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Dallas College
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Public Narrative: Leadership, Storytelling, and Action with Marshall Ganz
Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education
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Volunteer Experience
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Board Member
Dallas Black Dance Theatre
- Present 1 year 9 months
Arts and Culture
The mission of Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) is to create and produce contemporary modern dance at its highest level of artistic excellence through performances and educational programs that bridge cultures and reach diverse communities. DBDT, founded in 1976, is the oldest, continuously operating professional dance company in Dallas. The ensemble, a contemporary modern dance company, consists of 14 professional, full-time dancers performing a mixed repertory of modern, jazz, ethnic and…
The mission of Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) is to create and produce contemporary modern dance at its highest level of artistic excellence through performances and educational programs that bridge cultures and reach diverse communities. DBDT, founded in 1976, is the oldest, continuously operating professional dance company in Dallas. The ensemble, a contemporary modern dance company, consists of 14 professional, full-time dancers performing a mixed repertory of modern, jazz, ethnic and spiritual works by nationally and internationally known choreographers. DBDT performs locally and around the globe and makes an indelible impact on audiences.
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Leadership Arts Institute
Business Council for the Arts
- 9 months
Arts and Culture
Leadership Arts Institute (LAI) develops next-generation business leaders committed to fostering the arts through a 10 month intensive leadership development program. LAI alumni have served on more than 170 boards throughout the nation and internationally. https://ntbca.org/lai-dallas-class-of-2023-graduates
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Commissioner | Minneapolis Arts Commission
City of Minneapolis
- 3 years 1 month
Arts and Culture
Advocated for the creation of a Department of Arts and Cultural Affairs for the City of Minneapolis (approved by the city council in 2021) and the creation of a poet laureate program (including the development of a youth poet laureate program) this initiative was approved by the budget committee in 2021 and will be voted on by the full council in 2022.
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National Arts Education Advisory Council
Americans for the Arts
- 5 years
Education
Elected to two consecutive terms as an arts education advisor for Americans for the Arts. Provide guidance for AFTA administration on matters related to arts education.
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Board Chair and Co-Founder
Professional Theatre and Dance Youth Academy
- Present 12 years 4 months
Education
Provide strategic leadership to the Professional Theatre and Dance Youth Academy which provides affordable access to quality arts education in schools and institutions with limited resources.
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Board Member
ROHO Collective
- Present 3 years 10 months
Arts and Culture
rohocollective.org
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Publications
Honors & Awards
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Engage Dallas
Engage Dallas
Engage Dallas is made up of a group of diverse leaders from the ages of 25 to 40 who come from eight different areas of cultural and professional influence: Arts & Entertainment, Business, Education, Government, Hospitality & Tourism, Media, Religion, and the Social Sector. Leaders are selected to participate in a 10-month leadership program that consists of a retreat, relationship building, 8 monthly topic areas with homework, immersion experience, and an Impact Project.
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Global Citizen Alliance Fellow
Global Citizenship Alliance
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Leadership Arts Institute
Business Council for the Arts
Leadership Arts Institute (LAI) develops next-generation business leaders committed to fostering the arts. LAI alumni have served on more than 170 boards throughout the nation and internationally.
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Humphrey Policy Fellow
Humphrey School of Public Affairs
2021-2022 Humphrey School of Public Affairs Policy Fellow. The Policy Fellow program consists of a cohort of 35 leaders from from across sectors who were selected through a competitive process to learn from public officials and policymakers, participate in leadership training and engage in a project to benefit the wider community.
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New Leaders Council Fellow
New Leaders Council
New Leaders Council (NLC) is the top leadership development program for young professionals across the country. Fellows are selected to participate in a 6-month intensive leadership training program in fundraising, public speaking, diversity, equity and inclusion, campaigning, and economics.
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Employee of the Year
University of Chicago Urban Education Institute
Awarded in recognition of extraordinary service, exemplary practice, and stellar results.
Languages
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English
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Spanish
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Organizations
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Dallas Black Dance Theatre
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ROHO Collective
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Arts School Network
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Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals
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National Association of Secondary School Principals
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Asia Leadership Trek
Conference Presenter
- PresentRepresented Harvard University as an academic delegation in Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, and India Sponsored by the Center for Asia Leadership Initiatives and Harvard Kennedy School of Government
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Americans for the Arts
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Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
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Association of Arts Administration Educators
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Professional Theatre and Dance Youth Academy
Board Chair
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Team Women MN
Member
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