Developed and directed New York and New Orleans based multi-year Early Art Practitioners (EAP) initiative for visual artists ages 18-26. Designed and administered career development and professional practice curriculum to support young artists of diverse backgrounds and abilities.Developed EAP initiative in New York and New Orleans to introduce cultural norms and practices used for navigating and establishing a professional studio practice in the art field.

Facilitated mentorship and portfolio development series to address unique interests and specific needs of young artists. Forged strategic partnerships with mission and values aligning arts organizations to develop city and nation-wide initiatives around art career exploration for communities of color.

Artist Educator facilitating Saturday Art Programming for Middle and High School age students. The class offered participants an introductory experience in painting, drawing, printmaking and mixed media skills development. Students were also offered the chance to prepare Middle School and High School portfolios as their interest developed in attending specialized art high schools and universities.

Director, School-day and After-school Programs 1998 - 2007 Managed facilitation of daily art education programs and initiatives, including school day, after-school and Saturday Art programming for Pre-K - High School students.Created and developed graphic arts training and internship program for Title 1, High Schoolstudents.Created and managed local partnerships that provided internship opportunities to young artists in the Harlem community.Coordinated and managed youth led community outreach projects in Harlem and South Bronx Communities. Projects ranged from hosting video festivals to public art projects.