I’m a Boston-based mom of many passions that have three common threads. They’re all connected by creativity, storytelling and, most importantly, emotional connection. As a Black woman, I’ve inherited pride for, and protectiveness over, the beauty and the resilience of my people.As a biracial woman, with a unique outlook on privilege and identity, I’ve learned how to exist in spaces where I don’t feel an innate sense of belonging. As a choreographer, I’ve learned how to think on my feet (quite literally) and lead groups of artists through discomfort with care.As a performer, I’ve learned the bravery, vulnerability and self care required to show up in front of hundreds of people on a regular basis.As a writer, I’ve learned how to delve deep into other people’s mindsets to create compelling and authentic characters. And as a mom — as a daughter, a wife, a sister and a friend — I’ve learned the overwhelming power of empathy, grace and love. All paths have led me to EDI work in the arts. It is always with a growth mindset, and my whole heart, that I use my rare collective experiences to create safe, equitable and inclusive environments — spaces where people feel a true sense of belonging and where the arts thrive.