Program Administrator

• Oct 2021 - Present

Co-Founder

• 2020 - Present

Center for Imagining and Performing Justice (CIPJ) is an equity and justice training and education company. CIPJ utilizes the arts to create and imagine equitable communities and institutions. We create and facilitate workshops and performance programs to engage individuals, build connections, activate dialogue, and spark change. CIPJ Partnerships include the University of Texas' Dell Medical School, Steve Hicks School of Social Work, Arts Connect Houston, and Wheelock Family Theatre at Boston University. Show less

Theatre Director

• 2009 - Present

The responsibilities of a Theatrical Director are key in the execution of the production of a play. The Analysis of scripts in depth for historical and contemporary contextualization and as well as envisioning how the script should translate to the stage are central to role of Director. Leading the overall vision, conceptualization, and collaboration that involves all aspects, ranging from the portrayal of characters and how scenes should be performed, to staging, lighting, sound and music. The responsibilities of a Theatrical Director are key in the execution of the production of a play. The Analysis of scripts in depth for historical and contemporary contextualization and as well as envisioning how the script should translate to the stage are central to role of Director. Leading the overall vision, conceptualization, and collaboration that involves all aspects, ranging from the portrayal of characters and how scenes should be performed, to staging, lighting, sound and music.

Professional Actor

• 1998 - Present

Actors use creative thinking to interpret scripts, research characters and roles, and perform to entertain, inform or instruct audiences. The work requires collaboration with other actors, directors, playwrights and a variety of other crew members. Actors must follow instructions given by the director of a piece. They must be able to portray a whole spectrum of emotions through body movements, gestures and speech. Actors use creative thinking to interpret scripts, research characters and roles, and perform to entertain, inform or instruct audiences. The work requires collaboration with other actors, directors, playwrights and a variety of other crew members. Actors must follow instructions given by the director of a piece. They must be able to portray a whole spectrum of emotions through body movements, gestures and speech.

Director of Learning and Development for OST

• Aug 2021 - Sep 2021

-Create leadership development training series with a specific focus through an equity lens -Analyze organizational needs for development and align training objectives with organizational strategic goals-Create competency pathways for leadership positions within the organization-Collaborate with other departmental heads and managers ensuring proper execution of ongoing departmental training programs to achieve desired results and improve overall effectiveness -Conduct evaluation and revision process based on stakeholder input-Create reports and presentations for executive level stakeholders focused on the impact of training programs Show less

Racial and Social Justice Task Force Co-Chair

• 2019 - Sep 2021

- Conduct and analyze annual anti-racism assessment- Collaborate with co-chairs to lead cross-departmental task force of 12 staff members- Guide task force in cross-departmental strategizing to deepen anti-racist and social justice practices in organization including: ongoing staff education, strategic community partnerships, and ongoing refinement to internal operations policies and procedures

Program Director for Out of School Time

• Sep 2016 - Aug 2021

-Lead Social Justice Initiatives including planning and facilitating anti-biased Diversity and Inclusion Training-Lead recruitment efforts for staff to increase the diversity with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, artistic discipline, social and cultural background-Develop diagnostic reports of company’s existing diversity and inclusion practices and provides strategic framework to deliver enduring change within the company-Systematize ways to further company’s community engagement that is inclusive of all populations -Facilitate dialog between targeted populations and company management-Recruit and empower a diverse workforce of formerly underrepresented populations in company operations-Guide all development, growth and sustainability efforts, including quality assessments in alignment with the Texas Partnership for Out of School Time (TXPOST) standards-Manage the operation of ACE Austin contracts and other City grants (HACA/Foundation Communities/Andy Roddick Foundation/Boys & Girls Club of Central Austin, etc.) to ensure program quality and grant compliance, including serving as liaison between CA, DVISD coordinators and campus stakeholders-Develop internal cross-functional planning team to create an intentional atmosphere of company operations-Guide improvement and sustainability efforts for the After School Program model: staff support and retention, program operations, training, information systems and assessment;-Produce outreach programs events such as “The Arts After High School” & “Making Dreams into Reality” -Supervise a team building a curriculum modeling and teaching students how to utilize the arts for social change-Supervise and serve as the Team Lead for a team of teaching artists at contract partner sites -Implement new pre-professional studio, resulting in expansion of programming offerings to students Show less

