Paris College of Art joins forces with MakeSense in this Master’s program (MA) that equips citizen designers with the practical know-how (design thinking methods, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills) to successfully lead design projects that will bring positive societal changes. The guiding question for this program is: How can design change the world?Thesis: "Art as a Tool for Feminist Political Change in Paris, France"

Cultural exchange as an American childcare provider and educator in which English speaking skills were shared and returned for immersion into French culture

Worked directly with Justice & Peace Department to develop curriculum and ways to activate students and staff on designated social issues within the classroom and in the community; field visits, partnerships with various departments, event planning, community outreach, public speaking, weekly meetings, art exhibitions, workshopsEstablished relationships with various non-profit, educators, community leaders and activists in the Twin Cities area in order to share marginalized voices through weekly events, field visits, and guest lecturers Planning and curation of yearly university sponsored symposiums and creation of art exhibitions centered around appointed social issues working to foster dialogue between students, staff, and community membersManagement of daily administrative tasks involving telephone and email, drafting and composing newsletters, student peer to peer counseling, acting as department representative, tracking of time-sheets and minutes

Successfully demonstrated office management skills including: greeting visitors, responding to telephone and email, and in–person requests with effective verbal and written communication