Experience

Firebelly Design

• United States
• Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • May 2022 - Present

  Firebelly Design is a socially conscious boutique design studio based in Chicago. We specialize in branding, strategy and Good Design for Good Reason™. Firebelly Design is a socially conscious boutique design studio based in Chicago. We specialize in branding, strategy and Good Design for Good Reason™.



Texas Healthcare Trustees

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisor

  • Jun 2021 - Aug 2022

• Manager, Trustee Programs & Engagement

  • Oct 2019 - Jun 2021

  ► Directs programming, digital content and curriculum development for hospital board members across Texas: in-person events (conferences, regional board education workshops), live/recorded webinars and publications.► Instructs regional governance training workshops with hospitals/health care systems across the state and through virtual training platforms on areas of board oversight.► Oversees member communications and engagement strategy: e-newsletters, advocacy and policy announcements, Certified Healthcare Trustee program and Online Board Self-Assessment.► Collaborates with a diversity of community partners, including Texas Hospital Association, TORCH and State Office of Rural Health on collective programming and project-based grants.► Manages THT’s unique certification program; increased participation from 90 certificants to 130 in two years. ► Serves as liaison to THT Board of Directors, managing meetings and materials, committee assignments, strategic planning sessions and action items.



ArtCenter College of Design

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Director, Designmatters

  • Oct 2015 - Jul 2019

  ► Pitched Designmatters models of engagement to a wide range of strategic partners, including corporate, non-profit and government agencies, for design collaborations with solution-driven design students and faculty. Developed short-term and long-term plans for partnership through a diverse offering of programming, from 3-day brainstorming to 14-week studio collaborations. Identify and maintain growing list of partner prospects. ► Oversaw 2-3 Partner Studios every term, from execution to implementation. Managed all aspects of partner relations: funding and revenue streams, ranging from $10K-$100K; scheduling touchpoints for sharing deliverables and feedback; developing effective plans for project roll-out; and reporting on successes, challenges and metrics. ► Managed Fellowship Program, placing 2-3 students every term in design leadership roles at high-impact organizations. Mentored students around untraditional, but sustainable, career pathways in design for social innovation, fostering opportunities in the public, civic and social sector. ► Launched the Designmatters Minor in Social Innovation in 2017, a curated curricular program for students across 9 design disciplines, and scaled the program from 15 to 65 students over one year. Responsible for designing co-curricular programming, including workshops, lectures and engagements with industry professionals, expanding the reach of the department by 50 students per year. ► Developed pitch competitions for first-time founders with social entrepreneurship business models. ► Represented the Designmatters department through public speaking engagements, contributions to educational publications and guest lectures at peer institutions.



Colburn School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Manager, Community Engagement Programs

  • Jul 2014 - Sep 2015

  ► Launched the New Venture Competition, awarding Conservatory music students seed grants to fund innovative business ideas, and coached winners through early-stage entrepreneurship, resulting in over $30K invested in students and 16 small ventures launched. ► Produced the inaugural Musical Encounter Interactive program, engaging Conservatory musicians in curriculum-based performances for 1,500 underserved youth, and managed all aspects of large-scale production. Developed an online learning platform for elementary-aged choral singing, and beta- tested prototypes in LA Unified schools. ► Mentored Conservatory students in non-traditional, sustainable career pathways in music; workshopped students’ professional materials, as well as interview and presentational skills. ► Created opportunities for music students to collaborate with impactful community partners, including Twin Towers Correctional Facility and Downtown Women’s Shelter. Grew community engagement participation of Conservatory student body to 100% over three years.

• Associate, Center for Student Advancement

  • Sep 2012 - Jul 2014

  ► Professionally managed 8 young musicians through the Colburn Artists Program, including contract negotiations, itineraries and on-the-ground community engagement opportunities. ► Oversaw production of Colburn Chamber Music Series and engaged guest artists and conductors for Colburn Orchestra performances.



Los Angeles Philharmonic

• United States
• Musicians
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Artistic Planning Coordinator

  • Jul 2010 - Sep 2012

  ► Led production on special projects, ranging from intimate post-concert dinners to coordinating a choir of 800 singers for a performance of Mahler’s Symphony of a Thousand at the Shrine Auditorium. ► Served as executive assistant to the Vice President of Artistic Planning, often liaising with high-profile guest artists and conductors. ► Researched and pitched artists and repertoire in development of the LA Phil’s innovative concert programming for Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl.



American Bar Association

• United States
• Legal Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Committee and Diversity Initiatives Administrator, ABA Section of Litigation

  • Sep 2008 - Jul 2010

  ► Managed e-communications for over 40 Section of Litigation Committees; worked closely with Committee co-chairs to produce newsletter content, share dates for CLE opportunities and increase visibility of the Section among its membership. ► Launched Section Leadership Passport Program at the 2010 Annual Conference, enabling new Section members to interact with Committees seeking to expand their member base. ► Managed e-communications for over 40 Section of Litigation Committees; worked closely with Committee co-chairs to produce newsletter content, share dates for CLE opportunities and increase visibility of the Section among its membership. ► Launched Section Leadership Passport Program at the 2010 Annual Conference, enabling new Section members to interact with Committees seeking to expand their member base.



Chicago Architecture Foundation

• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Membership/Development Associate

  • Sep 2007 - Sep 2008

  ► Oversaw Members’ Only programming – and revenue stream – by securing exclusive tours of architecturally-significant properties in Chicago (Aqua, Krause Music Store, Lane Tech HS). ► Developed, in conjunction with CAF’s design team, online and direct mail membership materials to support the fundraising efforts of the institution. ► Oversaw Members’ Only programming – and revenue stream – by securing exclusive tours of architecturally-significant properties in Chicago (Aqua, Krause Music Store, Lane Tech HS). ► Developed, in conjunction with CAF’s design team, online and direct mail membership materials to support the fundraising efforts of the institution.



Chicago Symphony Orchestra

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Marketing Intern

  • Jul 2007 - Sep 2007

  ► Researched community institutions, stores, restaurants, etc. for grassroots marketing purposes and participated in outreach marketing in Chicago neighborhoods. ► Researched community institutions, stores, restaurants, etc. for grassroots marketing purposes and participated in outreach marketing in Chicago neighborhoods.



DePauw University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Annual Fund Intern

  • Aug 2006 - May 2007

  ► Maintained leadership role in the Senior Gift Drive as Promotions Committee Chair Assisted with publicity projects, cultivation events and donor acknowledgement banquets. ► Maintained leadership role in the Senior Gift Drive as Promotions Committee Chair Assisted with publicity projects, cultivation events and donor acknowledgement banquets.



Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Development Intern

  • May 2006 - Aug 2006

  ► Composed preliminary grant proposals ranging from $2,500 to $20,000. ► Assisted in Planned Giving meetings and in the development of the Trust's Legacy Society. ► Composed preliminary grant proposals ranging from $2,500 to $20,000. ► Assisted in Planned Giving meetings and in the development of the Trust's Legacy Society.



Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Donor Relations Intern

  • Jan 2005 - Feb 2005

  ► Presented a researched document on the fundraising tactics of selected professional ensembles nationwide, including the Knoxville Symphony, Asheville Symphony and Harrisburg Symphony ► Assisted with Education and Outreach programs, including Schooltime Concert Series. ► Presented a researched document on the fundraising tactics of selected professional ensembles nationwide, including the Knoxville Symphony, Asheville Symphony and Harrisburg Symphony ► Assisted with Education and Outreach programs, including Schooltime Concert Series.