Experience

THE METROPOLITAN OPERA

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Media Producer

  • Dec 2021 - Present



Ultraviolet

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Producer

  • Dec 2021 - Present



New York Public Radio

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Creator and Producer of Aria Code

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  I conceived, created, and am the lead producer of Aria Code, an innovative and immersive podcast that explores the big ideas and real human dilemmas in an opera through the lens of a single aria. This critically acclaimed, chart-topping show is a co-production of WQXR, WNYC Studios, and the The Metropolitan Opera. Hosted by the Grammy-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens, Aria Code has been glowingly reviewed by The New York Times (“Luminous… a major event and a gift. Eminently listenable and often illuminating…”) and The New Yorker (“It’s an elegantly constructed, effortlessly listenable series… one of the most immediately pleasurable podcasts I’ve heard in a while… so artfully done that it’s like an aria in itself.”). In its first season, it became the #1 music podcast in Apple and has been included in best-of roundups from the BBC to Cosmopolitan. Throughout its two seasons, I've handled all aspects of production. I plan and design all episodes; source, book, prepare, and conduct all interviews for this multi-voice, non-narrated show; write all host scripts and direct all host sessions; create the long-form narrative that comprises the main body of the show; and do all of the scoring of those narrative segments. Aria Code features a broad range of exceptional guests, including foremost academics, writers, historians, athletes, psychologists, dramaturgs, scientists, folklorists, and everyday people with powerful personal stories the share. Every episode includes one of the greatest international opera singers in the world today (such as Renée Fleming, Joyce DiDonato, Anna Netrebko, and many others) as well as high-level talent from outside the world of opera (such as Dame Judi Dench, Rufus Wainwright, Ann Patchett, Anna Chlumsky, and Dan Savage). Show less



WQXR Radio

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Content Development

  • Dec 2020 - Aug 2022

  I lead the evaluation process for pitches to develop new audio content, including podcasts, radio series, documentaries, featurettes, and special programming. Once content is greenlit, I then lead producers and project teams through the development and launch of new content, working with teams to refine and shape their work, and serving as content editor, providing creative guidance and editorial feedback. I liaise cross-functionally with senior leadership, sponsorship, membership, marketing, and development teams to maximize revenue opportunities for new content. Show less

• Host of He Sang/She Sang

  • Nov 2017 - Dec 2020

  I host live video interviews with the greatest opera singers performing today. These conversations are fun, informative, and intimate.

• Associate Producer

  • Oct 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Co-creator, host, and producer of He Sang/She Sang, a podcast about opera with guests including Anna Netrebko, Diana Damrau, Thomas Hampson, Elina Garanca, Eric Owens, Alice Coote, Kristine Opolais, Isabel Leonard, and Luca Pisaroni• Producer of short- and long-form special features, such as the Music in the White House series and Schubert in a Life with Adam Gopnik• Producer of Reflections from the Keyboard, a weekly show about piano music with host David Dubal• Producer of the Young Artists Showcase, Bob Sherman’s weekly show (now in its 40th season) about great emerging talent• Produced the pilot season of WQXR’s Facebook Live artist performance series• Pledge drive script writer, show producer, and live pitch producer Show less

• Assistant Producer

  • Mar 2016 - Oct 2017

  • Co-creator, host, and producer of He Sang/She Sang, a podcast about opera• Producer of short- and long-form special features, such as the Music in the White House series and Schubert in a Life with Adam Gopnik• Producer of Reflections from the Keyboard, a weekly show about piano music with host David Dubal• Producer of the Young Artists Showcase, Bob Sherman’s weekly show (now in its 40th season) about great emerging talent• Produced the pilot season of WQXR’s Facebook Live artist performance series• Pledge drive script writer, show producer, and live pitch producer Show less



PRX

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Producer of Things That Go Boom

  • Mar 2020 - Aug 2022

  I produce episodes of this national security podcast from Public Radio International and Inkstick Media, including episode design, sourcing guests, preparing interviews, creating the show narrative, and editing in Pro Tools. I produce episodes of this national security podcast from Public Radio International and Inkstick Media, including episode design, sourcing guests, preparing interviews, creating the show narrative, and editing in Pro Tools.



The Juilliard School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Projects Administrator, Performance Activities, Vocal Arts Division

  • Aug 2015 - Mar 2016

  ▪ Managed and produced performances, events, and activities at Juilliard and in Alice Tully Hall, focusing primarily on extra-curricular recitals, concerts, master classes, residences, and collaborations with other departments▪ Managed and produced high-profile projects including Songfest, NYFOS@Juilliard, the Vocal Arts Honors Recital, and the live-streaming master class series▪ Managed and produced projects in coordination with other departments including Historical Performance, Conducting, Career Services, Lab Orchestra, Music Technology, and Chamber Music▪ Assisted Director and Associate Director in coordinating aspects of external relations including VIP/industry communications, outreach, ticketing, and development activities▪ Assisted Associate Director with artist engagement and guest hospitality▪ Managed Playbill content for programs for all performances in Alice Tully Hall Show less

