Coordinator, Hennepin County Master Gardener Youth Education and Community Programs

• Aug 2022 - Present

Coordinates 850+ Master Gardener Volunteers across Hennepin County, supporting activities at community gardens, schools, parks, and community events. Leads site management, youth programming, and the buildout of two urban garden sites on vacant lots in North Minneapolis. Coordinates 850+ Master Gardener Volunteers across Hennepin County, supporting activities at community gardens, schools, parks, and community events. Leads site management, youth programming, and the buildout of two urban garden sites on vacant lots in North Minneapolis.

Contract Facilitator, Produce Safety

• Oct 2021 - Present

Develops food safety plan workshops grounded in USDA and FDA standards to train and mentor urban and peri-urban farmers. Facilitates Produce Safety Alliance FSMA Grower trainings. Develops food safety plan workshops grounded in USDA and FDA standards to train and mentor urban and peri-urban farmers. Facilitates Produce Safety Alliance FSMA Grower trainings.

Food Safety Fellow

• Apr 2021 - Present

Farm Manager

• Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

Responsible for planning and maintaining 7000 sq feet of raised bed annual vegetable production utilizing organic techniques, in addition to greenhouse management, managing and training a 4 person incubator farmer cohort, creating and implementing harvest standards, developing relationships and managing external wholesale clients, creating a comprehensive on-farm food safety plan, staff training, and staff management. Responsible for planning and maintaining 7000 sq feet of raised bed annual vegetable production utilizing organic techniques, in addition to greenhouse management, managing and training a 4 person incubator farmer cohort, creating and implementing harvest standards, developing relationships and managing external wholesale clients, creating a comprehensive on-farm food safety plan, staff training, and staff management.

Washington Park Youth Farm Coordinator

• Jan 2017 - Nov 2020

Coordinated all food production, staffing, budget management, and educational programming for a ¾ acre urban farm. Developed and implemented crop plan and food safety plan for 50+ fruit and vegetable crops grown in raised beds for small grocery retailers, an on-site farm stand, and 20 member CSA. Yielded 9-10,000 lbs annually of organically-grown produce utilizing season extension techniques and high tunnel production. Hired and supervised a crew of 25 teens, 5 adult staff, and 10 volunteers… Show more Coordinated all food production, staffing, budget management, and educational programming for a ¾ acre urban farm. Developed and implemented crop plan and food safety plan for 50+ fruit and vegetable crops grown in raised beds for small grocery retailers, an on-site farm stand, and 20 member CSA. Yielded 9-10,000 lbs annually of organically-grown produce utilizing season extension techniques and high tunnel production. Hired and supervised a crew of 25 teens, 5 adult staff, and 10 volunteers throughout the season. Designed and led a farm expansion project that added 1000 sq ft of growing space and 4800 sq ft of drip irrigation. Show less Coordinated all food production, staffing, budget management, and educational programming for a ¾ acre urban farm. Developed and implemented crop plan and food safety plan for 50+ fruit and vegetable crops grown in raised beds for small grocery retailers, an on-site farm stand, and 20 member CSA. Yielded 9-10,000 lbs annually of organically-grown produce utilizing season extension techniques and high tunnel production. Hired and supervised a crew of 25 teens, 5 adult staff, and 10 volunteers… Show more Coordinated all food production, staffing, budget management, and educational programming for a ¾ acre urban farm. Developed and implemented crop plan and food safety plan for 50+ fruit and vegetable crops grown in raised beds for small grocery retailers, an on-site farm stand, and 20 member CSA. Yielded 9-10,000 lbs annually of organically-grown produce utilizing season extension techniques and high tunnel production. Hired and supervised a crew of 25 teens, 5 adult staff, and 10 volunteers throughout the season. Designed and led a farm expansion project that added 1000 sq ft of growing space and 4800 sq ft of drip irrigation. Show less

Co-founder and Program Director

• Mar 2016 - Aug 2017

• Develops public programs for adults and families at museums throughout Chicago • Programs occur in museum galleries, utilize social media-based contests and pop culture themes, and encourage close looking and intentional engagements with objects • Manages online marketing strategies for events and direct, online participant engagements live during events • Develops public programs for adults and families at museums throughout Chicago • Programs occur in museum galleries, utilize social media-based contests and pop culture themes, and encourage close looking and intentional engagements with objects • Manages online marketing strategies for events and direct, online participant engagements live during events

