Empowering and engaging Native people to share their stories.

Strategically direct, manage and ,implement programs and projects; plan and design program structures and initiatives; and through evaluative assessments, foster and lead program growth with creative and critical thought, foresight expansion, and transformational management.

Managed office operations, program project plannings and progresses, budgets and resources management, conference plannings and groups' travel; and, administered eight different grants and multiple office contracts for reports and quotes.

Provided merchandise marketing and inventory services, in pre and post production, for the artisans' arts and crafts products. The Smithsonian Folklife Festival is an annual event held outdoors on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage has been producing the festival since 1967 inviting musicians, artisans, and storytellers to share their talents in open-air venues free to the public. Each year the festival presents programs by region, nation or… Show more Provided merchandise marketing and inventory services, in pre and post production, for the artisans' arts and crafts products. The Smithsonian Folklife Festival is an annual event held outdoors on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage has been producing the festival since 1967 inviting musicians, artisans, and storytellers to share their talents in open-air venues free to the public. Each year the festival presents programs by region, nation or theme. The Festival has featured programs from more than 90 countries since its inception. Show less

Developed and expanded the global reach of, and producing programs for, the All Roads Film Project, which was a National Geographic initiative that provided a global platform for indigenous and under-represented minority-culture storytellers from around the world through film and photography. Developed and produced the touring international All Roads Film Festival, the international Photography Program, premiere international film nights, and the international film grant program. Implemented… Show more Developed and expanded the global reach of, and producing programs for, the All Roads Film Project, which was a National Geographic initiative that provided a global platform for indigenous and under-represented minority-culture storytellers from around the world through film and photography. Developed and produced the touring international All Roads Film Festival, the international Photography Program, premiere international film nights, and the international film grant program. Implemented the All Roads and National Geographic missions through successful partnerships with allies and entities in cultural activity to identify talent and build global collaborations in film and media. Partnered and collaborated with affiliated festivals in the U.S. and abroad to create new programming, direct program production, and network with the mainstream media industry to find additional support and continued opportunities. Show less

Developed and implemented creative, seasonal, and thematic theater programs. Sought and evaluated live dance and dramatic performances for the NMAI stage in conjunction with the museum's public education programs, artists, and exhibitions. Worked with numerous Native and Indigenous performers and theater groups throughout North and South America. Managed the theater's technical upgrades, oversaw theater/auditorium maintenance, crews, and operations.

Managed collaborative production and programming and team communication between the Smithsonian’s Folklife Center and National Museum of the American Indian for the NMAI's opening event, the "First Americans Festival," involving participation from more than 500,000 Native peoples and performers throughout North and South America. Managed and implemented daily problem-solving as issues arose from performing area to hospitality to public safety—all, to ensure the public's continued enjoyment, and… Show more Managed collaborative production and programming and team communication between the Smithsonian’s Folklife Center and National Museum of the American Indian for the NMAI's opening event, the "First Americans Festival," involving participation from more than 500,000 Native peoples and performers throughout North and South America. Managed and implemented daily problem-solving as issues arose from performing area to hospitality to public safety—all, to ensure the public's continued enjoyment, and to maintain the quality and integrity of the performances. Show less