SUMMARY
A visionary leader with 25 years experience reimagining art museums and advocating for excellence in art, culture, education and nonprofit management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2019-2020
Curator of Interpretation, Mississippi Museum of Art, Jackson, MS
2018-2020
Arts Consultant, Culture Conduit Consulting, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2016-2019
Deputy Director for Education, Pérez Art Museum Miami, Miami, FL
2012-2016
Education Manager, Nova Southeastern University Art Museum, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
1995-2012
Director of Education and Exhibitions, Young At Art Museum, Davie, FL

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2017
Visiting Lecturer, University of Miami, School of Communications, Interactive Media MFA
2004-2005
Artist-In-Residence, Miami Children’s Museum/P.Wheatley Elementary School, Overtown, FL
2003-2004
Art Instructor, Ceramics & Sculpture, Town of Davie Parks & Recreation, Davie, FL
2001
Summer Art Educator, Art Gallery of Ontario, Canada
1996-1997
Art Program Coordinator, Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward, Hallandale, FL
1994-1995
Art Camp Coordinator, City of Miramar Parks & Recreation, Miramar, FL

EDUCATION
2017
Nova Southeastern University, Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Nonprofit Administration
2005
University of Florida/New World School of the Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Painting (cum laude)
1995
Broward College, Early Childhood Education, Certification
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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
2020
Curating Our Culture: The Importance of Minority Representation in Museum Culture, The Jackson Advocate, Jackson, MS
Making Museums Matter: Museum Educators on the Front Lines, Frost Art Museum, Miami, FL
2019
Florida Atlantic University, Ritter Art Gallery, Boca Raton, FL
Florida Alliance of Arts Education, Indigenous Teaching and Learning, session moderator, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Art Noir, ArtServe: Smart Talk Series, panelist, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Florida International University, Miami Beach Urban Studios, Miami Beach, FL
Seminole Art Scene from the Frontlines, moderator, History Fort Lauderdale, FL
2018
The Power of Social Justice Work in Museums, panelist, South East Museums Conference, MS, p.45-46
The Power of Social Justice Work in Museums, panelist, Association of African American Museums Conference, VA, p. 39
Inspiration and Opportunity, ArtTable Florida, Miami, FL
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Roundtable facilitator, Diversity in Art Museum Leadership Convening, Cleveland, OH
Museums, Learning and Schools, Miami Schools Fair, ICA Miami, FL
2017
Necessary Collaboration and Civic Responsibility, p.13, Reimagining the Museum Conference, Colombia
Relevance Beyond the Gallery: Art in Complex Times, Museum Association of the Caribbean Conference, Miami, FL
Art In Public Places, Film, Music Art & Culture Conference, Miami Gardens, FL
2016
Curatorial Round Table, International Humanities Project (IHP), Miami, FL
Art Talk: From Inspiration to Collaboration, Arsht Center ArtLaunch, Miami, FL
2015
Frida Rediscovered: The Lost Images, African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, FL
2014
Book-Making inspired by Vojtêch Kubašta, Bienes Museum, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Life Long Learning in Museums, Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL
2011
Hands-on Activities for Families, FL Association of Museums presenter, Tampa, FL
2010
Home School & Family Programs, FL Association of Museums presenter, Palm Beach
Education and Docent Forum, FL Association of Museums presenter, Palm Beach, FL
2008
Productive Art Programs for Children, FL Association of Museums presenter, Miami, FL
Developing Emerging Professionals, FL Association of Museums presenter, Miami, FL
Pablo’s Magical Marionette’s, Arts Integration Conference, Broward Arts Center, FL

SELECTION COMMITTEES
2018-2020
National Endowment of the Arts (NEA), Grant Panelist, Washington, D.C.
2018-2019
Miami-Dade County, Grant Panelist, International Cultural Partnerships, Miami, FL
2012-2019
Scholastics Art and Writing Awards, Miami-Dade and Broward County, FL
2018
Locust Projects, Selection Committee for MFA: LAB, Miami, FL
The Mordes Collection, Outside The Box 4, West Palm Beach, FL
2006-2018
National Congressional Art Competition, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2017
Museum Association of the Caribbean (MAC) selection and host committee, Miami, FL
Bailey Contemporary Arts, Gritty in Pink, Pompano Beach, FL
2005-2016
Broward County Cultural Division Arts Education Directory, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Broward County Art Teacher of the Year, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2005-2012
Reflections National PTA Art Competition, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