Social Media Manager

• Nov 2016 - Mar 2017

Science Educator

• Jun 2016 - Oct 2016

• Developed and facilitated standards-based science education programming for youth on a sustainable, off-the-grid island. Programs emphasize experimental design and field science, critical inquiry, environmental stewardship, adventure-based learning, and leadership. • Incorporated arts-based lessons to increase interdisciplinary offerings, including found object weaving, site-based and found object sculptures, natural dyes, and wild edible harvests • Directly managed and mentored… Show more • Developed and facilitated standards-based science education programming for youth on a sustainable, off-the-grid island. Programs emphasize experimental design and field science, critical inquiry, environmental stewardship, adventure-based learning, and leadership. • Incorporated arts-based lessons to increase interdisciplinary offerings, including found object weaving, site-based and found object sculptures, natural dyes, and wild edible harvests • Directly managed and mentored undergraduate education intern for summer season • Authored blogs to showcase programs and highlight current topics in science fields, eg women and gender nonbinary people in STEM • Co-authored and edited grants to increase program offerings

Teaching Assistant

• Jan 2015 - May 2016

Knowledge Lab: Pollinators & Proximities • Assisted instructor with daily classroom operations, including coordinating field trips, facilitating and leading class discussions, contributing course content, acquiring project materials, preparing course garden, and giving lectures • Worked directly with students on projects and provided direct feedback on student work • Main documenter for ongoing course archive Knowledge Lab: Holding Heat • Assisted instructor through… Show more Knowledge Lab: Pollinators & Proximities • Assisted instructor with daily classroom operations, including coordinating field trips, facilitating and leading class discussions, contributing course content, acquiring project materials, preparing course garden, and giving lectures • Worked directly with students on projects and provided direct feedback on student work • Main documenter for ongoing course archive Knowledge Lab: Holding Heat • Assisted instructor through acquisition of tools and equipment for daily projects, managing student attendance, planning and coordinating field trips, and hosting additional class meetings • Facilitated site visit and material collection at brownfield in Chinatown, Chicago • Assisted students with gallery installation using found materials in Gary, Indiana • Main contributor of documentation for course archive Introduction to Global Modern and Contemporary Art • Assisted instructor with daily operations of classroom, including managing student attendance, printing notes and slide information sheets, and preparing classroom equipment • Facilitated discussions and led activities during course trips to art museum • Responsible for grading written assignments and exams of 25 undergraduate students World Cultures and Civilizations: Pre-history to 19th Century Art History • Assisted instructor with daily operations of classroom, including printing and taking notes, taking student attendance, and contributing to class lectures and materials • Responsible for grading written assignments and exams of 34 undergraduate students • Main author of class-wide communications for 102 students • Provided feedback on class assignments and resources for academic success

Continuing Studies Classroom Assistant - Youth Programs

• Feb 2015 - May 2015

• Assist class instructor with daily operations, setting up and preparing materials, and tearing down classroom for next use • Provide artistic assistance and feedback to 15 students, ages 9-13, on their work and ideas • Responsible for checking students in and out of class each day, and for safely navigating between buildings in downtown Chicago • Document classroom activities and author posts that appear on the Continuing Studies Facebook page

Summer Camp Head Counselor

• May 2015 - Aug 2015

• Co-author of 8 weeks of engaging, age-appropriate science curriculum during informal education summer camp for children ages 5-6 and 9-11 • Coordinated weekly off-site field trips throughout Chicago that aligned with camp themes, including the local beach, farmer's market, urban farm, Lincoln Park Zoo, and edible gardens • Documented student activities and authored daily emails distributed to camp families • Co-author of 8 weeks of engaging, age-appropriate science curriculum during informal education summer camp for children ages 5-6 and 9-11 • Coordinated weekly off-site field trips throughout Chicago that aligned with camp themes, including the local beach, farmer's market, urban farm, Lincoln Park Zoo, and edible gardens • Documented student activities and authored daily emails distributed to camp families

Early Childhood Educator

• Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

• Developed age-appropriate curriculum for early childhood programs and classes that introduce scientific concepts using object- and inquiry-based teaching methods. • Created family-friendly, hands-on art curriculum to be used in the museum's informal art-making gallery space, the Art Lab. • Authored class and program descriptions to be used in online and printed marketing.

