Teaching Artist

• Aug 2023 - Present

Teaching Artist / Script Coordinator for the San Fernando High School Conservatory Program Teaching Artist / Script Coordinator for the San Fernando High School Conservatory Program

DEI Consultant

• Aug 2021 - Present

Created DEI toolkits, presentations, and toolkits for corporate and non-profit clients including the Nonprofit Organization for Rare Diseases (NORD), the Virginia Alcohol & Beverage Commission, and Sheetz Facilitated DEI groups within companies Co-developed Racial Equity Bootcamp Created DEI toolkits, presentations, and toolkits for corporate and non-profit clients including the Nonprofit Organization for Rare Diseases (NORD), the Virginia Alcohol & Beverage Commission, and Sheetz Facilitated DEI groups within companies Co-developed Racial Equity Bootcamp

EDI Consultant

• 2019 - Present

Utilized Theater of the Oppressed techniques to facilitate trainings, workshops, and coaching around topics of equity, diversity, and inclusion, anti-racism, and community engagement. De-Escalation Training at the Northwest Maritime Museum & Northwest Folk Life "Embodying Anti-Racism" Workshop at Highline College: https://yell.highline.edu/ywac.php EDI Consultant for Seattle Rep Audience Engagement Coaching with Forward Theatre Microagressions Bystander Intervention Training with Sankofa Impact (previously Project Pilgrimage) Show less

Podcast Co-Host

• Jan 2021 - Present

Theatre artist Nabra Nelson and MENA theatre scholar Marina J. Bergenstock bring their own perspectives, research, and special guests in order to start a dialogue and encourage further learning and discussion on Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) theater in the US and abroad. The name, Kunafa and Shay, invites you into the discussion in the best way we know how: with complex and delicious sweets like kunafa, and perfectly warm tea (or, in Arabic, shay!). Kunafa and Shay is a place to share experiences, ideas, and, sometimes, engage with our differences. Show less

Teaching Artist

• Feb 2022 - Jun 2023

Developed and taught a 7-week course called Theatre of the Empowered for 11 youth participants. Developed and taught a 7-week course called Theatre of the Empowered for 11 youth participants.

Teaching Artist

• Jan 2022 - Jun 2023

Provided support to 4th-5th grade teachers at Dunlap Elementary in integrating Theatre of the Oppressed activities into Ethnic Studies units. Co-developed four full-day trainings for SPS teachers in Theatre of the Oppressed techniques. Co-facilitated Artful Solidarity for Arts Education with The Creative Advantage at Seattle Art Museum on 4/20/22. Provided support to 4th-5th grade teachers at Dunlap Elementary in integrating Theatre of the Oppressed activities into Ethnic Studies units. Co-developed four full-day trainings for SPS teachers in Theatre of the Oppressed techniques. Co-facilitated Artful Solidarity for Arts Education with The Creative Advantage at Seattle Art Museum on 4/20/22.

Director of Arts Engagement

• Jan 2019 - Jun 2023

Started the new Arts Engagement Department Strategized, planned, and administered over 280 programs and events to engage and highlight communities of color, youth, and other under-heard communities Managed three full-time staff, one part-time apprentice, and 20 teaching artist contractors Engaged over 16,000 adult audience members and 11,000 youth from 82 partner organizations and 147 schools Oversaw all youth programs including the Next Narrative Monologue Competition, Student Matinees, in-school residencies, and myriad online and afterschool classes Taught theater through a social justice lens to 13-18 year old girls, trans*, and non-binary youth, in partnership with Young Women Empowered Began successful new programs such as the Native Artist-in-Residence Program, Teen Nights, Black is the Light, Let’s Talk Tech podcast, and the Kilroys Club Led to the sale of over 24,000 tickets through schools and community organizations Launched Seattle Rep’s Equity Team & wrote the company’s latest three-year Equity Action Plan Contribute to season planning through a community-based, multicultural, anti-racist lens Started the Sensory Friendly Program which included performances, kits in the lobby, sensory guides for every show, and online accessibility, earning official certification with Sensory Access Launched the annual YouthFest, producing five original youth-led performances Was a member of the Senior Leadership team, participating in policy setting, long-range planning, and general leadership of the organization. Department Goals: Increase access to theater and to Seattle Rep. Connect community members to public life through theatre. Amplify under-heard voices. Show less

Playwright

• Dec 2022 - Mar 2023

https://dunyaproductions.square.site/production-history Living Room Touring Production of Nubian Stories by Nabra Nelson and Mona Sherif-Nelson, directed by Lia Sima Fakhouri https://dunyaproductions.square.site/production-history Living Room Touring Production of Nubian Stories by Nabra Nelson and Mona Sherif-Nelson, directed by Lia Sima Fakhouri

