Director Of Community Engagement - Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra - Milwaukee, WI
(2023-01 - 2026-01)
Newly created position assisting with developing and implementing a comprehensive community engagement strategy aligned with organizational mission.
- Built and maintained strategic partnerships with community organizations, schools, churches, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community leaders to expand outreach and engagement.
- Developed and facilitated a Community Advisory Council to incorporate community perspectives and feedback into engagement initiatives and program development.
- Analyzed community feedback and engagement data to identify opportunities, inform decision-making, and strengthen programs and services.
- Served as a liaison between the Symphony and diverse community stakeholders, fostering meaningful relationships and creating opportunities for collaboration and participation.
- Planned and executed internal and external performances, special events, and community programs that increased organizational visibility, audience participation, and community engagement.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with artistic, education, marketing, and development teams to advance community-centered programming and organizational initiatives.
- Fostered a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive environment for patrons, community members, partners, donors, and other stakeholders.
- Supported audience development, community outreach, donor relations, media engagement, and relationship-building efforts to strengthen organizational visibility and community support.
- Provided input on program development to ensure initiatives reflected community interests, needs, and perspectives.
- Planned and managed events while coordinating logistics, volunteers, and college students to ensure successful program execution.
Community /Retail Liaison - Granville Business Improvement District - Milwaukee, WI
(2021-01 - 2023-01)
Successfully engaging with retail businesses and assisting them with marketing and promotion.
- Meeting with area businesses and vendors to publicize their businesses on Facebook.
- Involved with planning and implementing special events and festivals to promote community businesses.
- Developing and implementing Granville Connects programs to assist selected business with improved visibility and enhance sales, and to establish and maintain positive relationships with community partners and vendors.
Adjunct Instructor Health Sciences-Movement Classes - University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, WI
(2007-01)
- Delivering in-person and virtual classes for undergrad and graduate students.
- Develop training curricula, providing instructions and lectures for classes in Holistic Health, Physical Fitness Principles, Recreation Lifestyles, etc.
Director/ Art Gallery and Wellness Studio - King Drive Commons Gallery and Studio - Milwaukee, WI
(2008-01 - 2022-01)
Developed art and wellness studio for the promotion of health and cultural arts in the community.
- Introduced City's Gallery Nights in the Harambee community, curated and coordinated exhibits, researched located artists for Gallery nights events.
- Developed and participated in community related activities promoting arts, culture, health, youth, and local artists.
- Wrote grants to fund various activities.
- Worked with businesses, community organizations and philanthropic organizations to promote and maintain the gallery.
- Established volunteers to participate in volunteer opportunities.
- County Board of Supervisors recognition for Community Involvement in the Arts/Culture
Instructor for Adult Recreation in Fitness/Wellness Classes - Milwaukee Public Schools - Milwaukee, WI
(2002-01 - 2012-01)
Instructor for Adult Fitness/Wellness classes
Adjunct Faculty in Human Services - Springfield College - Milwaukee, WI
(2007-01 - 2011-01)
Instructor for grad and undergrad classes in Human Services and Health
Career Development/Parent Involvement Coordinator - SDC Head Start - Milwaukee, WI
(1994-01 - 2009-01)
- Worked to monitor and develop relationships with Child Care Administrators and Teachers Citywide.
- Developed and implemented strategies for policies and procedures for Career Development and Parent Involvement.
- Developed and Implemented a training program for individuals to obtain State Certification for Child Care Teachers.
