Experience

Exploring the Arts, Inc. (ETA)

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

• Program Director, Partner Schools and Network

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Work closely and collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders at schools to develop and support the execution of a long-term strategic plan for the arts in the school. Lead the vision for a Network-wide strategy that engages all 52 Partner Schools in New York and Los Angeles County both through in-person programming and online platforms.Active Partner School Engagement:• Build and manage strong relationships with school leadership teams, teachers, andexternal partners and actively participate as a thought partner with schools, closely manage annual budgets; troubleshoot obstacles; monitor timelines and benchmarks to keep activities on track; and serve as a respectful matchmaker to potential service providers and colleague schools.• Implement program evaluation tools to ensure timely, accurate collection of data and reporting and internal program assessment.• Identify, recruit and onboard new schools to join ETA’s Partner network with overall strategy and DOE landscape (pipeline building, arts partner concentration, priorities of Office of Arts & Special Projects and/or superintendents.)Network Engagement:• Lead the vision for “Partner School Network” to develop a comprehensive plan for school engagement.• Develop strategy and implementation for fostering ways to encouragedialogue, peer mentoring, inter-visitations and arts-related resource sharing amongETA’s Network of Partner Schools.• Managing the following existing Network programs:- Professional development: envisioning and executing professional development workshops centered around timely topics in teaching and learning in the arts- Peer Learning communities: managing the teacher-led gatherings to facilitatesharing curricula, best practices, successes, and challenges; encouraging participation and ensuring that these communities are supported.- Arts Access grants: Lead the design, refinement, and execution of the strategic support providedto teachers from Alumni Partner Schools Show less

• Program Manager, Partner Schools and Network

  • Nov 2018 - Apr 2023



St. Nicks Alliance

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

• Art Education Manager

  • Dec 2015 - Nov 2018

  Spearhead Arts Education initiative into 20 schools (elementary, middle school, high school) and community centers.Hire and build a roster of 40+ Teaching Artists in visual, performing, digital, fashion and culinary arts.Create external arts partnerships with NYC arts organizations for youth development and programmatic opportunities. Scheduled art education residencies for school year and summer camps. Created professional development opportunities (curriculum workshops, coaching, site visits, etc.) that support Teaching Artists.Created on-boarding process for all Teaching Artists, including centralizing SACC (School Age Child Care Clearances) for staff (SEL, SCR, DOH and DOE/PETS clearances).Maintained budgeting from city and private funds for staffing and supplies of authentic art supplies for Teaching Artists and students. Assisted artists to plan age-appropriate arts curriculum and lessons related to Interdisciplinary Thematic Units in K-8.Plan Youth Arts Portfolio courses for middle and high school students, that support their interest and application to arts-centered high schools or colleges.Created branding for Youth department, including communications (flyers, brochures, school banners, etc) and promotional materials (Youth Express Bus, apparel designs, SYEP logo, banners, etc.)Developed Youth Development opportunities for NYC high school and college students through internships in graphic design and murals, recipient of Center for Art Education's Mentor of the year 2017. Show less

• Communications and Operations Coordinator

  • May 2015 - Dec 2015

  Centralized all SACC Clearances and maintained databases for organization (Statewide Registrar, Department of Health, Department of Education Personnel Eligibility Tracking system, Justice Center Staff Exclusion List)Created branding for division for all internal and external communications materials.Created templates for branding, including creating materials in alignment with city and federal branding requirements depending on contracts. Designed apparel (hoodies, shirts, etc.), brochures, flyers, banners, posters, etc. for division. Show less

• Operations Coordinator

  • Jan 2015 - May 2015

• Operations Assistant

  • Jul 2014 - Jan 2015