Experience

Studio 5 - Learning and Development, Inc.

• United States
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer / Founder

  • Oct 2013 - Present

  Studio 5 is a creative agency specializing in learning and development strategy and implementation based in San Francisco. Working with companies of all sizes worldwide, Studio 5 serves as an embedded and non-embedded team to create and implement unique learning experiences. Utilizing more than a decade’s experience, the Studio 5 team of designers, project managers, graphic designers, and multimedia professionals provide world-class results for all budgets and project types. To learn more about Studio 5, visit our website, www.studio5learning.com. Show less



American Conservatory Theater, San Francisco

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trustee

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  Founded in 1965 by William Ball, A.C.T. opened its first San Francisco season at The Geary Theater in 1967. In the 1970s, A.C.T. solidified its national and international reputation, winning a Tony Award for outstanding theater performance and training in 1979. During the past four decades, more than 320 A.C.T. productions have been performed to a combined audience of seven million people; today, A.C.T.'s performance, education, and outreach programs annually reach more than 250,000 people in the San Francisco Bay Area. In 1996, A.C.T.'s efforts to develop creative talent for the theater were recognized with the prestigious Jujamcyn Theaters Award. Today A.C.T. is internationally recognized for its groundbreaking productions of classical works and bold explorations of contemporary playwriting. Show less



Cultivating Change Foundation

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Trustee / Founder

  • Apr 2015 - Present

  Valuing and elevating LGBTQ agriculturists through advocacy, education and, community. To learn more about the Cultivating Change Foundation, visit our website, www.cultivatingchangefoundation.org Valuing and elevating LGBTQ agriculturists through advocacy, education and, community. To learn more about the Cultivating Change Foundation, visit our website, www.cultivatingchangefoundation.org



California State University, Chico

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Board of Directors, Superior Ag College of Agriculture

  • Dec 2015 - May 2021

  Superior Ag is an organization dedicated to supporting and promoting College of Agriculture programs at California State University, Chico.

• University Advisory Board Member

  • Nov 2012 - Mar 2018

  The University Advisory Board, formed in 1996, is a 15 member committee built of strategic individuals from the Northern California area. The board provides advice and guidance to the University on issues important to both the University and community for which it thrives.



StartOut

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Programming Board Chair

  • Jan 2016 - Apr 2019

  StartOut is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating great business leaders by fostering Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) entrepreneurs. Since its founding in 2009, StartOut has produced over 200+ events with more than 14,000+ participants nationwide to inspire, educate and support LGBT entrepreneurs. StartOut is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating great business leaders by fostering Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) entrepreneurs. Since its founding in 2009, StartOut has produced over 200+ events with more than 14,000+ participants nationwide to inspire, educate and support LGBT entrepreneurs.



Independent Consultant

• San Francisco Bay Area

• Instructional Designer and Trainer

  • Apr 2004 - Oct 2013



California State University-Sacramento

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Advisor - Leadership Initiative

  • Feb 2011 - Dec 2011

  Co-developed, launched, and managed a university wide leadership certificate program structured around the Social Change Model in an effort to increase retention and close the graduation gap. Also managed the growth and development of the Leadership Initiative Summer Bridge Academy facilitator team, responsible for teaching over 200 Academy participants. Co-developed, launched, and managed a university wide leadership certificate program structured around the Social Change Model in an effort to increase retention and close the graduation gap. Also managed the growth and development of the Leadership Initiative Summer Bridge Academy facilitator team, responsible for teaching over 200 Academy participants.



National FFA Organization

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Leadership Development Trainer and Team Lead

  • Nov 2006 - Feb 2011

  Developed and facilitated seminars in the areas of Leadership Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Business Enhancement, Decision Making, and Communication, for a learning population of diverse skill levels, values & position power. Developed and facilitated seminars in the areas of Leadership Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Business Enhancement, Decision Making, and Communication, for a learning population of diverse skill levels, values & position power.



California State University, Chico

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associated Students President and Chairman of the Board

  • Apr 2008 - Apr 2009

  Crafted and directed the implementation of the vision of a 30 million dollar auxiliary serving nearly 17,000 students.

• Training Facilitator - Cross–Cultural Leadership Center (CCLC)

  • Aug 2007 - May 2008

  Consulted with student organizations to aid their efforts in building bridges of opportunity and celebrate diversity to grow their organizations. Also developed training objectives, trained students and staff, implemented programs throughout the University while conducting formal and informal presentations regarding authentic leadership, diversity and inclusion.



California Department of Education

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• California State FFA Officer

  • Apr 2004 - Apr 2005

  Represented over 64,000 constituents that comprise California Agriculture Education . Cultivated and strengthened critical relationships with vital partners and donors to agriculture education across the state and nation, such as the Secretary of Agriculture, and members of the Legislature. Represented over 64,000 constituents that comprise California Agriculture Education . Cultivated and strengthened critical relationships with vital partners and donors to agriculture education across the state and nation, such as the Secretary of Agriculture, and members of the Legislature.