Gallery Experience Presenter

• Jun 2013 - Aug 2014

• Immediate point-of-reference for visitor inquiries and engagement inside museum galleries. • Responsible for knowing correct exhibit content in all 11 unique exhibit halls. • Interacted with museum visitors using supplemental activities, hands-on demonstrations, and supplementary exhibition information to enhance visitor experiences in the galleries. • Provided additional staff support for family, adult, and special event programs. • Authored in-depth guide, accessible by all… Show more • Immediate point-of-reference for visitor inquiries and engagement inside museum galleries. • Responsible for knowing correct exhibit content in all 11 unique exhibit halls. • Interacted with museum visitors using supplemental activities, hands-on demonstrations, and supplementary exhibition information to enhance visitor experiences in the galleries. • Provided additional staff support for family, adult, and special event programs. • Authored in-depth guide, accessible by all education and volunteer staff, for the Children's Museum hall regarding early childhood pedagogy and ways to engage with guests. • Authored a short piece on inquiry-based teaching methods and its applicability in the museum galleries for the June 2014 volunteer newsletter. • Developed appropriate gallery teaching materials and assisted in staff and volunteer training.

Education Intern

• Jun 2013 - Oct 2013

• Provided additional staff support for major summer education programs. • Researched evaluation methods and reworked pre-existing evaluation materials to begin a visitor experience analysis. • Developed art-making projects and led tours for family and educational programs. • Led and assisted with visitor engagement projects at off-site exhibition spaces. • Provided additional staff support for major summer education programs. • Researched evaluation methods and reworked pre-existing evaluation materials to begin a visitor experience analysis. • Developed art-making projects and led tours for family and educational programs. • Led and assisted with visitor engagement projects at off-site exhibition spaces.

Volunteer Family Programs Intern

• Oct 2012 - May 2013

• Provided additional staff support to the Family Programs department. • Designed participatory gallery activities for family audiences for Free First Saturday programs. • Created age appropriate, hands-on activities for children ages 2-5 for Arty Pants Tuesday Playdate programs. • Managed volunteer staff and activities on events days. • Wrote blogs promoting and summarizing family programs through topics such as guest artist interviews, program anecdotes, and methods behind… Show more • Provided additional staff support to the Family Programs department. • Designed participatory gallery activities for family audiences for Free First Saturday programs. • Created age appropriate, hands-on activities for children ages 2-5 for Arty Pants Tuesday Playdate programs. • Managed volunteer staff and activities on events days. • Wrote blogs promoting and summarizing family programs through topics such as guest artist interviews, program anecdotes, and methods behind program planning.

Tool Shed Specialist

• May 2012 - Sep 2012

• Creative liaison between the public and the Tool Shed, a component of the larger community-based, participatory 3 year project Open Field. • Encouraged and invited guests to explore the contents of the Tool Shed and use them as they saw fit. • Designed daily interactive, creative activities to engage with a large, diverse body of guests that corresponded with larger Open Field projects or Walker Art Center exhibitions. • Informed guests about the Open Field project and upcoming… Show more • Creative liaison between the public and the Tool Shed, a component of the larger community-based, participatory 3 year project Open Field. • Encouraged and invited guests to explore the contents of the Tool Shed and use them as they saw fit. • Designed daily interactive, creative activities to engage with a large, diverse body of guests that corresponded with larger Open Field projects or Walker Art Center exhibitions. • Informed guests about the Open Field project and upcoming museum programming and exhibitions.

