
In full transparency, my BB&N experience was mixed. Even though I was provided an amazing education and met some of my closest friends at BB&N, I struggled with being accepted by the school at large. Luckily I was heavily involved with the Drama department and with SHADES which helped me explored what I saw myself doing in the future. After graduating BB&N and then Tufts with a degree in Anthropology and Drama, I decided to work in the arts sector uplifting the voices of BIPOC individuals, more specifically Queer BIPOC individuals whose stories aren't told with the honor they deserve.
I am very passionate about diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) work within the arts sector. Art has the power to be transformative and empowering, but it can't be that if it's only catered through a white gaze. That is why during my tenures at The Theatre Offensive, The Huntington Theatre Company, and now American Public Television as well as my current Board Member status with Rehearsal for Life, I have provided a safe space for BIPOC individuals to have a voice, and pivot the arts sector to be a more inclusive space for all.
Currently I am the Content Administrator of Exchange Programming at American Public Television. To make a very long and detailed job description short, I work with producers and public television stations of single programs and series from conception to contract.
There are three important lessons I've learned in my career: (1) Work smarter, not harder (2) Make sure you listen to your body and take time to heal. The work will always be there but your body will not if you don't take care of it (3) Know your worth. It will always be higher than what people think.
I love that I have a direct hand in what people will see on public television. I also love that I get paid for it. That's pretty dope.