MISSION-DRIVEN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

I am a creative, innovative, forward-thinking curator with 20+ years experience creating, planning, executing, marketing and funding, cultural programming that builds deep connections for organizations. Through this work, I’ve grown to be an engaging public speaker who connects mission to public education and advocacy in the areas of sustainable food and agriculture, craft beer, and culture.

A presenter advocate with keen research skills, I have a knack for identifying global talent at the grassroots level whose careers show promise, and connecting them to already established leaders within these fields, in thoughtful and engaging well-rounded educational content that excites audiences.

I see the world first as a writer with excellent communication skills and a passionate storyteller who generates content with heart for mission-driven organizations, building engagement through long form writing, social media, newsletters, and promotional and fundraising materials.

CREATIVE NONPROFIT LEADER

Organizations I’ve worked with:

Organizations I've worked for or with include the Art Institute of Chicago, Artisan Grain Collaborative, Brooklyn Brewery, Chicago Architecture Biennial, Chicago Humanities Festival, Culinary Institute of America, Experimental Sound Studio, Farm Aid, Food Tank, The Fruit Guys Community Fund, Global Crop Diversity Trust, The Graham Foundation, The James Beard Foundation, The North American Craft Maltsters Guild, Patagonia, Pink Boots Society, Slow Food International, and Slow Food USA.