Guest Lecturer

• Apr 2022 - Nov 2022

Guest lecture on "African Theater: Oral Tradition & Ritual" for Theater 101 taught by Professor Jasmine Mahmoud in April 2022 and October 2022. Guest speaker at Professor Adrienne Mackey's graduate student seminar in November 2022, speaking on the business of regional theatres and community engagement. Guest lecture on "African Theater: Oral Tradition & Ritual" for Theater 101 taught by Professor Jasmine Mahmoud in April 2022 and October 2022. Guest speaker at Professor Adrienne Mackey's graduate student seminar in November 2022, speaking on the business of regional theatres and community engagement.

Guest Lecturer

• Oct 2022 - Oct 2022

Guest lecture on "African Theater: Oral Tradition & Ritual" for Playwriting 101 taught by Gloria Majule. Guest lecture on "African Theater: Oral Tradition & Ritual" for Playwriting 101 taught by Gloria Majule.

Playwright

• Nov 2020 - Nov 2020

Monologue "Mixed American" featured as part of this annual fundraiser, with 50% of proceeds going to Black Lives Matter. Performed at the annual festival and published in the "Faces of America" book of monologues. Directed by Al Monaco Performed by Paeton Chavis http://www.theplaygroundexperiment.com/stage-experiments/facesofamerica2 Monologue "Mixed American" featured as part of this annual fundraiser, with 50% of proceeds going to Black Lives Matter. Performed at the annual festival and published in the "Faces of America" book of monologues. Directed by Al Monaco Performed by Paeton Chavis http://www.theplaygroundexperiment.com/stage-experiments/facesofamerica2

Playwright

• Aug 2019 - Aug 2019

'Nubian Stories' rehearsed and presented as a staged reading for The Scratch's In Pencil: Staged Reading series. https://thescratch.org/nubianstories 'Nubian Stories' rehearsed and presented as a staged reading for The Scratch's In Pencil: Staged Reading series. https://thescratch.org/nubianstories

Playwright

• Feb 2019 - Feb 2019

"A Story of Nubia" monologue, performed as part of "Medusa: Monologues by Local Women" at No Studios in celebration of International Womens' Day "A Story of Nubia" monologue, performed as part of "Medusa: Monologues by Local Women" at No Studios in celebration of International Womens' Day

Community Engagement Associate

• Jun 2016 - Jan 2019

Curated, executed, and assessed hundreds of community activities, events, and programs tied to performances on Milwaukee Rep's stages for over 45,000 participants Provided administrative and creative support for the Director of Community EngagementDeveloped and maintained collaborative relationships with key community organizationsImplemented and oversaw pre- and post-show events and discussions Developed The Rep’s Free Community Activities Series Assisted with Marketing and Development efforts tied to Community EngagementSpearheaded The Rep's partnerships with the Veteran and Muslim communities Co-organized the 2018 Intersections Summit, the inaugural gathering of 130 national theatre community engagement practitioners, including cohorts from TCG and ATCA Show less

Director

• Jan 2018 - Feb 2018

Director of 'Linus & Murray' by Leah Nanako Winkler for Rep Lab: Short Play Festival

Dramaturg

• Aug 2017 - Nov 2017

Dramaturg for 'The Who and The What' by Ayad AkhtarDirected by May AdralesStiemke Studio

Director

• Feb 2017 - Apr 2017

Director of "Opening" for Rep Lab: Short Play Festival

Playwright

• Sep 2018 - Sep 2018

Reading of my play NUBIAN STORIES at the Charles Allis Art Museum in Milwaukee, WI as part of Sarah's Salon: VOICES FREED! 2018 Summer Playwright Readings Series. Reading produced by Renaissance Theaterworks. Reading of my play NUBIAN STORIES at the Charles Allis Art Museum in Milwaukee, WI as part of Sarah's Salon: VOICES FREED! 2018 Summer Playwright Readings Series. Reading produced by Renaissance Theaterworks.

Playwright

• Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

Resident Playwright for the Br!NK New Play Festival for "Nubian Stories." Resident Playwright for the Br!NK New Play Festival for "Nubian Stories."

