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Chicago, IL

Lead an ambitious Chicago-based nonprofit that creates theatre and film projects for, with, and by individuals with Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities. Collaborate wth multiple stakeholders to effectively develop and deliver the mission and strategic vision for the organization.

Greater Chicago Area

• Instruct diverse clientele, ranging from ages 16 to 84, and all fitness levels from pre-surgery to professional athlete, in private, duet, and group sessions
• Experience with various special populations including post-rehab, spinal injuries, MS, fibromyalgia, arthritis, osteoporosis, uterine prolapse, and pre-and-post natal clients
• Recognize clients’ individual needs, applying modifications and various props to suit their ability level and/or body type, and implementing appropriate tactile, verbal, and visual cues and adjustments
• Support clients in setting and reaching goals, charting progress after each session and also developing at-home routines

London, United Kingdom

• Participated in weekly arts based sessions for individuals with dementia and their family caregivers.
• Collaborated with art and music therapists support participants
• Learned from UK’s pioneering institution for Reminiscence

London, United Kingdom

• Assisted in multiple theatre based sessions and projects working with actors with varying learning disabilities.
• Assisted on R&D for immersive theatre performance, Madhouse: Re-Exit and accompanying museum exhibition and creative workshops with Hackney Museum.
• Co-facilitated the Spring Back program, leading weekly workshops alongside a Drama Therapist, utilizing Forum theatre to build resilience and problem solving skills.
• Led collaboration between ensemble of actors with varying I/DD and Books Beyond Words to create pictorial book about the history of institutionalization for individuals with disabilities

London, United Kingdom

• Assisted with puppetry making and performances for Children's Puppet Clubs (ages 5-11) and Youth Theatre (ages 11-17)
• Collaborated with young artists ranging from 6 to 18 years old, to design and build puppets ranging from small stick puppets to a comprehensive 8-foot tall bunraku-style monster
• Assisted Youth Theatre director for end-of-term performances of original show devised by the young performers
• Led creative play exercises encouraging breathing, eye contact, and spatial awareness

Greater Chicago Area

• Cover group classes (prenatal Pilates, Healthy Neck & Shoulders, and Postural Pilates) and private clients at an outpatient occupational/physical therapy clinic
• Appropriately modify and address several injuries and special populations including spinal fusions, thoracic outlet syndrome, sciatica, breast cancer treatment, complications during and after pregnancy

Greater Chicago Area

• Co-founded and lead weekly movement and acting classes for teens with Down Syndrome
• Direct bi-annual public performances
• Organize fundraising efforts and marketing campaigns for non-profit organization
• Explore range of motion while remaining sensitive to the unique physical needs of the Down Syndrome body including compressed cervical vertebrae, hyper-mobile and unstable joints, flat feet, and heart conditions.

Ma Applied Theatre Drama In The Community And Drama Education, Theatre/Theater

Activities and Societies: Course RepresentativeDissertation: Side By Side - Developing Applied Theatre Programming to Support the.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Drama And Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

Activities and Societies: Remembrance Scholar, Women's Choir, Drama