Director of Learning and Engagement

• Nov 2022 - Present

Responsible for developing a creative, mission-driven strategy that values authentic experiences with original works of art and the creative process in order to support the Museum as a vibrant center for self-discovery, dialogue, and learning. Oversee the development and implementation of onsite and offsite public programming for audiences of all ages as well as the growth and strengthening of relationships with partners across northern New Mexico. Collaborate across museum departments to generate innovative, dynamic, creative approaches to audience engagement, including public programming inspired by special exhibitions. Show less

Adjunct Professor, History of Communication Design

• Aug 2022 - Present

Independent Museum Education Consultant

• Apr 2022 - Nov 2022

Development of digital interpretive resources for the Project Himalayan Art traveling exhibition. Project management for new audio and video content creation and production. New first personal audio tour development. Development of digital interpretive resources for the Project Himalayan Art traveling exhibition. Project management for new audio and video content creation and production. New first personal audio tour development.

Independent Museum Education Consultant

• Mar 2022 - Jun 2022

Interpretive strategy development consultation to establish best practices and work flow processes for new Department of Interpretation. Developed transition strategy for Docent Tour Program to align with DEAI initiatives and current museum education pedagogy. Worked with community advisors to design a new audience engagement model that better reflects the diversity of the local community and is inclusive of and accessible to a diverse pool of volunteers. Interpretive strategy development consultation to establish best practices and work flow processes for new Department of Interpretation. Developed transition strategy for Docent Tour Program to align with DEAI initiatives and current museum education pedagogy. Worked with community advisors to design a new audience engagement model that better reflects the diversity of the local community and is inclusive of and accessible to a diverse pool of volunteers.

Adjunct Professor, Museum as Learning Environment

• Jan 2020 - Jun 2021

Assistant Director, Interpretation, Research & Digital Learning

• Mar 2015 - Nov 2020

Developed interpretive resources for collection and special exhibitions, on-site and online. Worked across the museum to create accessible analog and digital content for collections, exhibitions, and digital learning opportunities. Oversaw creative content production, recording, editing, and publishing of MoMA Audio for adult, family, and visually impaired audiences. Developed and implement audio and video related content for Artists Experiment and Catalyst Residency programs. Collaborated with Family Programs to develop and expand family focused interpretive resources and engagement opportunities including extended labels for kids, kid's audio, and interactive activities for on-site and off-site digital engagement. Spearheaded and produced the award-wining podcast, A Piece of Work, in collaboration with WNYC Studios, NY. Designed and curated the award-winning pilot participatory space, The People’s Studio, around the exhibition Frank Lloyd Wright at 150. Conducted qualitative visitor research and evaluation as needed. Participated in on-going DEAI initiatives. Participated in overall Education Department planning and budgeting activities. Participated in Trustee Committee for Education meetings and member/funder cultivation initiatives. Show less

Manager of Studio and Artist Programs

• Oct 2012 - Mar 2015

Organized and managed all community-based participation and visitor engagement installation elements for Studio & Artist programs. Oversaw programming for Newman Studio, Precourt Family Gallery, and Native Arts Artist in Residency program. Developed interpretive plans and activities for Studio rotations in concert with museum exhibition programming. Planned and implemented Studio Demonstrating Artist Program. Curated the Native Arts Artist in Residence space; working collaboratively with colleagues in Curatorial and Exhibition Design and local, regional, and national artists to design 3 custom on-site residencies per year. Envisioned and implemented visitor engagement opportunities around each artist’s project, including artist-led workshops, gallery talks, insider moments, artist-designed performance pieces, and other related events. Commissioned contemporary artists to design and realize year-long interactive installations and community collaborations to engage multigenerational audiences in the Precourt Family Gallery and Hub spaces. Maintained statistics for Studio & Artist programs, provided documentation for grants, prepared reports to funders, and drafted evaluation study reports. Managed budgets and grant initiatives for Studio & Artist programs. Show less