Director of The Spectrum of Black Theater Reading Series

• 2014 - 2016

-Facilitate dialogue between targeted populations and company management -Recruit and empower a diverse workforce of formerly underrepresented populations in company operations -Conduct diagnostic review of existing audience engagement as well as marketing plan and implement improvement strategies -Systematize ways to further company’s community engagement that is inclusive of all populations -Develop internal cross-functional planning team to create an intentional atmosphere of company operations -Focus on building a diverse artistic community in Texas Show less

Diversity and Inclusion Consultant

• 2015 - 2015

-Develop diagnostic reports of company’s existing diversity and inclusion practices and provides strategic framework to deliver enduring change within the company -Systematize ways to further company’s community engagement that is inclusive of all populations -Deliver one-on-one diversity coaching for key members of company leadership -Facilitate dialog between targeted populations and company management -Recruit and empower a diverse workforce of formerly underrepresented populations in company operations -Conduct diagnostic review of existing audience engagement as well as marketing plan and implement improvement strategies -Develop internal cross-functional planning team to create an intentional atmosphere of company operations -Recruit and empower a diverse workforce of formerly underrepresented populations in company operations -Facilitate dialog between targeted populations and company management -Conduct diagnostic review of existing audience engagement as well as marketing plan and implement improvement strategies -Develop internal cross-functional planning team to create an intentional atmosphere of company operations -Focus on building a diverse artistic community in Texas Show less

Director of The American Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive

• 2010 - 2015

-Recruit and empower a diverse workforce of underrepresented populations in company operations-Conduct diagnostic review of existing audience engagement as well as marketing plan and implement improvement strategies-Serve as the primary liaison for American Ballet Theatre (ABT) and The University of Texas at Austin (UT). Be the primary point of contact for ABT participants and their parents/guardians-Draft and facilitate the timely and successful execution of program contracts-Create and manage the 2013 program budget, ensuring fiscal projections are met and/or surpassed.-Coordinate and execute yearly regional auditions (venue management, registration, staff, and volunteers)-Coordinate venue bookings for program classes, performances, activities and housing-Hire, train, and supervise ABT staff (Technical Director, Production Crew, Venue/Production Assistant, Mentors, Supervisors, Administrative Assistant)-Create and facilitate student & staff handbooks & trainings-Produce all program activities and fully produced final showcase Show less

Project Manager

• Aug 2009 - May 2010

Artistic Director

• 2008 - 2013

-Coordinates activities of regular personnel and volunteer staff members to ensure efficient operation and to promote patronage of the theatre -Conducts periodic performance appraisals with regular personnel and reports observations to the Personnel Committee -Manages the financial business and maintains operational and historical records of the theatre. -Develops an annual budget for operation of all theatre activities for approval of the Board of Directors. -Prepares and monitors theatre schedules and budget, and reports the financial condition of the theatre to the Board of Directors on a monthly basis. -Working with Long-Range Planning Committee, prepare schedule/activities for implementation of long-range plan for the theatre. -Confers with Play Reading Committee and books stage attractions designed to meet tastes and needs of the community -Directs productions, and secures paid/volunteer guest directors for selected productions. -Confers with Stage Manager to coordinate production plans, script changes, overall production design, and secures production space. -Approves scenic and costume designs, sound, special effects, and choreography. -Makes public appearances, solicits advertisements and donations from individuals, business and community groups on behalf of the theatre. -Responsible for theatre publicity and public relations. -Meets/greets patrons at performances, securing their comfort and safety while inside the theatre. -Maintains relationships with regional, state, and national theatre organizations. -Researches grant opportunities for the theatre. -Acts as liaison between the Board of Directors and staff members. Show less

Residential Supervisor

• May 2007 - Oct 2009

Lead Acting Teacher

• Apr 2007 - Jul 2008