Arts Administrator and Communications Professional with career experience in Higher Education and Hospitality Management. With experience in program management, conference and event planning and promotion, guest experience facilitation, student and faculty mentoring and leadership, writing and editing, public communications, assessment and evaluation, and retail and restaurant sales and management, as well a commitment to sustainability initiatives, independent learning, and community involvement, I remain dedicated to personal and professional development. Writing specialist with 10 years teaching experience in higher education. Demonstrated teaching excellence within a diverse array of writing subjects, including introductory and advanced composition, creative writing, environmental writing, scientific writing, social science writing, and digital writing. As the Director of LitHop Fresno, a member of Leadership Fresno Class 37, associate member of the Cultural Arts Rotary Club, and Director of Fundraising and Grant Writing (Board Position) for startup nonprofit, Life in the Wildlands, I am dedicated to community service and leadership.Personal interests include environmental sustainability, health and wellness practices, culinary arts, outdoor recreation activities, and creative writing.