Exhibition Programs Support Intern

• Sep 2012 - May 2013

• Provided additional support to ongoing program evaluation project. • Researched national campus-affiliated art museums and developed institutional profiles regarding public programming, availability of memberships, and museum admission fees. • Contacted and interviewed staff members from 15 national institutions regarding marketing and audience development, program evaluation methods, and successful public programming. • Redesigned visitor experience survey to directly target… Show more • Provided additional support to ongoing program evaluation project. • Researched national campus-affiliated art museums and developed institutional profiles regarding public programming, availability of memberships, and museum admission fees. • Contacted and interviewed staff members from 15 national institutions regarding marketing and audience development, program evaluation methods, and successful public programming. • Redesigned visitor experience survey to directly target visitor feedback and limit open-ended questions. • Compiled and catalogued ten years of events data into one single master spreadsheet. • Recorded and organized information retrieved from new visitor experience surveys beginning in Sept 2012 into a single spreadsheet. • Co-authored two midyear evaluation reports that addressed the Weisman's visitorship, logic behind changes made to public programs, program evaluation, information gained from staff interviews and possible conclusions, and plans for future programming. Show less • Provided additional support to ongoing program evaluation project. • Researched national campus-affiliated art museums and developed institutional profiles regarding public programming, availability of memberships, and museum admission fees. • Contacted and interviewed staff members from 15 national institutions regarding marketing and audience development, program evaluation methods, and successful public programming. • Redesigned visitor experience survey to directly target… Show more • Provided additional support to ongoing program evaluation project. • Researched national campus-affiliated art museums and developed institutional profiles regarding public programming, availability of memberships, and museum admission fees. • Contacted and interviewed staff members from 15 national institutions regarding marketing and audience development, program evaluation methods, and successful public programming. • Redesigned visitor experience survey to directly target visitor feedback and limit open-ended questions. • Compiled and catalogued ten years of events data into one single master spreadsheet. • Recorded and organized information retrieved from new visitor experience surveys beginning in Sept 2012 into a single spreadsheet. • Co-authored two midyear evaluation reports that addressed the Weisman's visitorship, logic behind changes made to public programs, program evaluation, information gained from staff interviews and possible conclusions, and plans for future programming. Show less

Volunteer Program Intern

• Mar 2012 - Apr 2012

• Conducted initial field research by surveying 21 rural leather artisan families in 14 small villages south of Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. • Researched leather making processes in India and the international leather trading system within the context of international development. • Wrote official summative report to be included in the larger Non-Agricultural Development Project. • Conducted initial field research by surveying 21 rural leather artisan families in 14 small villages south of Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. • Researched leather making processes in India and the international leather trading system within the context of international development. • Wrote official summative report to be included in the larger Non-Agricultural Development Project.

Volunteer Program Intern and Mentor

• Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

• Assisted staff on daily program operations. • Managed and compiled data from weekly mentor evaluation surveys into a single spreadsheet. • Managed and organized volunteer and donor information appropriately, including the submission of background checks for potential volunteers. • Developed curriculum for age-appropriate art making activities. • Assisted in the coordination of two major fundraiser events through volunteer and guest correspondence, booking transportation for… Show more • Assisted staff on daily program operations. • Managed and compiled data from weekly mentor evaluation surveys into a single spreadsheet. • Managed and organized volunteer and donor information appropriately, including the submission of background checks for potential volunteers. • Developed curriculum for age-appropriate art making activities. • Assisted in the coordination of two major fundraiser events through volunteer and guest correspondence, booking transportation for volunteers, and accommodating guests and staff on events days. • Designed and launched secondary Free Arts blog (freeartsmn.tumblr.com) to better showcase Free Arts' projects. Created a supplementary how-to guide for blogging on Tumblr to be used by staff members and future interns. • Participated in weekly mentorship program with a team of 4-5 other mentors at a therapeutic preschool. Show less • Assisted staff on daily program operations. • Managed and compiled data from weekly mentor evaluation surveys into a single spreadsheet. • Managed and organized volunteer and donor information appropriately, including the submission of background checks for potential volunteers. • Developed curriculum for age-appropriate art making activities. • Assisted in the coordination of two major fundraiser events through volunteer and guest correspondence, booking transportation for… Show more • Assisted staff on daily program operations. • Managed and compiled data from weekly mentor evaluation surveys into a single spreadsheet. • Managed and organized volunteer and donor information appropriately, including the submission of background checks for potential volunteers. • Developed curriculum for age-appropriate art making activities. • Assisted in the coordination of two major fundraiser events through volunteer and guest correspondence, booking transportation for volunteers, and accommodating guests and staff on events days. • Designed and launched secondary Free Arts blog (freeartsmn.tumblr.com) to better showcase Free Arts' projects. Created a supplementary how-to guide for blogging on Tumblr to be used by staff members and future interns. • Participated in weekly mentorship program with a team of 4-5 other mentors at a therapeutic preschool. Show less