Experience

Eugene Performing Arts Center

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  EPAC nurtures young talents aged 2-19 in dance, theatre, and music. Our dedicated focus includes creating safe havens for LGBTQ+ youth while fostering holistic personal growth. Engineered comprehensive internal evaluations, tailoring programs to enhance inclusivity and engagement in diverse communities. Collaborated with the Board of Directors and multifunctional teams to achieve revenue and program targets, strengthening organizational impact and sustainability. Advocated for transparent financial management, resulting in a 28% reduction in capital expenditures through rigorous budget reviews. Managed over 10 annual theatre and dance productions within a stringent $250,000 budget, excelling in contract negotiation and budget control. Introduced HR enhancements, increasing staff productivity by 50% and reducing turnover rates from 75% to 5%. Co-created dance and theatre curriculum and implemented policies fostering inclusivity, with a focus on supporting BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Forged impactful alliances, elevating fundraising and community programming through diverse marketing strategies, including social media, events, performances, and speaking engagements. Show less



Lane County Equity and Access Advisory Board

• Advisory Board Member

  • Jan 2018 - Mar 2020

  ● Provided strategic guidance to the County Administrator, shaping policies and practices that championed equity, inclusion, and internal and external access. ● Played a key role in County Administrators denouncing white supremacy, fostering a commitment to racial equity, and implementing an improved process for hate crime reporting, leading to a significant 30% increase in reported cases. ● Spearheaded the creation of a comprehensive equity plan. The plan's policies and procedures resulted in a noteworthy 8% reduction in gender pay disparities within the county per the University of Oregon’s Human Resources and Equity Department. Show less



RAIN Eugene, Redefining Women in Tech, & VR Training Solutions

• Consultant

  • Dec 2018 - Sep 2019

  Provided leadership with valuable insights by analyzing metrics, offering recommendations, and actively contributing to developing each organization's inclusion strategy aligned with their commitment to equity and progress. Successfully oversaw project budgets and timelines, employing actionable metrics, goal-setting, and progress tracking to ensure efficient project delivery, aligning with each organization's commitment to excellence. Negotiated agreements with vendors, locations, and speakers for events that ranged from 10 to over 200 attendees. These events played a pivotal role in enhancing each organization's networking efforts and outreach.. Actively presented at local conferences, events, and networking groups, significantly elevating each organization's visibility and increasing public awareness about their missions and initiatives. Designed and executed a streamlined event planning process for RAIN Eugene, resulting in a 35% reduction in project delivery time, aligning with the organization's dedication to efficiency. Similar processes were also implemented for VR Solutions and RWIT, optimizing their event planning workflows. Show less



Dance Unlimited

• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher/Choreographer

  • Sep 2008 - Jun 2012

  Taught children ages 2-18 in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical and musical theater Responsible for maintaining production budgets, lighting design, and staging Taught children ages 2-18 in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical and musical theater Responsible for maintaining production budgets, lighting design, and staging



Walkersville High School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Choreographer/Stage Manager/Production

  • Sep 2008 - Jun 2011

  Created production schedules, led production meetings, and coordinated with Artistic Director to bring their vision to life Designed lighting, sound, and sets; stage-managed all productions. Created production schedules, led production meetings, and coordinated with Artistic Director to bring their vision to life Designed lighting, sound, and sets; stage-managed all productions.