Megan Carney Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il

About Face Theatre is dedicated to advancing LGBTQ+ equity through community building, education, and performance. We are dedicated to being an intentionally and increasingly anti-racist organization. Due to the intersectionality of our identities, we understand our work to advance LGBTQ+ equity as directly connected to movements for racial justice. We envision an affirming and equitable world in which all LGBTQ+ individuals are thriving and free from prejudice and discrimination.

University Of Illinois At Chicago

The Gender and Sexuality Center at UIC creates a more inclusive campus and catalyzes positive social change by challenging heteronormativity and promoting deeply engaged and life affirming thinking, learning, and action. The Gender & Sexuality Center is one of the six Centers for Cultural Understanding & Social Change at UIC housed in the Office of Diversity.In this role I provided vision and strategy for dynamic interdisciplinary programs. I worked closely with a dedicated staff and in… Show more The Gender and Sexuality Center at UIC creates a more inclusive campus and catalyzes positive social change by challenging heteronormativity and promoting deeply engaged and life affirming thinking, learning, and action. The Gender & Sexuality Center is one of the six Centers for Cultural Understanding & Social Change at UIC housed in the Office of Diversity.In this role I provided vision and strategy for dynamic interdisciplinary programs. I worked closely with a dedicated staff and in solidarity with the other Centers for Cultural Understanding and Social Change on campus to advance an intersectional social justice agenda to better support students and faculty of underrepresented identities. I built and sustained relationships with stakeholders on campus, across the city and through national networks. I led all financial planning, budget management, and fundraising. Show less

Chicago

The Women’s Leadership and Resource Center promotes gender equity through programming that raises awareness of women’s and gender issues, develops women’s leadership, and celebrates women’s accomplishments and contributions. We provide resources as well as individual consultation on issues such as sexual harassment and sexual assault. The Campus Advocacy Network is an on campus service center dedicated to providing confidential, anonymous, free services to UIC students, staff and… Show more The Women’s Leadership and Resource Center promotes gender equity through programming that raises awareness of women’s and gender issues, develops women’s leadership, and celebrates women’s accomplishments and contributions. We provide resources as well as individual consultation on issues such as sexual harassment and sexual assault. The Campus Advocacy Network is an on campus service center dedicated to providing confidential, anonymous, free services to UIC students, staff and faculty who have experienced sexual assault, domestic/dating violence, stalking and hate crimes. Show less

Chicago, Nyc, Pittsburgh

While completing my graduate degree at Virginia Tech, I was a teaching artist, playwright, director, and adjunct faculty working at The Goodman Theatre, Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, University of Michigan, and Northwestern University to develop inclusive courses and lead on productions and public programs.

Greater Chicago Area

I was one of the founders of AFYT and shepherded that program for 8 years providing artistic and programmatic oversight, cultivation of partnerships and funding relationships, and leading a dynamic process to develop original performance work with large and diverse youth ensembles.

Mfa, Theatre Arts - Directing And Public Dialogue

Bachelor'S Degree, Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities