Curator of performing, literary and cinematic arts for one of the largest Latino cultural institutions in the country.

Lead curator of performing arts programming.

Charged with all legislative and public media affairs for the 8th district of Cook County.

Provided leadership, programming design and strategic planning for performing arts initiatives positioning the National Museum of Mexican Art as a national leader in Mexican/Mexican-American/Latino performing arts presenters. • Curatorial expertise. Curated and oversaw the expansion of performing arts programming on a local, regional and national level. • Strategic planning and facilitation. Oversaw strategic plan processes for both national and local programs. Well-versed in… Show more Provided leadership, programming design and strategic planning for performing arts initiatives positioning the National Museum of Mexican Art as a national leader in Mexican/Mexican-American/Latino performing arts presenters. • Curatorial expertise. Curated and oversaw the expansion of performing arts programming on a local, regional and national level. • Strategic planning and facilitation. Oversaw strategic plan processes for both national and local programs. Well-versed in translating missions and goals into operating plans with clear benchmarks and annual objectives. • Budget management. Experience in developing and monitoring program and organizational budgets. Designed financial protocols and procedures to control costs and monitor disbursements. • Development and grants management. Led development efforts on a local, regional and national level to support programming.• Advocacy work and constituency building. Extensive experience in articulating issues in arts, media, Latino/immigrant and LGBTQ as they relate to social justice. • Culturally relevant programming. Extensive experience in curating culturally relevant programming with a particular focus on Latina/o, female, immigrant and LGBTQ communities. • Innovative Partnerships. Experience in designing groundbreaking partnerships in the arts, on a local, regional and national level, serving marginalized and underrepresented communities. Show less

Focal point of position: Provided leadership and direction for Radio Arte’s initiatives and general operations. • Development and grants management. Managed over $500,000 in grants for local, regional and national initiatives that impact Latino, immigrant, and LGBTQ resilient communities. Raised over $350,000 in new funding in corporate and foundation grants for various programs. • Organizational development and capacity building. Design and provide technical assistance to… Show more Focal point of position: Provided leadership and direction for Radio Arte’s initiatives and general operations. • Development and grants management. Managed over $500,000 in grants for local, regional and national initiatives that impact Latino, immigrant, and LGBTQ resilient communities. Raised over $350,000 in new funding in corporate and foundation grants for various programs. • Organizational development and capacity building. Design and provide technical assistance to community-based and non-governmental organizations in the areas of arts, media and LGBTQ issues, community assessment, and process/outcome evaluation. • Budget management. Experience in developing and monitoring program and organizational budgets. Managed financial protocols and procedures to control costs and monitor disbursements. • Policy development and analysis. Led development process of organizational policies and procedures. • Advocacy work and constituency building. Extensive experience in articulating issues in arts, media, Latino/immigrant and LGBTQ as they relate to social justice. • Culturally relevant programming. Extensive experience in designing culturally relevant programming with a particular focus on Latina/o, female, immigrant and LGBTQ communities. • New/Social Media. Experience in designing ground-breaking partnerships, serving marginalized and underrepresented communities to provide a first voice forum for new voices to address social issues through the use of new/social media. Show less