Conduct trainings in the Washington DC area over the past twenty years to prevent, interrupt, heal from, and end violence and abuse, with a focus on LGBTQ and BIPOC folks. Trained a diverse group of Trans and non-binary people to be empowerment self-defense trainers as part of a 2023 DC Government grant, an initiative that was formed to combat the alarming prevalence of hatred and violence affecting our communities.

Built partnerships with hospitality industry professionals and establishments to promote a safe and welcoming culture. Trained restaurant staff and hospitality professionals on active bystander intervention. Built communication infrastructure such as newsletters and slack channels to connect Safe Bars chapters and trainers across the U.S and Canada. Represented Safe Bars in the media, at trade events, and at conferences. Designed, produced, and distributed promotional materials.

Wrote and edited digital copy, language punch ups and marketing for a popular social media conference. Wrote descriptions for conference workshops and sales packages for a youthful, digital-minded, influencer audience.

Curated the A.C.T.O.R. (A Continuing Talk on Race) discussion each month, Busboys' most popular in-house series and led conversations featuring Alice Walker, Ibram X. Kendi, Angela Davis, Melissa Harris-Perry and Tim Wise. Conceived ideas for new in-house series events. Designed, edited, and coordinated production of marketing materials. Promoted events and brand using conventional and social media techniques. Worked with clients to plan events down to the smallest detail including cost, set… Show more Curated the A.C.T.O.R. (A Continuing Talk on Race) discussion each month, Busboys' most popular in-house series and led conversations featuring Alice Walker, Ibram X. Kendi, Angela Davis, Melissa Harris-Perry and Tim Wise. Conceived ideas for new in-house series events. Designed, edited, and coordinated production of marketing materials. Promoted events and brand using conventional and social media techniques. Worked with clients to plan events down to the smallest detail including cost, set up, menu, technology, and promotion. Show less

Performed gigs across the East Coast and collaborated with well-renowned musicians as a full-time self-employed guitarist and singer-songwriter. Managed funds and budgeting, promotion, booking gigs, and sound engineering. Featured in multiple independent movies. Nominated for a Wammie (Washington Area Music Award) due to my musical talent and entrepreneurial spirit.