Experience

ZUMIX

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder / Executive Director

  • Apr 1991 - 32 years 9 months

  Boston, Massachusetts, United States ZUMIX empowers young people to build successful futures for themselves - transforming lives and community through music, technology, and creative employment. 1991 marked one of the worst years of youth violence in the history of Boston. In response, ZUMIX was founded with the simple idea that music can change lives. For over 30 years, ZUMIX has provided programs in music, creative technology, and media along with opportunities for employment in a safe, supportive environment. This model… Show more ZUMIX empowers young people to build successful futures for themselves - transforming lives and community through music, technology, and creative employment. 1991 marked one of the worst years of youth violence in the history of Boston. In response, ZUMIX was founded with the simple idea that music can change lives. For over 30 years, ZUMIX has provided programs in music, creative technology, and media along with opportunities for employment in a safe, supportive environment. This model is designed for students to grow artistically, personally, civically, and professionally so that they are empowered to successfully transition into adulthood. What began as a summer project with $200 and 20 youth in my loft apartment has grown into a nationally recognized organization serving over 1,000 young people each year. Over the past 30 years, we have adapted to the needs of our constituents, developing programming and an organizational culture with a youth-centered approach. Some of our most notable recognitions and achievements include: - First Lady Michelle Obama presented ZUMIX with the 2011 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award. - ZUMIX was recognized as a Social Innovator by the Social Innovation Forum in 2008. - 94.9FM ZUMIX Radio was awarded a low-power FM license to broadcast by the FCC in 2016 and was a 2018 Localore Live awardee from the Association of Independents in Radio – a national recognition connecting communities across political, geographic, economic, and linguistic divides. - ZUMIX students performed alongside Sting (2017), Roger Waters at the TD Garden (2018), and Will Dailey at 2019’s TEDx Cambridge. Show less



Barr Foundation

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

• Barr Fellow

  • Oct 2010 - 13 years 3 months

  Boston, Massachusetts, United States The Barr Fellowship celebrates exceptional leaders, investing in them and their organizations, and cultivating a network of civic leaders committed to Greater Boston. Seven times since 2005, a diverse group of civic leaders has received an invitation to become a Barr Fellow. Selected for their significant leadership and contributions at their organizations and across our community, Barr Fellows participate in a two-year program, including a group learning journey, a three-month sabbatical… Show more The Barr Fellowship celebrates exceptional leaders, investing in them and their organizations, and cultivating a network of civic leaders committed to Greater Boston. Seven times since 2005, a diverse group of civic leaders has received an invitation to become a Barr Fellow. Selected for their significant leadership and contributions at their organizations and across our community, Barr Fellows participate in a two-year program, including a group learning journey, a three-month sabbatical, and facilitated retreats with their class of Fellows. Their organizations also receive significant funds to support leadership and organizational development, and exploratory projects. To date, the Barr Fellowship has recognized, supported, and connected 80 exemplary leaders from many backgrounds, organizations, and fields. Show less



Voces de Cambio

• Board Member

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2020

  Quetzaltenango, Guatemala Active member of a volunteer board of directors dedicated to empowering young women in rural Guatemala through photography and storytelling. Helped increase the annual budget and secure equipment for this organization.



Boston Foundation for Architecture

• Board Member

  • Jun 2011 - Oct 2013

  Greater Boston Area



Earthwatch Institute

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrator

  • 1991 - 1992



Graham Gund Architects

• Office Manager

  • 1986 - 1991