Experience

Delivering Innovation in Supportive Housing (DISH)

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

• Community Development Manager

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  The DISH Community Development Manager provides leadership and delivers programsacross property sites with the primary focus on: Community Building, Creative and Holistic programming, Tenant Leadership Development, Staff and Resident Relationship Culture. This is the first ever Community Development Manager role within DISH, so in this role I am developing a new department and program to match the needs of the residents. The goal is to provide holistic and creative engagement opportunities for the DISH community, to support recovery from the trauma of homelessness and promote housing retention. This role seeks to serve DISH's mission, values and service commitments, and address social isolation for formerly homeless adults by developing innovative programming.This position will also develop opportunities to build community at our supportive housing sites, within the buildings, and by networking with outside resources and initiatives.This role upholds DISH's mission to provide high-quality, permanent housing to San Franciscans who manage serious health issues including and related to mental health, substance use, and chronic illness.



EngAGE, Inc.

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

• Program Director

  • Jul 2020 - Jun 2021

  Currently leading a pilot program working to build community and deliver programs in three permanent supportive housing sites for older adults in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district. Using EngAGE’s whole person approach to creative living, the Program Director facilitates and oversees programs provided in the arts, health and wellness, community building, and lifelong learning.Develop, organize, schedule and facilitate on-site programs in the areas of Wellness, Creativity, Lifelong Learning and Community Building• Work with ED, Chief Operations Officer, and other Program Directors to develop innovative programming to foster creative and healthy aging • Advertise and promote classes, events, celebrations, with an emphasis on the arts and creativity • Monitor the progress and success of the classes, workshops, and events • Recruit, contract, and communicate with independently contracted teachers, speakers and entertainers • Partner with local organizations to produce classes, events, and celebrations • Based on interest and skill-set, PD’s may also teach/facilitate classes on occasionBuild Relationships• Meet regularly with residents to take a pulse on the community’s needs and brainstorm ideas for programs and events; conduct surveys, focus groups and committee oversight • Mitigate conflicts among residents through supportive listening and communication • Meet monthly (or more often as needed) with Support Services and Property Management teams to create a holistic approach to helping residents improve health and wellbeing.General Administrative Duties• Writes monthly reports including information from teachers, staff, and attendance sheets• Monitors program budgets and expenses; Reconciles credit card expenditures• Prepares and submits documentation for Independent Contractors to finance office• Attends monthly PD team video conferences; other calls/meetings as needed



The Poly Styrene Archive

• Curator, Producer

  • Jun 2019 - Jul 2020

  The Poly Styrene Archive is the personal and artistic archive of the late UK punk icon and lead singer of band X-Ray Spex, Marianne ‘Poly Styrene’ Elliot which is currently managed by her only daughter Celeste Bell • Support the coordination and overall management for the long-term care, promotion, and public and private use of archive • Co-Curated the first public exhibition of archive at 198 Contemporary Arts and Learning• Created original exhibition pack explaining the archive, production necessities, and collaboration contract guidelines for international tour venues and institutions• Complete research, networking, and marketing in relation to producing the international tour• Manage contract negotiations with interested exhibition tour venues, institutions, and organizations • Create, plan and deliver unique original curatorial plans for each exhibition and program with co-curator Celeste Bell• Oversee creation of marketing and branding materials in relationship to archive and events



198 Contemporary Arts and Learning Ltd

• Artistic Programme Manager, Curator

  • Jan 2018 - Feb 2020

  • Uphold curatorial ethos for overall artistic program of historically Black British independent art gallery; supporting the career of emerging, under-represented artists, and engaging a critical discourse around topical political and social issues• Create and deliver original exhibition programming that furthers the critical engagement with the exhibition content, matches organizational ethos, and encourages diverse audiences. Programs including but are not limited to symposia, artist talks, young peoples’ programs, workshops, reading groups, workshops, performance evenings, guided tours.• Research potential artists and collaborative partners for gallery; Facilitate relationships and liaise with artists, collectives, patrons, external arts institutions for short and long-term gallery collaborations• Support the Director in researching and writing funding applications and evaluations for exhibition and community engagement programs• Produce written materials for exhibitions marketing, promotional, and archiving needs• Manage annual gallery calendar, planning and coordinating schedule of core exhibitions and hired events• Implement marketing plan and lead design vision for exhibitions and programming • Coordinate, organize and deliver all logistical and administrative plans to meet exhibition installation needs• Work collaboratively with Director, Community Engagement Manager and Gallery Assistant to deliver administrative, artistic needs for exhibitions and programs • Consult the 198’s FACTORY program for emerging artists of color aged 18-25, providing curatorial consultation, mentorship, and networking opportunities for cohort members• Complete all artist liaison and administrative needs required to deliver all exhibitions and coordinating public programs



