Raised $12,000 via Kickstarter for successful Houston premiere of Uncle Eb, an alternate universe sequel to A Christmas CarolReceived $15,000 Support for Artists and Creative Individuals grant from the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance to produce The Honeycomb Trilogy in rep, summer of 2023 and an additional $6000 in individual donations and in-kind supportRecruited and managed 50 local theatre artists to produce all three parts of The Honeycomb Trilogy in rep, including “binge days” on weekends to rave audience reviews with only 5 days to load in and tech all three shows.Comped over $4000 in tickets to audience members who would otherwise have been unable to see the production, a majority of whom were individuals of colorPlanning two world-premiere productions in collaboration with other small companies in Houston for 2024, including a possible large-scale immersive production with an anticipated budget of close to $100,000

Spearheading a comprehensive overhaul and implementation of experiential learning components within a 4-year curriculum, impacting the educational journey of 960 medical students annually.Collaborating closely with esteemed faculty to design and execute simulation cases and assessments, demonstrating a commitment to both summative and formative evaluation methodologies.Engaging in process improvement for the Office of Educational Affairs including the introduction of new process documentation software to improve the capture of institutional knowledge efficiently and effectively.Directing the Clinical Skills Steering Committee, fostering collaboration and innovation in the development of cutting-edge educational initiatives.Providing hands-on oversight of simulation activities for the entire school of medicine, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to established educational objectives and standards of best practice.Orchestrating a successful de-siloing initiative, effectively breaking down barriers between course coordinators and administrators in both pre and post-clerkship phases, streamlining curricular delivery for optimal efficiency and impact.

Providing directing consultation to theatre teachers and community theatre directorsLaunched the first summer Shakespeare festival in Bryan/College Station, TX (Shakes on the Lake) and successfully facilitated the transition to new leadership pre-COVIDOne Act Play Adjudicator/Clinician 2015-presentConference Presenter15 workshops for Texas Thespians Festival 2022 (Topics: directing, theatrical Mime, sound design, cold reads)5 workshops for Texas Educational Theatre Association (TxETA) TheatreFest 2022 (Topics: Physical embodiment, theatrical mime, cold reads)3 workshops for TxETA SummerFest 2022 (Topics: re-defining the role of the director, coaching actors, physical embodiment)6 workshops at TxETA TheatreFest 2019 (Topics: Uta Hagen bootcamp, devising theatre, coaching actors)Invited Keynote SpeakerUSITT Southwest 2015Texas A&M freshman leadership organization Aggie Fish Club, 2013-presentSimOps 2020 (canceled due to COVID)Texas Interprofessional Education Consortium, 2019Guest LecturerTexas A&M College of Medicine - LGBTQ+ issues for 2017-presentTexas A&M Department of Performance Studies, 2018, 2022Texas A&M Department of Recreation and Tourism Services 2020, 2021

Pioneered the establishment of the Center for Clinical Arts, Skills, and Experiential Learning at the University of Houston College of Medicine, fostering an innovative and transformative learning environment, receiving the first MVP Award in the organization’s history.Maximized strategic planning for a 17,000 sq ft simulation center in partnership with architects and institutional project managers, showcasing proficiency in project management and resource optimizationLed the successful selection and implementation of a new learning management system contract totaling nearly $400,000 over 3 years while serving as institutional lead for training, troubleshooting, and vendor relations.Demonstrated exceptional leadership in human resources, overseeing recruitment, retention, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives related to contractors, contributing to a vibrant and diverse organizational culture.Managed comprehensive learning and development responsibilities, including the development and delivery of training curricula for contractors, internal stakeholders, and students, ensuring a highly skilled and motivated team.Conducted regular needs assessments for faculty development, resulting in targeted and impactful initiatives on critical topics such as classroom leadership, adult learning theory, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement, all with a satisfaction rating of over 85%.Spearheaded collaborative curriculum integration efforts with multiple internal and external stakeholders (via a diverse advisory committee), fostering a cohesive and interdisciplinary educational approach.Oversaw the leadership development of full-time staff and student workers, fostering a culture of growth and excellence.Mentored colleagues nationwide on leadership, advocacy, and diversity and inclusion, contributing to the broader educational community.

Standardized Patient Trainer (2014-2016)Standardized Patient (2013-2014)Established reputation for expertise and excellence, leading to the creation and tailoring of two subsequent positionsInitiated and facilitated departmental DEI initiatives, including safe space training, cognitive bias training, and leadership trainingManaged implementation of learning & development programs across 5 campuses throughout TexasDesigned high quality graphic and video content to effectively train difficult skills across multiple campusesCultivated collaborative relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including high value external stakeholdersConsulted for other academic institutionsDeveloped and facilitated learning and development training for medical students struggling with communication skillsPresented multiple invited DEI presentations.

Envisioned and founded the first-ever (and still only) professional* theatre company in a community of over 250,000 peopleRecruited and managed a team of between 9 and 21 diverse artists and intern artists over 5 yearsFostered improved collegiality between local theatres through leadership of a community-wide theatre collective for 3 yearsDeveloped strong relationships with local businesses, donors, and artists that culminated in a multi-location immersive theatre experience – the first of its kind within 100 milesEstablished and protected a reputation for a healthy working environment, a commitment to equity and diversity, and extremely high standards of artistic excellenceProduced an average of 2-3 high-quality, intimate full productions of new work yearly on a minimal budget, with a focus on regional premieres and second-productions to benefit playwrights of essential new workMentored 3 early-career directors, including one who has now worked in Tokyo, London, and Denver, another who founded and still runs a queer-focused theatre in the DFW area, and the third who has been a successful high school theatre teacher in Texas since 2018

Delivered high quality instruction on the SAT/ACT to high school studentsEnergized and motivated students to improve study habitsMonitored student progress to assist in customizing curriculum to fit each class’ needs