Robyn M. Email & Phone Number

Before there was the term "art," it was just a part of who we are. I work to create spaces and opportunities to help every human come back to their better selves through their creative processes and experiences. Art in all its expressive and even unrefined forms is our unique fingerprint on this world. I'm described as a dynamic and visionary arts education leader with over 25 years of comprehensive experience in advocacy, program development, and strategic leadership within the public education sector. Recognized at local, state, and national levels for championing equitable access to high-quality arts education and advancing arts as a fundamental right. Expert in positioning the arts at the center of all learning, leading transformative initiatives that integrate arts education into the core curriculum to enhance student achievement and well-being. Skilled in creating sustainable infrastructure for the arts department, ensuring arts accessibility for all students through strategic foresight and robust system development. Architect of the acclaimed Boca De Oro Festival of Arts and Culture and instrumental in developing innovative programs that build capacity in educators and students alike. Demonstrated ability to forge substantial community partnerships, having collaborated with over 50 arts and culture organizations to deeply integrate arts into community and educational systems. Proven leader in mobilizing youth, fostering arts leadership among students, and creating inclusive platforms for artistic expression and cultural dialogue. Skilled to leverage expertise in staff, student, and community engagement and a passion for arts education to drive excellence and innovation, ensuring that arts education is a crucial part of the academic equation for students of all abilities at every school to improve student achievement and wellness.

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  Urban School District Arts Administrator

  Santa Ana Unified School District