Responsible for planning, creating and implementing museum programming that engages diverse audiences through a balanced portfolio of informative and entertaining events furthering the institution’s mission and goals. Manage a diverse team, creating a foundation for staff to take programmatic risks with courage and embrace opportunities to grow creatively and professionally. Play a strategic role in external communication and fundraising activities related to public programs.

Worked with the founders of the resident theatre company, Native Voices at the Autry, to devise a leadership succession plan. Led the recruitment and hiring process for the next Artistic Director. Provided strategic leadership to chart a sustainable path forward aligned with institutional goals. Guided a collaborative process to reposition communication and fundraising narratives related to the theatre company.

Partner in a boutique firm providing branding and messaging solutions to Fortune-500 clients through tailored event packages, using entertainment as a catalyst for brand awareness at product launches, trade shows and hospitality suites at major sporting events. Provided client leadership teams with analysis of benefits/risks/opportunities to strengthen brand reputation through experiential entertainment.

Member of a fast-paced multi-city creative team working with clients to support and advance brand identity and message through the creation, design and production of live events for audiences of all sizes, from discreet C-suite executive gatherings to large events of up to 100,000. Held primary oversight responsibility for negotiating 100+ entertainment industry contracts annually.