Experience

MACLA/Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Sep 2008 - Present

  Chief executive officer, whose role includes: strategist, financial officer, fundraiser, champion, and spokesperson. Reports directly to the organization’s Board of Directors to implement the mission, vision, programs, and fundraising strategies of a leading, contemporary mid-sized Latino arts center. Oversees the operations and staff of 8 FT and 10+ contractors, and manages the organizational budget of approximately $1.2M. Works with the Board of Directors to develop and implement the organization’s strategic priorities. Leads mission-critical projects including the development of special initiatives such as cultural facility planning, creative placemaking, and the expansion of youth programs. Develops and maintains key agency collaborations with community partners, donors, and funders.



American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley

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

• Senior Fellow, Class XXXVII

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  ALF-SV joins and strengthens diverse leaders, creating and supporting networks for good. ALF-SV joins and strengthens diverse leaders, creating and supporting networks for good.



DeVos Institute of Arts Management

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Consultant

  • 2018 - 2020

  Supported the Arts Innovation and Management (AIM) program by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the DeVos Institute of Arts Management to provide monthly individual consultation to guide four small- and mid-sized regional cultural organizations in Denver, CO, and Austin, TX to strengthen their organizational capacity and programming. Supported the Arts Innovation and Management (AIM) program by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the DeVos Institute of Arts Management to provide monthly individual consultation to guide four small- and mid-sized regional cultural organizations in Denver, CO, and Austin, TX to strengthen their organizational capacity and programming.



NAS

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Program

  • 2016 - 2017

  This one-year program brings together an international cohort of 50 CEOs who want to more effectively lead change in their organizations, communities, and the cultural field. The program is supported by the Kresge Foundation and The Educational Foundation of America, with week-long residencies at the Harvard Business School and the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. This one-year program brings together an international cohort of 50 CEOs who want to more effectively lead change in their organizations, communities, and the cultural field. The program is supported by the Kresge Foundation and The Educational Foundation of America, with week-long residencies at the Harvard Business School and the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.



Knight Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Arts Advisory Committee

  • Feb 2012 - Dec 2015

  The committee of recognized artists and arts advocates guides Knight Foundation on the best ways to promote artistic excellence that engages, inspires and brings communities together. See www.knightarts.org for more information. The committee of recognized artists and arts advocates guides Knight Foundation on the best ways to promote artistic excellence that engages, inspires and brings communities together. See www.knightarts.org for more information.



MACLA/Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director & Curator

  • 2003 - 2008

  Senior level management position; worked in tandem with the Executive Director to implement the organization’s mission. Partnered with ED on strategic initiatives. Wrote grants for select programs and responsible for annual program budget development. Curated visual arts exhibitions and commissioned new work. Responsible for the oversight and development of the organization’s visual arts programs, arts educational programs, community development through the arts programs, public art projects and special initiatives. Developed interpretive materials in conjunction with each exhibition, monitored program budget and supervised staff. Oversaw the design and implementation of organization’s signature fundraising event -- Annual Latino Art Auction.



California College of the Arts

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Publicity Coordinator – Graduate Lecture Series

  • 2001 - 2003

  Responsible for developing publicity and marketing strategies for the Graduate Lecture Series. Worked with the graduate office of Visual Criticism and the Communication department to prepare appropriate publicity materials for each visiting lecturer. Also developed a 500-800 word essay on each presenter that was used for their public introduction prior to the lecture. Responsible for developing publicity and marketing strategies for the Graduate Lecture Series. Worked with the graduate office of Visual Criticism and the Communication department to prepare appropriate publicity materials for each visiting lecturer. Also developed a 500-800 word essay on each presenter that was used for their public introduction prior to the lecture.



MACLA/Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Operations

  • 1999 - 2001

  Senior management position responsible for overall organizational development and operations. Specific responsibilities include: Manage staff and volunteers; Coordinate annual fund development campaign; Assist Executive Director with grant proposal development and reporting; Work with CPA firm to produce annual financial audit; Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable; File quarterly payroll and sales taxes; Assist Executive Director with development and monitoring of annual organizational and program budgets; Spearheaded the development of an annual art auction fundraiser; Oversee off-site arts education program. Also served as: Operations Manager 1997-1999, Gallery Assistant/Administrative Assistant 1994-1996, Curatorial Intern 1994