Acting Director & Curator at Salisbury University Art Galleries (2024-06 – 2026-03)
- Lead planning and execution of exhibitions and public-facing art projects across multiple venues, manage staff, schedules, payroll, logistics, budgets, and stakeholder coordination.
- Oversee care, documentation, and access for the university's art collection, maintaining accurate inventories and collection records consistent with professional standards.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary partnerships with academic departments and the public to support engagement, interpretive programming, and educational outcomes.
- Manage contracts, artist coordination, installation logistics, and public programming related to exhibitions with indoor and outdoor components.
- Support institutional planning through multi-year exhibition scheduling, reporting, fundraising, and administrative documentation.
Adjunct Professor, Professional Practices for Visual Artists at George Mason University (2022-09 – Present)
- Lead the professional practices capstone course for student art majors in their senior year of study. Students focus on visual, digital and graphic art making, and game design.
- Mentor students on developing a digital portfolio and public presentation, networking and marketing, financial management, copyright law, and more.
Director & Founder at Civilian Art Projects (2006 – 2022)
- Founded and directed an arts organization producing 100+ exhibitions, public art projects, and special initiatives, including national and international programs. Provided direct technical assistance to artists throughout project development, from proposal to implementation.
- Administered sales, contracts, and budgets; managed compliance, reporting, and relationships with clients, artists, and partner organizations.
- Managed placement of artwork into public and private collections and coordinated logistics with fabricators, installers, and institutions.
- Developed projects addressing social, environmental, and community-based issues, including site-responsive and public-facing installations.
Co-Founder & Co-Director at Transformer (2002 – 2006)
- Co-established artist-centered nonprofit organization; secured $270,000 Warhol Foundation grants and many smaller awards and gifts.
- Supported emerging artists through exhibitions, mentorship, and professional development initiatives.
- Coordinated exhibitions, schedules, and organizational operations while working with diverse stakeholders and funders.
Development Director & Interim Executive Director at Women & Philanthropy (2003-02 – 2006-06)
- Served as chief fundraiser and Interim Executive Director for a national nonprofit membership organization for leaders working in philanthropy on programs that support women and girls.
- Served as Board liaison on fundraising. Board consisted of program officers from foundations and community activists.
- Created a budget and fundraising strategy for the organization's annual $1 million budget.
- Secured a $1.5 million, three-year grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation for new programs.
- Managed all grants, proposals, call for proposals, membership requests and gifts, and major fundraising events.
- Managed staff, interns, and events.
Adjunct Lecturer at Georgetown University (2016 – 2021)
- Led classes for undergraduate artists and Art & Museum Studies graduate students including contemporary art and curatorial practice, controversial exhibitions, and professional practices.
Adjunct Professor at Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design (2008 – 2016)
- Led courses on professional practices for visual artists and curatorial practice for graduate students in the Exhibition Design program.
- Participated in conferences, focus groups, leadership meetings, and more.
- Worked closely with the museums curators on a variety of projects.
Adjunct Professor at Maryland Institute College of Art (2013 – 2015)
- Courses: Professional Practices Summer Seminar and Curatorial Seminar for MFA students.
Adjunct Professor at St. Mary's College of Maryland (2010 – 2014)
- Courses created: Curatorial Practice and History of Art Spaces, 1930-1990
