Managing Director
Boston, Massachusetts, Us
I oversaw all administrative functions of the organization, including Development, Marketing, Finance, Operations, HR, and Facilities Management. In leading the organization through the COVID-19 pandemic, I secured over $400,000+ in government aid, maintained and supported our staff, and increased contributed income revenue by 50% from FY19 to FY21, including increasing funds raised through the annual gala by 200%. Through these efforts, Urbanity ended both FY20 and FY21 with budget surpluses while still delivering impactful, safe programming that served our community.I worked closely with the Founder & Director and Board of Directors to focus and strengthen Urbanity’s artistic vision and strategic goals. With the programming team, we designed two new residency programs that leveraged Urbanity’s space and institutional assets to provide foundational support for BIPOC-identifying artists.I also served as an active member of the Boston arts community, representing Urbanity in conversations around funding challenges, audience development, and larger systemic issues such as housing, education, and transportation that are barriers to equitable arts access.