Experience

Trust for the National Mall

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Project Manager

  • Jan 2023 - Present

• Project Manager

  • Feb 2022 - Dec 2022



Goethe-Institut Washington

• Washington, DC

• Consultant, Program Development and Audience Engagement

  • Nov 2021 - Mar 2023



DC Public Library Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services

• Residency Research Manager

  • Aug 2021 - Mar 2022

  In partnership with the Phillips Collection, led research and made recommendations for the development of a joint artist in residence program. In partnership with the Phillips Collection, led research and made recommendations for the development of a joint artist in residence program.



DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Art Grant Program Specialist

  • Jun 2021 - Dec 2021

  Drafted the RFP, led paneling process, processed grantee paperwork, and project managed Color the Curb, a ground mural project in partnership with the DC Department of Transportation.

• Grants Program Specialist

  • Sep 2020 - Jun 2021



Imagination Stage, Inc.

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Evaluation Consultant

  • Jan 2021 - May 2021



National Building Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Community Engagement

  • Oct 2018 - May 2020

  Developed and implemented strategic vision and plan for Community Engagement Team; led three salaried staff, overseeing the Museum’s Teen, Family, Camp, and Community programs; increased visibility of Museum through participation at community events.Oversaw expense and income budgets for 10 programs, totaling $100,000+.Initiated, cultivated, and maintained multi-year partnerships with community organizations and experts to enrich program experience for participants and visitors of all ages, like the DC Public Library.Supported the Development team through contributions to grant proposals and reporting; built strong relationships with grant managers at local foundations and government agencies.Collaborated across the Education Department and Museum on programming and marketing efforts; provided educational expertise on exhibition teams.Planned, implemented, and managed the following programs:Investigating Where We Live: Five-week urban exploration and exhibition design program; 25-30 diverse teens, ages 13-18; culminating exhibition created through a collaboration among teens and staff; visited by 20,000+ people; recruited, hired, and trained hourly educators, interns, and volunteers (a team of 8-10 adults); developed training materials and activities to build relationships among staff and participants.The Big Build, an annual large-scale festival with 3-5k visitors and 25+ unique exhibitorsDesign Apprenticeship Program (2011–2017), project managed, designed, and delivered curriculum for 12 semesters for this nine-Saturday design-build program for teens; recruited and trained volunteers (15/semester), recruited participants (30/semester) and community clients; designed and analyzed evaluation tools for DAP and other multi-visit and one-off teen programs. Show less

• Teen Programs Manager

  • Oct 2015 - Oct 2018

• Outreach Programs Coordinator

  • Feb 2013 - Sep 2015

• Associate Outreach Programs Coordinator

  • Aug 2011 - Feb 2013



Two Rivers Public Charter School

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Teacher

  • May 2010 - Aug 2011



U.S. Capitol Visitor Center

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Educational Researcher

  • Sep 2009 - Dec 2010

  Research relevant content and objects for two educational resource sets to be used with family tours of Exhibition Hall Evaluate resource set prototypes with CVC visitors and staff Produce two tested resource sets with appropriate artifacts, content lists, historic information booklet, and tour outline that meet the CVC's educational goals Research relevant content and objects for two educational resource sets to be used with family tours of Exhibition Hall Evaluate resource set prototypes with CVC visitors and staff Produce two tested resource sets with appropriate artifacts, content lists, historic information booklet, and tour outline that meet the CVC's educational goals



National Building Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Team Leader, Investigating Where We Live (IWWL)

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2010

  IWWL 2010IWWL 2009

• Museum Teacher

  • Sep 2008 - Jun 2009

  Facilitated four distinct programs to students in grades PreK - 6 that developed visual literacy and critical thinking skillsModified program components as needed to better accommodate all learners

• Team Leader, CityVision Program

  • Feb 2008 - Jan 2009

  Led a team of 7-10 DCPS middle school students through a semester long academic program focused on urban planningTracked and evaluated individual student progressCreated and facilitated lessons that exercised students' critical thinking, teamwork, and public speaking skillsMaintained excellent working relationships between the Museum, participating DCPS schools, and community partners

• Education Intern

  • Jan 2008 - Apr 2008

  Developed and facilitated an original family workshop related the David Macaulay: The Art of Drawing Architecture exhibitAssisted with various stages of planning, development and implementation of family workshops and large scale festivalsDrafted a grant proposal to meet the Museum's Community Engagement Initiative goals



Common Threads

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Chef Instructor

  • Apr 2010 - May 2010



Fairfax County Public Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Substitute Teacher

  • Nov 2009 - May 2010



U.S. Capitol Visitor Center

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Evaluator

  • Mar 2009 - Jun 2009

  Collected 30 front-end interviews from family groups to inform CVC staff of the purpose for and expectations of visit Provided recommendations for development of CVC family programming based on data collected and focus group response Collected 30 front-end interviews from family groups to inform CVC staff of the purpose for and expectations of visit Provided recommendations for development of CVC family programming based on data collected and focus group response



Institute for Learning Innovation (ILI)

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

• Contract Evaluator

  • Feb 2009 - Feb 2009

  Completed and entered data for 50 exit interviews about visitors' experiences in the Sant Ocean Hall at the National Museum of Natural History. Completed and entered data for 50 exit interviews about visitors' experiences in the Sant Ocean Hall at the National Museum of Natural History.



Carlyle House Historic Park

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Weekend Aide

  • Oct 2007 - Jan 2008



People, Places and Design Research

• Evaluation Assistant

  • Aug 2007 - Jan 2008

  Conducted over 100 front-end evaluations at the National Museum of Natural History Conducted over 100 front-end evaluations at the National Museum of Natural History



White Canvas Gallery

• Assistant Director

  • Feb 2005 - May 2007

  Cultivated and maintained relationships with artists and a diverse clientele; Marketed gallery to local businesses Managed an inventory of over 400 artworks and mailing list database of 1500 contacts Trained part-time staff in gallery procedures and policies; Updated financial records Cultivated and maintained relationships with artists and a diverse clientele; Marketed gallery to local businesses Managed an inventory of over 400 artworks and mailing list database of 1500 contacts Trained part-time staff in gallery procedures and policies; Updated financial records