• Assistant to the Director of the Drama Division

  • Jul 2013 - Aug 2015

  ▪ Work with Artistic Director and Administrative Director to develop long-term planning and strategy for the Drama Division, including season planning, curriculum/program development, operations management, community building, and alumni outreach▪ Instrumental in brainstorming, planning, and organizing special projects and events, such as a major collaboration with the Edinburgh Festival, fundraising events, and the filming of episodes to be produced for Juilliard’s iPhone app▪ Write/edit materials for special projects, funding proposals, marketing materials, brochures, and programs; write all correspondence on behalf of the Artistic Director ▪ Serve as liaison to Juilliard Global Ventures, Communications and Marketing, Development, Special Events, and Alumni Affairs▪ Schedule, book, and organize bi-weekly visits by special guest artists and speakers▪ Build and nurture relationships with faculty, staff, students, alumni, Drama Council, and external organizations; handle confidential information with discretion▪ Maintain the daily schedule of the director of the Division; create agendas for meetings and events; prepare talking points for Director’s presentations; accompany Director to meetings Show less



Self-Employed

• Freelance classical and opera singer

  • Jun 2007 - Jun 2015

  ▪ Have performed broad spectrum of classical music in leading venues across the United States and the United Kingdom, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Royal Opera House

• Award-winning Writer, Editor, and Proofreader

  • Oct 2007 - Dec 2012

  ▪ Wrote and edited text across multiple styles and genres, including copy for professional websites as well as fiction, non-fiction, and scholarly works▪ Co-wrote The Psychology Book (Dorling Kindersley, Penguin Group, 2012), winner of the 2012 British Psychological Society Book Award; delivered award lecture at British Psychological Society annual conference▪ Blogged for Challenge Post, a government platform for crowd-sourced problem-solving▪ Edited Plotting Justice: Narrative Ethics and Literary Culture after 9/11 by Georgiana Banita (University of Nebraska Press, 2012)▪ Proofread SAZZAE (Harvard Square Editions, 2009) by J.L. Morin (winner of the 2010 eLit Book Award and the 2010 Living Now Book Award) Show less



Penguin Random House

• United States
• Book Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Publicity Assistant, Random House Publishing Group

  • Jul 2012 - Jul 2013

  ▪ Maintained daily schedule of the SVP, Director of Publicity, coordinating all events with Publicity, Editorial, Sales, and Marketing departments, as well as major national media ▪ Served as member of quickly-growing events PR team, planning and executing large-scale open houses as well as weekend-long destination fan retreats for our authors; responsibilities included creative brainstorming, fine-turning details, budget management, and real-time problem solving on hectic event days ▪ Edited company-wide announcements and memos, as well as outreach to national media ▪ Managed media pick-up for company and author news; social media outreach ▪ Served as primary administrator and point person for 30-person department ▪ Oversaw submissions to all major book awards Show less



YAP Tracker

• Administrator

  • Jan 2010 - Sep 2012

  ▪ Aggregated information and updated database of worldwide audition opportunities for classical singers, including mainstage opera, young artist programs, and competitions ▪ Aggregated information and updated database of worldwide audition opportunities for classical singers, including mainstage opera, young artist programs, and competitions



Orange Square PR

• London, United Kingdom

• Marketing Assistant

  • Jun 2007 - Dec 2007

  ▪ Wrote and edited press releases for art book publishers ▪ Performed market research on art books and presented to the head of company ▪ Wrote and edited press releases for art book publishers ▪ Performed market research on art books and presented to the head of company



02138 magazine

• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editorial Intern and Marketing Associate

  • Mar 2006 - Sep 2006

  ▪ Wrote copy for print magazine and website of start-up magazine for Harvard alumni community ▪ Participated in weekly editorial meetings, providing theme and story ideas ▪ Compiled and regularly updated advertiser database; cold-called potential new advertisers ▪ Supported sales team and participated in weekly phone meetings dedicated to increasing sales ▪ Wrote copy for print magazine and website of start-up magazine for Harvard alumni community ▪ Participated in weekly editorial meetings, providing theme and story ideas ▪ Compiled and regularly updated advertiser database; cold-called potential new advertisers ▪ Supported sales team and participated in weekly phone meetings dedicated to increasing sales



Gradesaver: Classicnotes

• Author

  • Aug 2005 - Aug 2006

  ▪ Wrote study guides on To the Lighthouse, Tender is the Night, and Babbitt (GradeSaver LLC, 2006) ▪ Wrote study guides on To the Lighthouse, Tender is the Night, and Babbitt (GradeSaver LLC, 2006)



Harvard@Home and Instructional Computing Network

• Writer and Editor

  • Aug 2004 - Sep 2005

  ▪ Wrote copy for website targeted at the Harvard University alumni community ▪ Watched university lectures and symposia and provided engaging summaries to accompany videos presented on website ▪ Edited the Instructional Computing Handbook for Harvard Professors ▪ Wrote copy for website targeted at the Harvard University alumni community ▪ Watched university lectures and symposia and provided engaging summaries to accompany videos presented on website ▪ Edited the Instructional Computing Handbook for Harvard Professors