Manage the deployment, growth, and evaluation of a six-figure funding portfolio. Spark meaningful and measurable change by developing, managing, and leading equity-centered grant opportunities and investment initiatives that focus on promoting robust economic growth and generational wealth building. Focus areas include: entrepreneurial supports, job creation, community-driven land development projects, and affordable housing supports. Oversee the Vogt Awards - a 24-year old program supporting early-stage startups with non-dilutive funding, a 10-week accelerator, mentorship, and additional resources to accelerate their growth and impact.Served as the primary point of contact for large and complex fiscally-sponsored projects. Managed contracts, grant agreements, and fund distribution.

Facilitate and support innovative strategies to promote equity in Louisville through deployment of capital. Specialize in fiscal sponsorship and impact capital, working closely with fiscally sponsored projects to provide capacity-building support. Collaborate with community organizations, philanthropic institutions, and government agencies to develop equitable economic development initiatives. Engage in trust-based philanthropy practices. Support the creation of sustainable systems that benefit historically marginalized communities.

Leading DancerAccomplished artist having performed in Louisville’s largest performance halls for thousands of local patrons on an annual basis. Skilled at working in a cross-functional team to bring artistic visions to life. Extensive experience collaborating with outside organizations. Accustomed to working on multiple projects simultaneously.ChoreographerDemonstrated success formulating an artistic vision and articulating it for approval by stakeholders. Have managed 12 projects from conception to completion, all delivered on-time and within budget. Staff managed included dancers, production team, and stage management. Interfaced with marketing, development, and community engagement teams to support the projects. Experience with proposal writing and stakeholder engagement. Two projects created for film - one using Adobe Premiere Pro to edit/create, while the other was done with a five-person film crew from Kertis Creative. Have collaborated with a variety of organizations representing a diverse subset of the community.TeacherHighly experienced at delivering content to a wide variety of learners. Creation of syllabus documents designed to guide students through their training. Have worked with myriad skill sets and age ranges. Extensive community outreach work engaging with JCPS students with little to no experience with dance.Miscellaneous Work ResponsibilitiesExperience engaging with members of the Louisville Ballet board, donors, stakeholders, and high-profile members of the Louisville community. Have interfaced with the Louisville Ballet Community Outreach Team to create and deliver content for specific groups in the Louisville area. Have collaborated with the Development Team on fundraising activities, including Brackets for Good, Give for Good, and other targeted giving campaigns. Have worked with the Marketing Department on the creation of social media content, print advertising, word-of-mouth campaigns, season brochures, guerilla marketing.