Ashley Aaron, M.A. Email & Phone Number

Sausalito, CA, US

• Lead Museum Experience team planning for innovative and imaginative onsite programming, outdoor spaces, indoor exhibits, four annual festivals, and large-scale public events for annual visitors of 350,000.
• Create and implement visions and priorities for the onsite experience with Senior Leadership, Research and Evaluation, Marketing, Development and Visitor Services.
• Oversee multi-year and multi-department budget development for Museum Experience teams ($1.7 million), including Museum Public Programs, Camp Programs, Festivals, Special Events and Exhibit Programs.
• Manage expenses, staffing and multi-deparmental revenue to ensure fiscal health and align with strategic goals.
• Develop, manage, and socialize inclusive and efficient processes for creating, vetting and communicating annual and multi-year program plans that achieve the museum’s community and business goals.
• Supervise, interview, onboard, coach, and implement performance needs and project management to team of direct reports.

Berkeley, CA, US

• Facilitate curation, scheduling, organization, and delivery of festival programming; including author panels, workshops, and community events.
• Oversee communication between Authors, Publishers, Publicists and Festival Staff to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
• Research potential authors and artists for genre-based panels, moderators and festival events.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance audience participation and outreach, with particular focus on underrepresented communities.
• Maintain accurate records of program details, participant information, andaudience feedback to inform future programming decisions.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote events through social media and other channels.

Oakland, CA, US

• Directed operations and staffing for public programs, school partnerships, internships, community-based programs, and library workshops across 15+ library branches.
• Secured $100K in funding through grant research and effective proposal development.
• Managed budgeting and reporting processes for community arts programming.
• Fostered collaborations with schools, municipalities, and family resource centers to enhance programming and community impact.

Oakland, CA, US

• Coordinated Art Experiences at Outdoor Markets and Community Events experience for children and families, as a community based literacy and art programm to resource-deprived communities.
• Curated art experiences and curriculum development integrating both equity and social justice frameworks for adults and youth-interns.
• Developed and delivered weekly arts curriculum to adults and children offsite and in community programs and events.
• Designed promotional and marketing material to advertise the work and goals of MOCHA.

Oakland, CA, US

• Organized and implemented programming for child focused, as well as adults-only events.
• Facilitated culturally enriched children’s literature to develop artistic concepts, knowledge of artists of color, and develop children both socially and emotionally.
• Incorporated play-based art and process focused design in school settings for youth.
• Developed 4 series of six-week art experience learning camps for youth onsite at the museum.
• Facilitated and coordinated special art events for children and families in collaboration with community based programming: Black Cultural Zone, Oakland Public Library, Early Childhood and faith-based initiatives.
• Utilizing the arts to teach early learners to be creative, think critically, problem-solve and engage in process based arts with children.

• Developed, coordinated, and designed operations for ongoing and new education and community programming, including daily programs and special events.
• Curated culturally responsive, whole-child focused curriculum experiences for 10 educational programs.
• Designed new processes to build out more intentional family engagement practices into the Organization and Family Services department.
• Managed daily operations and scheduling for 40 teachers.
• Teaching team coaching and individualized professional development plans for staff members continuing their education.
• Directly supervised and implemented performance management evaluations for 20 teachers.

Oakland, California, US

• Supervised and trained 25 teachers and co-developers to create and deliver curriculum for youth ages 5-13.
• Participate and trained fully in the Children's Defense Fund National Training.
• Coordinated and developed Oakland Freedom School's site summer program (East Oakland site) with 200+ children.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the program and ensure Teachers have necessary materials and supplies for the classroom and scholars.
• Provide guidance, support, encouragement, and constructive feedback to Teachers.
• Purchasing and operational support for daily curriculum and enrichment experiences.

Oakland, California, US

Oakland, California, US

Master Of Arts, Ethnic Studies

Bachelor Of Arts, History Of The Americas

Certification, Early Childhood Development

Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies