Over 13,000 hours in the room and at the table leading critical policy decisions in nonprofit, cultural institutions, and museums.

Inspired leader and equity strategist, talented in forging solid relationships while building consensus across multiple organizational layers, inclusive of diverse community partners.

Culturally focused thinking partner, diverse museum and nonprofit experiences sync to explore creative opportunities for equitable systemic change.

Emotionally intelligent communicator, conveying meticulous research findings into concise and clear presentations that inspire effective and equitable decision-making.

Trusted and collaborative advisor, strong history of astute policy analysis; equitable program development, and innovative implementation for both external and internal stakeholders.

Professional Development

Cultural Community Development Master of Arts Antioch University

Pan African Studies. Bachelor of Science The Ohio State University

Social Policy. Bachelor of Science The Ohio State University

Leadership Coaching Strategies. Harvard Extension School. Harvard University  

Introduction To Emotional Intelligence Weatherhead School of Business Case Western Reserve University

Strategic Doing. Purdue Center for Entrepreneurship. Purdue University              

The Art Of Hosting                                        The Women’s Place                                      The Ohio State University.                               

Intercultural Development Inventory        ICS Inventory LLC

Life & Wellness Coaching. American Fitness Associates

Grant Reviewer

Ohio History Connection. Columbus, Ohio

Women’s Fund of Central Ohio Columbus, Ohio

National Science Foundation. Washington, DC

Institute of Museum & Library Sciences Washington, DC

Fellowships

Senior DEAI Fellow. American Alliance of Museums. Washington, DC

DEAI Fellow. American Alliance of Museums. Washington, DC

DEAI Fellow Association of Science & Technology Ctrs Washington, DC

South Africa Study Abroad Fellow Gwen Cagley Graduate Program. The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio

Expertise

CONSULTING

ArtMakers Initiative The HistoryMakers Chicago, Illinois

Equity Engagement Consultant  PAST Foundation Columbus, Ohio

Equity & Cultural Engagement Officer      Art Bridges Foundation                Bentonville, Arkansas

Jazz Lab Mobile Pilot A Tribe for Jazz Columbus, Ohio

Museums For All Columbus Ohio History Connection. Columbus Ohio

O.A.Spencer, Inc. Architects and Planners. Columbus, Ohio

Facing Change Senior Equity Coach             American Alliance of Museums.                Bay Area, California

Equity Consultant. OMCA Oakland Museum of California.          Oakland, California

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Vice President                                        Engagement & Impact                                      Center of Science & Industry (COSI)             Columbus, Ohio                   

Educational Outcomes Manager.            Child Development Council of Franklin County (CDCFC)                            Columbus, Ohio

Co-Founder, Strategic Research & Policy The Enrichment Association of Community Healing (TEACH) Columbus, Ohio                                 

Director, Claims Technical Services. Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation Columbus, Ohio