Entering into its 13th year, the O+ Festival has steadily empowered community wellness and access to public art by connecting musicians, artists, wellness providers, and local organizations. This year-round non-profit is centered in Kingston, NY and serves as a consultancy to others who are trying to boost their communities through a unique exchange of art and wellness. The O+ Festival has produced 50+ murals in Kingston to date.

KCI's aim is to provide accessible internet service to nearby residents, who will be trained as digital apprentices to gain the skills needed to build and maintain this community network. As a Community Coordinator, I am shaping and launching this process with the Kingston community and anchor organizations, and am establishing operational infrastructure so that KCI can grow and take root in Kingston.

Was Curriculum Director for the world’s largest global technology entrepreneurship program for girls between the ages of 10-18. Over 8000 girls from 78 countries participated in the 2016 season. At the time, Technovation partnered with organizations such as Google’s Made With Code, UN Women, and the Peace Corps. Oversaw major curriculum revision for entrepreneur and technology program Designed, launched, and managed the Master Educator Program to provide professional development to mentors around the worldFounded and co-hosted the Ask an Expert Webinar Series on topics such as ideation, prototyping, UX design, and product developmentCollaborated with Rockman et al program evaluators to assess program impact

Managed day-to-day activities of education department, developed curricula and led various K-12 programs. Conducted professional development workshops for K-12 teachers. Created educational media and expended digital resources. Launched pilot program “Get Invested”, funded by the HP Catalyst, New Learners Consortium. This brought together local and international at risk students to develop innovations that help solve social issues. They examined the use of technology in historical context, designed products or services to address real-world problems, and presented their pitches to Silicon Valley professionals. Developed and refined curriculum."Get Invested" received two awards: STEM Innovation Award for Engineering from the Silicon Valley Education Foundation in 2012, and the Superintendent's Award for Excellence in Museum Education in 2013. Developed “Talking to the Future” program, funded by Intel. High school students interacted with key computer industry visionaries, such as Rich Hilleman (CCO of Electronic Arts), who describe what it is like to work in the industry, then present a real life challenge to the students which they address as a team.

Collaborated with Collections team to develop media content for 25k sq.ft. signature floor and cyber exhibit encompassing 2000 years of computing history; secured image assets and reproduction rights. Interviewed industry leaders for short video segments provided throughout exhibit; developed and managed high volume of media content with contractors. Served as key link among departments including collections, education and marketing. Coordinated activities of media producer and contractors; participated in media review meetings. Compiled bi-weekly media production updates and reported progress to management. Provided staff training and orientation; tracked media expenditures, edited video. Suggested transition to expert interview approach and presentation in personal video stations throughout exhibit.Conducted interviews with industry leaders Effectively managed media assets for 500 minutes of video in exhibit, and came in under budget

Launched SF O+ Festival in 2013 as co-producer. Launched Petaluma O+ Festival November 7-9th as Bay Area Director in 2014. Liaison to national team, recruit key team members; oversee committees, determine project milestones, develop budget, fundraising.

Worked on a video project related to the themes in August Wilson's play "Radio Golf" with students at two high schools on the SF peninsula. This video played in the lobby of the Mountain View Center for Performing Arts during the course of the production. Created a promotional video for the Education and Community Outreach department about the Playing With Poetry summer camp.

Worked on documentary about the German Resistance during WWII Valkyrie: The Plot to Kill Hitler. Aired on the History Channel Nov. 24, 2008

Launched art gallery functioning as community space featuring monthly art openings, music, literature and other events based on local interest. Curated shows, overseeing all live events. Spearheaded community outreach; contacted area schools as well as public agencies and news distributors. Coordinated art shipments and installation. Managed comprehensive event and opening budgets; developed Website. Managed highly successful photography and video exhibit documenting daily lives and issues of mental health patients by music producer Malcolm Burn; preview of feature-length documentary aired at KMOCA during Mental Health Awareness Month, with event generating positive press and enhancing community understanding.

Interacted with professors and social service professionals to develop curriculum and add multimedia segments to online training modules covering workplace integration of people with disabilities. Oversaw camera crew and coordinated Web conferences at Hunter College Distance Learning Center. Served as liaison among professors, social service workers, and disabled participants for video segments and audio interviews. Worked with online education software company to offer beta testing. Held integral role in retaining project funding through presentation of project evaluation with recommended suggestions to a scientific review committee.Identified agencies for inclusion in online module videos, emphasizing industry best practices.Transformed traditional college learning experience for improved online experience while ensuring accomplishment of project objectives within established timeframe.

Led monthly writing, theater and film workshops for guests at therapeutic farm for the mentally ill in the Berkshires

Earned competitively awarded fellowship to work with students and faculty integrating technology into teaching and learning; provided technical support for computer hardware and software as well curriculum development and implementation. Designed series of seminars for students on New York City pertaining to arts, technology, and science. Led workshops in Web design, film editing, photography, music and presentation for semester end projects. Emphasized conveyance of information using multimedia for teaching and learning. Facilitated implementation of cross-campus project aligning Honors College students and faculty from seven different CUNY campuses. Designed assignments and supported administration of various projects, integrating agencies including the Metropolitan Opera and the New York Times.Trained hundreds of students and faculty in use of applications including Garageband, iMovie, iPhoto, and Dreamweaver for semester multimedia projects.

Managed application process for four MA programs, coordinating 40+ graduate assistantships and leading various workshops. Delivered excellent customer service while handling high-volume clientele. Interfaced with administration, faculty and students to streamline application process. Advised students regarding proper course of study and assisted foreign students with visa requirements. Wrote reports for Dean pertinent to student retention and attrition, average applicant GRE scores, and open house attendance. Supervised three staff.

Worked with professors in different disciplines to help them meet Writing Across the Curriculum objectivesIntegrated low stakes writing assignments into syllabus for various freshmen coursesWorked one-on-one with students to help them meet writing requirements