Executive Director

• Feb 2020 - Present

AVANCE creates pathways to economic mobility for predominately Latino families through high quality, culturally responsive, two-generation programming that ensures school-readiness for young children and opportunities for parents to build social and economic capital. AVANCE creates pathways to economic mobility for predominately Latino families through high quality, culturally responsive, two-generation programming that ensures school-readiness for young children and opportunities for parents to build social and economic capital.

Director of Social Impact

• Nov 2018 - Jan 2020

Program Director

• Sep 2016 - Nov 2018

•Director of Ruby Red Ventures entrepreneurship competition•Lead the planning and distribution of philanthropic funding to non-profit organizations•Founder of Career Readiness and Empowerment of Women (CREW), a multidisciplinary internship that provides young women with the soft, technical, and emotional skills to become a leaders in the STEAM and social entrepreneurship sectors. Develop year-long curriculum, facilitate weekly PD workshops, forge partnerships with two school districts, hire and supervise all CREW interns, recruit and maintain network of industry mentors• Founder of Web of Women, a free IT certification program for women• Creator of Expert-in-Residence program, bringing expert mentors to Mission residents• Creator and project manager of the Civic Innovation Summit. Curated list of speakers and sessions, designed marketing, press and sponsorship materials, secured sponsors, managed payment and ticketing, trained and managed event volunteers• Strategic partner in Mission, La Joya, and Sharyland ISDs computer science initiatives •Write all grant applications, press releases and marketing materials for all programs •Curated 50 special events for the Shared_Studios Mission Portal art exhibit during FY17•Manage $500,000 budget•Establish and measure all programs' KPIs and improve programs accordingly•Supervise Programs Department college interns Show less

Portal Curator

• Jan 2017 - Feb 2018

Instructor

• Jan 2016 - Jul 2016

• Taught Italian Arts: Antiquities to Michelangelo course • Lectured occasionally for High Renaissance and Mannerism • Organized and prepared all aspects of course budget • Coordinated and led all site visits and field trips • Taught Italian Arts: Antiquities to Michelangelo course • Lectured occasionally for High Renaissance and Mannerism • Organized and prepared all aspects of course budget • Coordinated and led all site visits and field trips

Curatorial Assistant

• 2015 - Aug 2015

Supported the Assistant Director for Academic Programs and Publications with the design, construction, and editing of the online exhibition "Yashiro and Berenson: Art History between Japan and Italy" Supported the Assistant Director for Academic Programs and Publications with the design, construction, and editing of the online exhibition "Yashiro and Berenson: Art History between Japan and Italy"

Academic Programs Associate

• Jan 2013 - Aug 2014

• Fellowship Program: Planned professional development programs for ~50 fellows annually, including the Fellows’ Colloquia. Provided all administrative support for the program including: processing stipend payments, visas, and contracts, and editing the program's page on the Museum’s website • Project Management: Led the implementation of the fellowship program’s first online application system • Exchange Programs: Coordinated international staff exchange program with the Victoria and Albert Museum • Summer Paid Internship Program: Developed and implemented professional development programs for undergraduate and graduate interns Show less

Public Programs and Visitor Services Coordinator

• Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

• Managed, hired, and trained all Public Programs and Visitor Services staff, interns, and volunteers• Increased public programming attendance by 400% in FY12 by producing a full calendar of public programs ~90 events per year• Created the Summer Beer Garden programming initiative and secured sponsorship from Brooklyn Brewery and Shake Shack• Led quarterly meetings with Board of Trustees to report on departmental progress• Increased museum gift shop sales by maintaining inventory and sales records, acquiring new merchandise, and creating sales plan for the upcoming year• Improved departmental services and procedures by creating new security policies, training guides, and instituting attendance and sales reports• Developed curriculum for adult programming Show less

Public Programs and Visitor Services Assistant

• Sep 2010 - Dec 2010

Learning Through Art Teaching Assistant

• Sep 2010 - Dec 2010

• Assisted Teaching Artist Susan Mayr during weekly art lessons at P.S. 81 • Used visual thinking strategies to lead classroom discussion • Helped students on an individual basis in the classroom and on field trips • Assisted Teaching Artist Susan Mayr during weekly art lessons at P.S. 81 • Used visual thinking strategies to lead classroom discussion • Helped students on an individual basis in the classroom and on field trips

Visitor Experience Associate

• May 2010 - Sep 2010

• Processed ticketing, membership, and programming sales• Provided customer support over the phone and in-person• Led K-12 guided visits

Apprentice Museum Educator

• Sep 2009 - May 2010

• Led tours for K-12, college, and adult audiences• Assisted visitors on the gallery floors• Developed a sketching tour and classroom lesson for teens

Special Events Assistant

• Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

Student Guide

• Sep 2008 - Sep 2009

• Led public and private adult tours, including First Saturdays gallery tours • Assisted during exhibit opening and public programs • Created new educational curriculum for temporary exhibits • Led public and private adult tours, including First Saturdays gallery tours • Assisted during exhibit opening and public programs • Created new educational curriculum for temporary exhibits

Events Assistant

• 2006 - 2008

Gallery Assistant

• Sep 2007 - Dec 2007