Experience

Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University
• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Programming and Education

  • Nov 2018 - Present

Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham
• Director of Engagement

  • Aug 2016 - Present

Pentacle
• United Kingdom
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Artist Representative

  • Jul 2014 - Jul 2016


New York University Tisch School of the Arts

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Graduate Student, Performance Studies

  • Jun 2013 - May 2014

  Completed an MA in Performance Studies from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Completed an MA in Performance Studies from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.



Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Programs Manager

  • 2008 - May 2013

  • Managed community engagement events surrounding the World Music & Dance Series: master classes, workshops, lecture/demonstrations, and professional development for dance and music communities, college and K-12 school audiences, nonprofit and cultural organizations • Curated and facilitated pre-show Ordway Extras – artistically diverse lecture/demonstrations and panel discussions that featured local artists and addressed critical topics relevant to the performances on stage • Designed and managed programming for Campus Connections – a Wallace Foundation-funded program that engages college campuses in arts learning through inter-disciplinary extended residencies and events • Managed International Children’s Festival programs: ARTmoves Parade, volunteers, community workshops • Conducted evaluation of community programs: surveys, interviews, blogging, and photo documentation • Prepared contracts for local artists; managed community engagement intern and contracted project staff Pilobolus Campus Connections Project (Spring 2013): Designed and facilitated a semester-long residency with Pilobolus Dance Theatre and Environmental Studies, Film, and Dance faculty and students of two local colleges Máscaras y Milagros: Mexican Arts in Minnesota (Fall 2012): Designed and managed a series of events celebrating the rich Mexican culture in Minnesota; facilitated a council of Mexican and Mexican-American leaders through the planning process, the curation, and the production of more than 25 events within the community Diavolo Campus Connections Project (Spring 2010): Coordinated a semester-long residency with Diavolo Dance Theatre and Engineering and Dance faculty and students of University of St. Thomas and Macalester College Show less



Saakumu Dance Troupe

• Minnesota Tour Coordinator

  • Feb 2008 - Mar 2010

  • Planned logistics for Minnesota leg of tours: master classes, school visits, lodging, and transportation • Organized, promoted, and stage managed two Minneapolis shows involving local artists; 400 attendees • Planned logistics for Minnesota leg of tours: master classes, school visits, lodging, and transportation • Organized, promoted, and stage managed two Minneapolis shows involving local artists; 400 attendees



Twin Cities World Refugee Day

• Co-Chair/Performance Curator/Fundraising Chair

  • Jan 2007 - Jul 2009

  • Spearheaded the first Twin Cities World Refugee Day event, attracting more than 3,000 people • Led a planning committee of 30 diverse members from the refugee-serving community • Chaired the Entertainment Committee: curated and stage managed more than 25 performances • Chaired the Fundraising Committee: managed the budget and engaged more than 60 organizations and businesses in financial contributions through sponsorship and support for the Immigrant Resource Fair Show less



WellShare International (Formerly Minnesota International Health Volunteers)

• Development Associate

  • 2007 - 2008

  • Coordinated fundraising projects and events, including statewide Community Health Worker Conference • Provided research and writing support for grants; organized content and design for the annual report • Coordinated fundraising projects and events, including statewide Community Health Worker Conference • Provided research and writing support for grants; organized content and design for the annual report



Minnesota Council of Churches

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Immigration Specialist

  • 2006 - 2007

  Assisted refugee clients needing immigration benefits, and aided them through the application processes Assisted refugee clients needing immigration benefits, and aided them through the application processes