Project Mission Gallery

• Founder, Director

  • Dec 2014 - Jan 2019

  Founded and launched a Project Mission Gallery a traveling art gallery in 2014; gallery has since held exhibitions in Boston, Providence, San Francisco, CA and London UK. As director Mattie leads the organization in administrative decision making as well as curation and artist research. She leads the team in producing a creating cohesive brand identity and marketing campaigns, writing materials for print and press. Mattie also heads funding research and writing as well as fosters collaborating partnerships with community organizations and artists.



Peckham Levels

• Project Manager, Launch Events Co-ordinator

  • Nov 2017 - Jan 2018

  • Planned, coordinated and managed building launch and New Year’s events for the inaugural launch of the Peckham Levels building• Created original event ideas to provide an inclusive showcase of Peckham Levels member population within the events program; coordinating with all members within the building (including 14 small restaurants + bars, and over 70 artists and small business owners) to execute launch and New Year’s programming• Organized and executed plan of operations for pre and post event necessities and supervised site team members involved in event programming• Collaborated with marketing team on creation and implementation of marketing plan for building launch and continued events programming• Managed an attendance of over 6,000 people on first public launch night and over 9,000 on the launch weekend overall• Liaised with external networks and including Counsellors Offices, Collaborating Artists, and Businesses for hire in order to produce event



Luggage Store Gallery

• Gallery Assistant

  • Jan 2016 - Sep 2016

  • Assisted administrative duties; maintained client and artist lists, liaised with current and future exhibition artists, organized and maintained gallery archive, coordinated and delivered exhibition marketing necessities• Curated ‘Frisco Zoo’ exhibition as a part of ‘Short Cuts’ program for emerging curators • Assisted administrative duties; maintained client and artist lists, liaised with current and future exhibition artists, organized and maintained gallery archive, coordinated and delivered exhibition marketing necessities• Curated ‘Frisco Zoo’ exhibition as a part of ‘Short Cuts’ program for emerging curators



The Art of Life After Project

• Co Founder

  • Apr 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Worked in a team execute grant-winning multi-disciplinary creative healing project focused on amplifying the voices of survivors of sexual violence, • Identified and coordinated necessities to create a closed ‘safer’ and supportive healing workshop weekend for survivors and open public performance event for closing ceremony• Commissioned artists to lead workshops and perform for public performance evening• Created and maintained internet presence through website and social media pages • Built relationships with collaborating community organizations and artists; acquire space, install artwork in multiple simultaneous activation locations• Successfully wrote and won grant award, and successfully fundraised grant match funding via Indiegogo campaign



Children's Services of Roxbury, Inc.

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Therapeutic Training and Support Worker, Field Training Specialist

  • May 2015 - Dec 2015

  • Worked in a community mental health clinic focused on serving families from the African and Latin-American Diasporas, supporting positive access to mental health and social services• Managed caseload of families, providing culturally sensitive co-clinical teamed therapy to families receiving In Home Therapeutic services• Supported families by facilitating the process of setting and achieving therapeutic and life skill goals relating to social, cultural, physical health, mental health, financial, or resource needs• Worked in a team to create and deliver agency wide trainings • Lead group and individual supervision for new employees, supported successful transition of new employees into the field of practice



Riverside Community Care

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Family Support Worker

  • Aug 2013 - May 2015

  • Managed a caseload of families, supporting them in achieving goals relating to social, cultural, health, mental health, and/or financial needs• Provided counseling to clients including toddlers, adolescents, teens, and adults often in the community or in their homes; Therapy ranges from one-one sessions to family sessions • Kept accurate and up to date notes on all client interactions and relevant state mandated paperwork for compliance with nonprofit status and HIPPA regulations• Identified community resources for clients including but not limited to affordable events, financial aid, legal support, transportation information, and educational development.• Represented my clinical team in diversity committee to advance The Guidance Center’s understanding of cultural competency as an organization• Worked in strong teaming environment, participate in individual and group supervision, prepare and present case reports to present to clinic



Ivy Street School

• Resident Counselor

  • Apr 2013 - Aug 2014

  Oversee and care for residents at the Ivy Street School. Support students with school, social, and life skills activities.Support in specialized behavior plan implementation for each student. Oversee and care for residents at the Ivy Street School. Support students with school, social, and life skills activities.Support in specialized behavior plan implementation for each student.



