Tania Said Email & Phone Number

Muncie, IN, US

Muncie, Indiana, United States

Muncie, Indiana

Tania Said Consulting provides organizational and program development services for museums, nonprofits, and educational organizations.Organizational Development- Community Engagement- Diversity and Inclusion- Education and Outreach- Fundraising- Governance- Interim Leadership & Coaching- Public Relations - Workplace CultureProgram Development- English.

Muncie, Indiana, United States

Work primarily with the College of Communication, Information, and Media and Ball State supporters to fund through individual support educational experiences that prepare students for careers as ethical practitioners and scholars as it redefines the intersection of communication and technology while emphasizing the importance of human interaction.

Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana

- Developed programs for adults, schools, and families that engage and attract visitors resulting in new and renewed art and museum experiences- Directed and coordinated the Museum’s education and public programs - Led first interpretive plan and implementation, including new galleries - Part of the management team for reaccreditation - Co-developed the.

Indiana

Advocated for museum education with and within the art education field and beyond. Established the Museum Education Division Teacher and Museum Partnership, with support from Gaylord, to provide examples of best practices of teachers using museums and recognize them for their extensive efforts.

Washington, D.C.

Led the task force to produce the first annual report and committee to strengthen strategic planning, and successfully helped the Museum Education Roundtable (MER) become a member of the American Alliance of Museums Council of Affiliates. Also reviewed the Journal of Museum Education articles, assisted with strategic planning, and volunteered with.

Built capacity through fundraising, board training, volunteer recruitment, and development of policies and procedures. Managed the Bead Museum operation in a busy downtown neighborhood of Washington, DC.

Worked with AAM members and staff to improve diversity in museums

Advocated for underserved Smithsonian audiences through developing programs in consultation with various community and Smithsonian groups and organizations. Provided coordination and assistance in various teacher training and educational policy meetings.

Researched links between national service and museums

Point person for media inquiries, wrote press releases and newsletter articles, and assisted with legislative communication

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Developed public relations systems for providing support to media needing information about museums, assisted with various museum advocacy campaigns, e.g. Elementary and Secondary Education Act, IRS regulations, reauthorization and funding bills, etc.

B.A. With Honors, Telecommunications/Media*, Art History

*The Department of Telecommunications became the Department of Media in October of 2021.

Certificate, Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages

First recipient of the Ball Family Leadership Legacy Fund for Women English teacher, Ross Community Center, Muncie, Indiana, Summer 2021

Developing Major Gifts

Board Engagement Nonprofit Support Network

Art History, Anthropology, Communications

Activities and Societies: International Student Exchange Program, Art on Kampus

M.A., Museum Studies (With Visual Culture - Art History, Anthropology, And American Studies)

Career Development Fellowship