Experience

Instituto Milenio SECOS

• Chile
• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Artist and Researcher

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Chile (Remote) As an Adjunct Researcher at SECOS Millennium Institute in Coastal Socio-Ecology, Chile, I co-lead the groundbreaking Tiempos de Muralismo project. This transdisciplinary initiative, sponsored by Chile's Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation, integrates art, science, and technology for coastal sustainability. Collaborating with a diverse team, we develop analog, virtual and mixed reality mural experiences that blend scientific data, local cultural narratives, and innovative… Show more As an Adjunct Researcher at SECOS Millennium Institute in Coastal Socio-Ecology, Chile, I co-lead the groundbreaking Tiempos de Muralismo project. This transdisciplinary initiative, sponsored by Chile's Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation, integrates art, science, and technology for coastal sustainability. Collaborating with a diverse team, we develop analog, virtual and mixed reality mural experiences that blend scientific data, local cultural narratives, and innovative art forms. Through a co-creative process, we prioritize the voices of communities, fostering the advancement of sustainable practices and understandings. In my role as Artist/XR Creative Director, I lead immersive experiences, engage with the community, and contribute to the project's long-term vision of trust, relationships, and shared values. Show less



The Fulbright Program

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Fulbright Specialist

  • Oct 2018 - Present

  U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs The Fulbright Specialist program supports my work as a public scholar and academic extrapreneur, working to cultivate innovative cross-disciplinary, domain and sector partnerships with foreign host institutions abroad. I share my expertise, build cross-sectional linkages and build new capacities with, institutional partners developing innovative global education, digital transformation, art/technology, art + science, and social and environmental impact initiatives.



Carnegie Mellon University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Dean’s Council Member

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States



Catalytic Innovators Group

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

• Senior Strategist

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  Bellevue Co-design the learning experience and delivery of leadership workshops and design thinking charrettes that identify individual/collective purpose and strengthen global and distributed teams from corporate philanthropy, cultural development, education, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and social impact sectors. Clients include African Women Leadership Program, Avanade, CROP, Edelgive, Global Social Entrepreneurship Program, Icertis, Junior Achievement, Neighborhood House, Under 25, The Trust… Show more Co-design the learning experience and delivery of leadership workshops and design thinking charrettes that identify individual/collective purpose and strengthen global and distributed teams from corporate philanthropy, cultural development, education, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and social impact sectors. Clients include African Women Leadership Program, Avanade, CROP, Edelgive, Global Social Entrepreneurship Program, Icertis, Junior Achievement, Neighborhood House, Under 25, The Trust for the Americas. Show less



Artist

• Canada
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• New Media Artist

  • 1989 - Present

  Current Exhibitions: "Tiempo Muralismo", the Chilean coastal mural project, is currently featured in "Transitions and Transformations, Curated by Geraldine Ondrizek at the European Cultural Centre in Venice, Italy, 2022 as well as the 2022 Bienal Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile.



Curator

• Book and Periodical Publishing

• Curator (Art-Technology-Science)

  • Jan 2000 - Present

  My work at the intersection of arts, science and technology has been funded through grants from 4Culture, The Rockefeller and Benton Foundations, Helen R. Whiteley Foundation, Oregon Arts Commission, The Ford Foundation, Stillman Drake Fund, Elizabeth Firestone Graham Foundation, Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción, the US Embassy, Chile.



Kentucky College of Art + Design

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Visiting Faculty

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Louisville, Kentucky, United States “Generative Art: Patterns in Nature and Explorations in Media Ecosystems”, a course exploring ways in which artists/designers are using rich media, procedural methods and data ecosystems for visualization. Introduced a range of generative, AI-powered design tools, user-friendly mobile apps and node-based visual-programmed software for interactive multimedia.