NONPROFIT Arts Leader
As an arts leader, I work to align creative practice with community impact. Bringing vision, care, and strategy to the arts sector, I’m passionate about building collaborative infrastructures, crafting intergenerational art experiences, and creating spaces where meaningful, community-driven work can thrive.
Image: 290 Creativity Kits for Recovery and Resilience assembled, packaged, and ready for delivery (photo taken by Leila Spriggs, 2024)
Art writer
I write about contemporary art with clarity, curiosity, and a commitment to artists’ voices. My writing appears in regional outlets, and I specialize in exhibition reviews, artist profiles, and contextual essays.
Image: Installation view of the The Hard Edge & The Soft Line: A Retrospective of Maud Gatewood exhibition at the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum. Photo taken by Samantha Oleschuk, 2024.
Creative Aging Specialist
With a background in both research and program design, I specialize in creative aging initiatives that center older adults as artists, collaborators, and cultural contributors. I develop and support arts programs that foster connection, lifelong learning, and creative exploration — always with an emphasis on accessibility, dignity, and joy.
Image: SPARK Creative Aging Program at Blue Cross NC Boone Center. Photo taken by Wayne Randall 2025.