I am a Program Specialist at the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency offering grants, technical assistance, research, and convenings to the non profit arts field. In this role, I manage a portfolio of federal grants for arts organizations nationwide working with film, video, emerging and electronic media, and engage in field-building initiatives to support the greater creative ecosystem for artists and contemporary art professionals.I am currently pursing a Masters in Urban & Community Planning at the Pratt Institute. My studies focus on public space, cultural & historic preservation, and the role of the artists and arts organizations in urban development and policy.