Ethical Leadership for Arts and Non-Profit Organizations

As a community organizer and volunteer leader, I currently oversee five distinct nonprofit units under the umbrella of New York State Parent Teacher Association (NYSPTA, a 501(c)3), tasked with event planning, bridge-building, and education advocacy. We harness the energies of over 700 members and 25 volunteer leaders to lobby at the local, state, and national levels for equitable funding and inclusive K-12 education policies. In my role, I train volunteer leaders in effective outreach, mediate between individuals and teams, create and conduct conflict resolution workshops, and develop rising leaders.

Previously, as Manager of Volunteers for the All Stars Project, I drove company visibility by increasing corporate-volunteer partnerships by 50%. As a fundraising event producer for All Stars, I exceeded our fundraising goal by 15% in my debut year. I recruited, trained, and managed over 100 volunteer staff and participants in event production, community organizing, and fundraising. 

It is my pleasure to serve on the Wellness, Community Engagement, and DEI Committees for my local Board of Education. In my tenure, the board has passed the first voter-approved bond in over a decade, and initiated a district-wide translation program to increase ENL parent involvement, educational equity, and community engagement. 

Additionally, I support and guide the work of the Executive Director in my role as Board President of Spectrum Arts Productions, a Brooklyn-based nonprofit that creates shared space for seniors and teens to collaborate artistically to alleviate isolation and build community.