Director

• Nov 2017 - Dec 2017

Director for 'BLISS (Or Emily Post Is Dead!)' by Jami Brandli Renaissance Groundworks Director for 'BLISS (Or Emily Post Is Dead!)' by Jami Brandli Renaissance Groundworks

Director

• Sep 2017 - Nov 2017

Director for '26 Miles' by Quiara Alegria Hudes Director for '26 Miles' by Quiara Alegria Hudes

Dramaturg

• Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

Dramaturg for 'The Endurance of Light' by Amanda Petefish-Schrag Directed by Suzan Fete Br!NK Festival 2017 Dramaturg for 'The Endurance of Light' by Amanda Petefish-Schrag Directed by Suzan Fete Br!NK Festival 2017

Dramaturg

• Jul 2016 - Sep 2016

Dramaturg for 'Before Evening Comes' by Philana Omorotionmwan Directed by Marti Gobel Br!NK Festival 2016 Dramaturg for 'Before Evening Comes' by Philana Omorotionmwan Directed by Marti Gobel Br!NK Festival 2016

Dialogue Assistant

• Dec 2015 - Apr 2016

Helped organize and facilitate the innovative post-show dialogue initiative for the new play "American Song" by Joanna Murray-Smith Corresponded with VIP guest speakers Presented VIP guest speakers for their post-show response to the audience Oversaw post-show group dialogues led by trained Zeidler Center discussion facilitators

Directing Resident

• Aug 2015 - Mar 2016

Assistant Director for Back Home Again: On the Road with John Denver by Dan Wheetman and Randal Myler, directed by Randal MylerAssistant Director for "A Christmas Carol" adapted by Joseph Hanreddy and Edward Morgan, directed by Brent HazeltonAssistant Director for "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck, directed by Mark ClementsAssistant Director for "American Song" by Joanna Murray-Smith, directed by Mark ClementsDirector for the Rep Lab Short Play FestivalDirector for a reading of "Clarence" by Booth Tarkington at Ten ChimneysPresenter of Rep In-Depth for "The Lion" Show less

Directing Intern

• Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

Directing Intern for The Liar by David Ives, directed by Art Manke. Directing Intern for The Liar by David Ives, directed by Art Manke.

Assistant Director

• Dec 2014 - Feb 2015

Assistant Director for Appoggiatura by James Still, directed by Risa Brainin. Headlining play at the Colorado New Plays Summit. http://www.denvercenter.org/shows/specific-series/Get?Id=746fd777-cdec-68a4-921b-ff0e004d5814 Assistant Director for Appoggiatura by James Still, directed by Risa Brainin. Headlining play at the Colorado New Plays Summit. http://www.denvercenter.org/shows/specific-series/Get?Id=746fd777-cdec-68a4-921b-ff0e004d5814

Teaching Artist & Director for UCSB Teatro

• Oct 2014 - Dec 2014

Collaborated with the Office of Equal Opportunity and Sexual Harassment / Title IX Office to facilitate and direct students in devising Boal and Teatro Campesino-inspired skits from harassment scenarios Presented skits to campus employees as part of their training Co-managed a tour to local schools, community organizations, and a juvenile detention center Collaborated with the Office of Equal Opportunity and Sexual Harassment / Title IX Office to facilitate and direct students in devising Boal and Teatro Campesino-inspired skits from harassment scenarios Presented skits to campus employees as part of their training Co-managed a tour to local schools, community organizations, and a juvenile detention center

Resident Assistant

• Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

Worked at the front desk, greeting the public, checking out equipment, answering phone calls, and providing resources. Served as a peer educator and counselor for residents. Organized and implemented educational and social programming. Received training in peer counseling, active listening, and campus resources. Worked at the front desk, greeting the public, checking out equipment, answering phone calls, and providing resources. Served as a peer educator and counselor for residents. Organized and implemented educational and social programming. Received training in peer counseling, active listening, and campus resources.

Teaching Artist

• Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

Taught theatre to children ages 6-14 at TWELVE35, a local community center in Santa Barbara. Created and led curriculum inspired by practitioners such as Stanislavski and Boal. http://www.artsforhumanity.com/ Taught theatre to children ages 6-14 at TWELVE35, a local community center in Santa Barbara. Created and led curriculum inspired by practitioners such as Stanislavski and Boal. http://www.artsforhumanity.com/

MultiCultural Awareness Chair

• Sep 2012 - Jun 2013

Organized and implemented programs centered on social justice education. Created educational passives about various social issues. Received extensive social justice training. Organized and implemented programs centered on social justice education. Created educational passives about various social issues. Received extensive social justice training.

Library Assistant

• Aug 2012 - Sep 2012

Cataloged & alphabetized books and DVDs on paper and digitally Helped with setup and clean-up for events Set up and organized displays Cataloged & alphabetized books and DVDs on paper and digitally Helped with setup and clean-up for events Set up and organized displays

Photographer

• 2011 - 2012