Education
- M.F.A. Theatre Education and Applied Theatre, 2024, Emerson College
- M.S. Organizational Leadership - focus in Higher Education, 2012, Wheelock College, Boston, Massachusetts
- B.A. Performing Arts - focus in Theater, Certificate in Community Based Human Services, Minor in Visual Arts, 2009, Wheelock College, Boston, Massachusetts
Biosketch
I am a passionate higher education professional and teaching artist dedicated to designing impactful, inclusive learning experiences that promote growth, engagement and community. Grounded in student-centered learning and theatre education, I bring creative energy, strong communication, and strategic organization to every initiative. I have led the development of academic and social programs that foster connection, recognition, and a culture of belonging across campus and beyond. My strength lies in connecting people, cultivating collaborative partnerships, and creating environments where individuals feel empowered, valued, and inspired to reach their full potential.
Positions: City-ship Program Coordinator, Honors Events Coordinator, Honors Advisory Board facilitator, Chair of the Commonwealth Honors Council (CHC), Community Engagement HELO Coordinator, TAP liaison, Honors fundraising and alumni initiatives, Adjunct Facutly for First Year Seminar in Honors: Text in the City, London on the Stage: Theatre and Community(study abroad program), and Leading for Good (previously Experiencing Philanthropy).
Selected Awards and Honors
- Transformation Education Pillars of Excellence Award, 2019
- Excellence Award in Collaboration, 2018-2019
Selected Presentations
- Ways to Prevent Transfer Shock (co-presenter) - New England Transfer Association (NETA)
- True Colors: Learning to Manage Different Personalities in the Workplace (co-presenter) - National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)
- Winter Strategies (co-presenter) - National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)