As a former educator in my first HR role, I was once told, “You can't teach adults the way you used to teach students.” But I’ve decided that all depends on how you used to teach students: My teaching philosophy was built on seeing the unique value in each person, removing systemic obstacles in the way of their goals, and building a community of mutual respect where everyone could navigate hard conversations together and create replicable successes. My program management philosophy is built on those same person-centered pillars with a foundation of sustainable operations. I don’t consider myself the owner of all knowledge, or all authority; I am constantly learning and growing; and I build teams where everyone understands that we each have something important to contribute toward our collective success. I value authentic engagement and I intentionally plan with engagement in mind.My experiences as an educator and program manager have given me the ability to align long term goals and day-to-day logistics while flexibly supporting the priorities of people and budgets involved along the way. I have high expectations for the people and programs I lead, so I do my best to model those high expectations through my own example. I enjoy the ebb and flow of project-based schedules and supervision, and I actually prefer roles where I wear multiple hats! I love creating community, and I often do that by planning special events where people can connect in accessible and memorable ways.I am honored to be applying all these ideals in my work as Executive Director for ArtsEd Washington. Please reach out if you'd like to discuss how we might connect for collective impact!Highlighted skills:Arts administration; Budget management; Diversity, equity, inclusion; Employee lifecycle; Employee support strategies; Event planning; Hybrid and remote management; Learning development, Leadership development; Microsoft Office Suite; Program development; Public speaking; Strategic planning; Team building