LEADERSHIP ROLES
2018-2020
Museum Association of the Caribbean, Executive Board, Barbados, W.I.
2018-2019
Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator, International Exchange, Program Coordinator
ArtTable Florida, Diversity Fellowship Mentor, Miami, FL
2016-2018
Miami Studio Arts (MAS) 8-12 School, Advisory Board, Miami, FL
2005-2016
Broward County Cultural Division, Arts In Education Committee, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2010-2012
Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami, Membership & Marketing Committee, Miami, FL

PUBLICATIONS and MEDIA
2020
During strange coronavirus times, Mississippians find virtual ways to find connection and community, by Sherry Lucas, Mississippi Today
​“Beyond the Cave”: Artists’ response to Nick Cave exhibit draws a new audience to Museum of Art, by Sherry Lucas. Mississippi Today
2019
Florida International University, Miami Beach Urban Studios, Miami Today News, FL
2018
Local Photographer Peggy Nolan: It Took Me Many Years to Call Myself an Artist, by Neil Vazquez, Miami New Times
2017
Next Practices in Partnership, PAMM Art Detectives, Association of Art Museum Directors, p.198
Next Practices in Partnership, NSU Art Museum, Association of Art Museum Directors, p.180
Studio, Estudio, Estidyo: A tour of artists studios in Miami, by Adrienne Chadwick, Art Circuits
In Miami, a Museum Attempts to Bring Teens and Cops Together Over Art, by Monica Uszerowicz, Hyperallergic
Museums Tell Teenagers: We’re Here for You, by Alina Tugend, New York Times
2016
Next 18 Curators & Cultural Leaders to Watch, by Victoria L. Valentine, Culture Type
Miami’s Pérez Art Museum appoints three new deputy directors, Art Forum
Perez Art Museum Announces three new deputy directors, Art Daily
Collaboration Focus of ArtsTalk kicks off ArtsLaunch at Arsht Center, by Josie Gulliksen
2011
Treehouse Exhibit, by Scott Fishman, Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Alice Wonderscapes Outreach, by Scott Fishman, Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Muppets and Sesame Street at Davie Museum, by Scott Fishman, Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, FL
2010
Abracadabra exhibit infuses art with math & science, by Scott Fishman, Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, FL
2009
At-risk teens express identity through art, by Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Girls N’ Power, BECON-TV, Teen Talk, Dr. Stephen Goldstein, Fort Lauderdale, FL
​Pop Art, By Scott Fishman, Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, FL
2008
Pablo Cano Magical Marionettes, NBC 6, Today Show
The Importance of Art Education, Think Weston, Weston, FL
For Kids to Learn Along with Play, Broward County Cultural Quarterly, Miami, FL
2007
18th Annual Children’s Festival of Art, NBC 6, South Florida Today Show, Miramar, FL
Art Street Visits Young At Art Children’s Museum, WPBT, Art Street, Davie, FL
2006
Museum’s Summer..., by Andre Haughton, Sun Sentinel, Davie, FL
Kids Getting Art Education, by Hannah Sampson, Miami Herald, Davie, FL
2005
Imagination At Work, by Deepa Seetharaman, Sun Sentinel, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2002
For the Love of Art, by Nick Sortal, Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, FL
After-School Artists: Program gives opportunity, by Nick Sortal, Sun Sentinel, FL
2000
Program Let’s Kids be Young At Art, by Glenn Jeffers, Sun Sentinel, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
1995
​Rising Star Learns there’s a Special Art to Teaching Art, Miami Herald, Miramar, FL
Art At Work, by Joe Lapeyra, Miami Herald, Miramar, FL

RECOGNITION
2018
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Exemplary Dade Partner, Miami, FL
2017
National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award (NAHYP), Washington, D.C.
2015
Broward Art Educator Association (BAEA), Community Partner of the Year, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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TRAINING
2019
Teaching Critical Thinking through Art, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C
2016
Innovating for People: Human-Centered Design Methods, Luma Institute, PA
2011
Dale Carnegie: Effective Communication & Human Relations Skills for Success, FL
Artist’s as Entrepreneur Institute, Broward County Cultural Division, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Project Management in Community Based Organizations, Children’s Services Council, FL
Non-Profit Supervisor Training, Children’s Services Council, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Improving Collections Care & Storage, Florida Association of Museums, Clewiston, FL
2010
Results Based Accountability, Children’s Services Council, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
American Alliance of Museums (AAM), Association of African American Museums (AAAM), Americans for the Arts, Museum Association of the Caribbean (MAC), ArtTable Florida, National Art Education Association (NAEA), Florida Art Educator Association (FAEA), Dade Art Education Association (DAEA), Broward Art Education Association (BAEA).