholarship.

• Foundational Drawing - Semester 1

  • Sep 2022 - Dec 2022

  In my first semester at Ryman Arts (September 2022-December 2022), I studied Foundational Drawing under the instruction of Holly Boruck. In this course, I was able to develop and improve upon foundational life drawing skills, composition, as well as figure drawing with various nude models.



TeenTix

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teen Intern at TeenTix Los Angeles

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  TeenTix LA is a nonprofit organization that empowers teenagers to engage with the arts om their own terms. Through the programs offered, teens have the opportunity to explore the arts as audience members, critics, and leaders. - Develop and lead in a Teen Night with community partners; inviting teens around Los Angeles to participate in booths, have their questions about the arts answered, and view a paneling session. - Lead in a paneling session asking questions to multiple professionals in the arts and engaging teens to ask questions. - Regular contribution to the social media; small group meetings to discuss marketing strategies, focus on increasing teen-engagement, development of social media promotion videos, brainstorming and developing posts and advertisements. - Actively participated in intern meetings & connect with administration 1:1 once a month. - Attend TeenTix events, partner meetings, equity training, and other events as needed. Show less



Ascencia

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer/Guest Chef

  • Jul 2022 - Present



Inner-City Arts

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• "Work Of Art" Intern at Inner-City Arts

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Work of Art is a college and career exploration program designed to prepare teens with the skills, training, and real-world experience necessary to prepare them for life beyond high school

• Seasonal Institutes Arts Courses at Inner-City Art’s

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  As a “Work Of Art” intern at Inner-City Art’s, all interns are required to take at least 1 or more institute classes at Inner-City Arts.Courses are to be accounted for as paid work time.Courses:Character Design and Worldbuilding for Animation -Description: “In this 10-week course, ArtCenter Entertainment Design alumna Victoria Imo (she/her) will introduce students to the fundamentals of designing dynamic characters and worlds as part of a larger original story in which students will present together in class. Students will learn an aspect of designing for television and film animation while also focusing on their presentation skills when pitching an engaging story for an audience.This course is sponsored by ArtCenter College of Design and made possible with support from the Alexander and Adelaide Hixon Fund.”Storytelling for Film and TV“At the beginning of every movie or TV show — before the actors are cast and the crew assembled — a writer sits in front of a blank page, dreaming up the story. Join us as we explore the screenwriter’s foundational contribution to the filmmaking process. Students will read screenplays, meet industry professionals and engage in weekly writing exercises designed to teach the structural principles of writing for a visual medium. The class will culminate with each student writing and table-reading their own short screenplays.Sponsored by NBCUniversal and in partnership with NYC Partners Community Word Project and Epic Theater Ensemble” Show less

• Extra Background Actor

  • Jan 2023 - Jan 2023

  A background actor in Inner-City Art's web-series "Rated-Z For Everyone"

• Leadership Committee

  • Aug 2022 - Oct 2022

  - Part of the leadership committee in my internship, in which I was assigned to help with the planning, decoration, preparation, and assimilation of the art exhibition and shop for the event “Summer On Seventh” - Featured in People’s magazine article in September 2022 after working on exhibition and marketing for the event “Summer On Seventh”- Networked with notable celebrities including rapper “Cordae” to help organize the event.



Alliance Leichtman-Levine Family Foundation Env Science High School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Government Rep

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  The ESHS Student government works in close connection with other student government members, administrators, and staff members of the school. We make decisions for future school events, fundraisers, and lunch events. - Working with principal, vice principal, dean of students, and staff to ensure a fun, educational, and positive environment as well as ensuring students follow safety protocols during Covid-19.- Make weekly morning announcements on the PA system with other ASB members.- Working with other Associated Student Body members to formulate and agree on events and the implementation of specific rules and policies.- Attend 2 hour class meetings three times a week to plan and coordinate events, discuss shifts, and bring ideas to the table. Show less

• President of Green Ambassadors Youth Organization

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  Green Ambassadors formed in April of 2021 as a way to promote climate justice and security and to bring a more “green” environment to our school. Over the course of a year, GA has:Revitalized and expanded our school/community garden, producing an array of fruits and vegetables such as onions, swiss chard, pomegranate, and figs just to scratch the surface.Worked with several other climate and wellness/youth organizations such as “”Youth in Power”, “Youth Climate Strike LA”, “Climate Action L.A.b” and “LAWACTH”. Went on three activism/educational field trips:- Climate Strike on Pershing Square led by YCLA.- Climate Halloween at Santa Monica Pier and 3rd Street. - Promenade led by YCLA.Provided fresh produce to students in class such as homemade dishes made with Pumpkin and Tomatoes from the garden.LA Arboretum educational tourWere invited to LAWACTH city council climate meeting:Issued by Rachel Kenderdine - Membership Manager, and manager of the High School Program, at the Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall - a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing global and civic engagement among Angelenos. · Apr 2022An event sponsored by LAWACTH (the Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall) aimed towards high schoolers. Being invited by Rachel Kenderdine along with 5 other selected high schools and a total of at the most 7 representatives per school, the event was a panel/questionnaire in which we were able to hear from 6 professionals in the subject of climate change, ranging from professionals with PHD’s to the former Valedictorian of USC’s class of 2021. We were hosted in the California Club and were able to discuss important topics such as the politicalization of the idea of climate change and the ways we can conquer the limits that we have in the ways we can make our voices heard. Show less

• Green Ambassadors Leadership (10th) (Horticulture + Networking)

  • Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

  Leader of the Horticultural Department of ESHS Green Ambassadors. The main goal of the Horticultural Department is to be in charge and manage and maintain the school garden. Some projects I plan on getting done include: Developing and Finalizing an irrigation system for the garden, networking with Emerald Isle (local plant store) to work out plant donations, maintaining the social media’s (Instagram, TikTok) and using such to make connections with other climate crisis organizations and to increase our outreach.Research on Plants and Crops Native to the Los Angeles area, as well as how we can introduce them into our school garden - A large compost system throughout our school, where students will be able to throw away organic green/brown waste into bins, which will be discarded and mixed into the school compost bins! (this is currently in process and in use!) - Architectural improvements and basic garden layout. (Such as removing and adding certain things such as a large apparatus which the school is planning to remove, as well as the introduction of more benches, to create an environment where students would be able to have daily classes, reinforcing a more open and environmentally informative environment, as well as a basic improvement in their overall mental health! Show less



Holy Trinity Catholic Church

• United States
• Religious Institutions

• Community Teen Volunteer

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  25+ hours Community Service - Weekly supervision and volunteering at Teen Confirmation - Set-up for various holidays 25+ hours Community Service - Weekly supervision and volunteering at Teen Confirmation - Set-up for various holidays



Los Angeles Metropolitan Debate League (LAMDL)

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Policy Debater

  • Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

  Member for the debate team for a year (as of the 2021-2022 school year) Has won Rookie 5th place individual speaker award and 5th place team award. Weekly Debate meetings occur every Wednesday from 3:45-4:45 Member for the debate team for a year (as of the 2021-2022 school year) Has won Rookie 5th place individual speaker award and 5th place team award. Weekly Debate meetings occur every Wednesday from 3:45-4:45