YMCA of Greater Boston

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Group Leader, After School Teacher

  • Mar 2013 - Jun 2013

  Organized, created, and implemented educational aftercare lessons and programs. Assisted students with homework and projects. Managed classroom of mixed age students; engaged strength-based behavior management systems; resolved conflicts with and between students. Organized, created, and implemented educational aftercare lessons and programs. Assisted students with homework and projects. Managed classroom of mixed age students; engaged strength-based behavior management systems; resolved conflicts with and between students.



Save Our Souls Boston

• Blog Contributor, Events Coordinator

  • Sep 2010 - Jun 2013

  Acted as a blog contributor and event coordinator for the Save Our Souls Boston brand. SOS was street wear, video, photography, event production company founded in Boston working throughout the greater northeast. SOS functioned as a collective of artists and contributors promoting creativity, innovation within contemporary hip-hop and youth culture. Acted as a blog contributor and event coordinator for the Save Our Souls Boston brand. SOS was street wear, video, photography, event production company founded in Boston working throughout the greater northeast. SOS functioned as a collective of artists and contributors promoting creativity, innovation within contemporary hip-hop and youth culture.



Bale Folclorico da Bahia

• English Teacher and Dance Student

  • Mar 2012 - Jun 2012

  Taught English to the dance company at Bale Folclorico da Bahia. Created original ELL curriculum for mixed level classes. Taught multiple ELL classes a week. Conducted observational research of organization and studied Afro-Folkloric and Afro-Modern Dance. Taught English to the dance company at Bale Folclorico da Bahia. Created original ELL curriculum for mixed level classes. Taught multiple ELL classes a week. Conducted observational research of organization and studied Afro-Folkloric and Afro-Modern Dance.



Banda Feminina Dida

• English Teacher, Video/Photography Support

  • Mar 2012 - Jun 2012

  Taught and created original curriculum for mixed level ELL class. Worked with organization to photograph, video and catalog program activities. Produced video and slideshows for organization events. Taught and created original curriculum for mixed level ELL class. Worked with organization to photograph, video and catalog program activities. Produced video and slideshows for organization events.



Grupo Cultural Olodum

• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Translator

  • Feb 2012 - Jun 2012

  Worked in the Casa do Olodum, translating their company and music group archival texts from Portugese to English. Assisted and observed in dance classes with youth in the Escola de Olodum and conducted observational research with organization regarding its impact on the community and advancement of the Afro-Brasilian empowerment movement. Worked in the Casa do Olodum, translating their company and music group archival texts from Portugese to English. Assisted and observed in dance classes with youth in the Escola de Olodum and conducted observational research with organization regarding its impact on the community and advancement of the Afro-Brasilian empowerment movement.



Instituto Steve Biko

• Reseacher, Assistant Teacher

  • Feb 2012 - Jun 2012

  Worked with the students in Instituto Steve Biko, observing and assisting an English class as well as a Black Citizenship and Consciousness Class (Cidadana e Consciencia Negra). Partnered with students in projects, participated in class activities, assisted teacher when requested. Conducted observational resaerch with organization regarding its impact on the community and advancement of the Afro-Brasillian empowerment movement. Worked with the students in Instituto Steve Biko, observing and assisting an English class as well as a Black Citizenship and Consciousness Class (Cidadana e Consciencia Negra). Partnered with students in projects, participated in class activities, assisted teacher when requested. Conducted observational resaerch with organization regarding its impact on the community and advancement of the Afro-Brasillian empowerment movement.



The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University

• Family Day Intern

  • Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

  I worked for the Family Day Initiative focusing on broadening sponsorship as well as creating and expanding the social media outreach. Supported the creation of a Family Day Recipe Book, created original illustrations. I worked for the Family Day Initiative focusing on broadening sponsorship as well as creating and expanding the social media outreach. Supported the creation of a Family Day Recipe Book, created original illustrations.