a supportive ecosystem for artists to flourish in community.

creativity + nourishment + connection

honoring the artistry of the elements.

Provided expertise on client projects focused on marketing, communications & strategic growth.

Guided a strategic assessment of the company's existing portfolio to design a path for expansion. Identified areas of opportunity; built layers of capacity into organizational model to add specialization and manage growth.

Promoted during major organizational transition to support change management, crisis intervention, and long term planning for a close-knit team of four. Exceptional interpersonal & communication skills demonstrated while providing comfort, support, and guidance both without words and at very high volumes. Wearer of many hats, especially during playtime. Provider of hugs, sensible snacks, and always an honest opinion.

At the Ginsberg Center for Community Service and Learning, built a cohesive and sustainable marketing infrastructure for a mission-driven organization and developed internal and external communication systems from the ground up. Part of the leadership team that guided the overall strategic direction of the organization, while managing change during several major leadership transitions.

Supported organizations nationwide in the non-profit, government, corporate and higher education sectors with strategic planning and assessments of local, statewide, and regional economic and community impact. Managed a portfolio of high-profile clients including Harvard University, Brookhaven National Laboratory, The YMCA of Greater New York, Central Park Conservancy, NYC Department of Small Business Services, City of Yonkers, and the Clinton School of Public Service.Design, execution, and management of a complete infrastructural overhaul to firm operations including contracts, payroll, RFPs & proposals, receivables, tax returns, audits, and HR policies.

Consulted more than one-hundred New York City public schools on building infrastructure to advance community service programs in support of the NYC Mayor's Service in Schools Initiative and AmeriCorps Vista. Cultivated relationships among school leadership, local businesses and community organizations.

Supported the evolution of the organization's policy and advocacy strategy to build capacity for community-based alternatives in juvenile justice and better position the organization in citywide policy conversations.

Provided on-site assessment of New York City afterschool programs using the organization's internally developed Out Of School Time Instrument.

Collaboratively designed a long-term strategy to scale and expand its successful model. Provided counsel on critical internal challenges to address prior to expansion. Conducted in-depth interviews with school leadership and focus groups with faculty and staff.

An Independent Study conducted for the Education Department provided essential research for the design of culturally authentic and inclusive youth art programming.