Empowering Foster Youth Through Education-Leading a pilot program that pairs volunteer Advocates with foster youth for personalized academic support, improving educational outcomes.-Overseeing volunteers, including recruitment, training, and ongoing management.-Building strong relationships with schools, caseworkers, and teachers to ensure program success.-Collaborating with the school district to implement and expand the program, maximizing its reach.Advocating for Systemic Change-Partnering with the Oregon Department of Education, Department of Human Services, legislators, and community stakeholders to advocate for changes in ESSA that address the educational needs of foster youth on in-home safety plans and temporary reunifications.-Championing the development of Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs) for foster youth, providing similar protections to a 504 plan and continuing support even after exiting foster care custody.-Securing grant funding to ensure program sustainability and expand its impact.

EPAC nurtures young talents aged 2-19 in dance, theatre, and music. Our dedicated focus includes creating safe havens for LGBTQ+ youth while fostering holistic personal growth.Engineered comprehensive internal evaluations, tailoring programs to enhance inclusivity and engagement in diverse communities.Collaborated with the Board of Directors and multifunctional teams to achieve revenue and program targets, strengthening organizational impact and sustainability.Advocated for transparent financial management, resulting in a 28% reduction in capital expenditures through rigorous budget reviews.Managed over 10 annual theatre and dance productions within a stringent $250,000 budget, excelling in contract negotiation and budget control.Introduced HR enhancements, increasing staff productivity by 50% and reducing turnover rates from 75% to 5%.Co-created dance and theatre curriculum and implemented policies fostering inclusivity, with a focus on supporting BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals.Forged impactful alliances, elevating fundraising and community programming through diverse marketing strategies, including social media, events, performances, and speaking engagements.

● Provided strategic guidance to the County Administrator, shaping policies and practices that championed equity, inclusion, and internal and external access.● Played a key role in County Administrators denouncing white supremacy, fostering a commitment to racial equity, and implementing an improved process for hate crime reporting, leading to a significant 30% increase in reported cases.● Spearheaded the creation of a comprehensive equity plan. The plan's policies and procedures resulted in a noteworthy 8% reduction in gender pay disparities within the county per the University of Oregon’s Human Resources and Equity Department.

Provided leadership with valuable insights by analyzing metrics, offering recommendations, and actively contributing to developing each organization's inclusion strategy aligned with their commitment to equity and progress.Successfully oversaw project budgets and timelines, employing actionable metrics, goal-setting, and progress tracking to ensure efficient project delivery, aligning with each organization's commitment to excellence.Negotiated agreements with vendors, locations, and speakers for events that ranged from 10 to over 200 attendees. These events played a pivotal role in enhancing each organization's networking efforts and outreach..Actively presented at local conferences, events, and networking groups, significantly elevating each organization's visibility and increasing public awareness about their missions and initiatives.Designed and executed a streamlined event planning process for RAIN Eugene, resulting in a 35% reduction in project delivery time, aligning with the organization's dedication to efficiency. Similar processes were also implemented for VR Solutions and RWIT, optimizing their event planning workflows.

Taught children ages 2-18 in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical and musical theaterResponsible for maintaining production budgets, lighting design, and staging

Created production schedules, led production meetings, and coordinated with Artistic Director to bring their vision to lifeDesigned lighting, sound, and sets; stage-managed all productions.