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Education
M.A. Arts and Culture, Creative Industries
Radboud University, the Netherlands. Sept. 2024 - July. 2025
Honors: Cum Laude , Fulbright/ Radboud Scholarship Grant Winner
B.A. Public Policy and History
New York University, U.S.A. Sept. 2020 - May 2024
Honors: Cum Laude ; Dean's Circle Honors Research Scholar
Experience
Care and Repair @ NewTexEco, Arnhem, NL
Junior Researcher September 2025 - Present
Investigating user-garment connection and textile care and repair’s role in achieving circular economy goals in fashion as part of Care and Repair, a CLICKNL Power of Design & Transitions funded project within the NWO-funded New Textile Ecosystems (NewTexEco) consortium.
- Liaising with academic, industry, and design partners to consult for and formulate user research studies, utilizing ethnographic methodologies like wardrobe and laundry studies.
- Designing the research consortium’s first public presentation and research intervention at Dutch Design Week to clearly and creatively communicate project goals.
- Serving as a first point of contact for consortium knowledge needs, having immersed myself in relevant literature, theories, and methods.
ArtEZ University of the Arts Conservatorium, Arnhem, NL
Project Officer for Diversity & Inclusion. September 2025 - Present
Leading the design and implementation of Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) projects. Alongside, D&I activities, I additionally co-coordinate educational projects and have served as a substitute lecturer.
- Working with faculty, students, and administration to co-create the conservatory’s first “Student and Faculty Code of Conduct.”
- Planning and producing masterclasses, workshops, and excursions to thoughtfully present and explore D&I within the culture of a music conservatory.
- Coordinating the conservatory’s Open Day, building a day of diverse, engaging, and inspiring programming to attract prospective students.
Wagner Society of New York, New York, NY
Project Officer for Diversity & Inclusion. May 2024 - Present
As Verband Liaison, I represent the Wagner Society of New York internationally as a delegate to the Richard Wagner Verband International, building partnerships between our society and international cultural stakeholders. As the Affiliated Organizations Chair, I steer the Wagner Society in developing programs and managing relationships among young artists, musicians, and arts and cultural researchers.
Radboud University, Nijmegen, NL
Research Assistant Internship. March 2025 - June 2025
Assisted Professor Melanie Schiller to analyze the impact of music on political identity negotiation within conservative youth culture while developing research skills:
- Designed a concrete research question and research plan to conduct qualitative research in the American South.
- Oversaw project approval, creating data management and informed consent protocols compliant with Radboud University and EU GDPR standards.
- Drafted an NWO OC XS proposal for project expansion.
De Nationale Opera, Amsterdam, NL
Think Tank Member. December 2024 - March 2025
Member of the Arts and Science Think Tank, part of the De Nationale Opera’s Opera Forward Festival. Assuming an unofficial leadership position within the group, I helped fellow members develop their critical stance, as I:
- Contributed to and led discourse sessions on music, politics, and identity.
- Designed and edited the group’s inaugural publication.
- Provided feedback and guidance for publication submissions and presentation topics.
- Co-created and moderated the Think Tank’s final presentation at SPUI 25.
Village Verein, New York, NY
Executive Director. March 2023 - May 2024
Co-founder and business leader of Village Verein, an independent orchestra presenting non-traditional programs outside of rigid conservatory boundaries. Developed innovative arts programming in my artistic and administrative roles, where I:
- Directed daily operations and built a long-term strategy for an orchestra of over fifty classical musicians, creating a distinct brand identity in NYC’s competitive performing arts scene.
- Ideated and produced 14 unique concerts across Manhattan, building collaborative networks with local artists (experimental theatre makers, modern dance collectives, projection artists, etc.) to create innovative, boundary-breaking classical music experiences.
- Managed all financial and business operations, negotiating contracts and developing a budget of $20,000 through grassroots fundraising.
The Metropolitan Opera, New York, NY
Production Assistant. Sept. 2023 - May 2024
WLab, New York, NY
Freelance Consultant. March 2023 - May 2024
The Metropolitan Opera
Development Intern. Feb. 2023 - June 2023
The International Studio and Curatorial Program Brooklyn, NY
Development Intern. June 2022 - Nov. 2022
The Law Office of Marshall Bluth, New York, NY
Paralegal. June 2021 - Jan. 2022
The Advance Group, New York, NY
Consulting Intern. May 2021 - Aug. 2021
Presentations, Publications, and Teaching
German Romanticism, 1815-1910, 25 Sep. 2025
ArtEZ University of the Arts Conservatorium Arnhem
Substitute lecturer for the Bachelor’s course “Music Theatre History.”
Opera, Business, and Sustainability, 24 Sep. 2025
Radboud University
Special guest lecturer for the “Van Opera tot Musical” on sustainable business model innovation and climate intervention within the opera sector.
Situating Care and Repair, 18 Sep. 2025
Care and Repair @ NewTexEco Research Consortium
A literature review presentation for the consortium’s industry and design research partners
Starting Your Creative Career, 17 Apr. 2025
Hutchison School (Memphis, TN)
Presentation for students about educational pathways and career strategies for working in the arts.
What Does National Identity Sound Like?, 21 Mar. 2025
SPUI25 (University of Amsterdam)
A featured presentation and Zine publication included in the 2025 Opera Forward Festival.
Business Models and Durability in Sustainable Fashion Literature, 31 Jan. 2025
Amsterdam School of International Business
A given presentation and present paper in progress for the "Understanding Durability in Circular Business Models" (DURBUS) research group.
Starting Your Creative Career, 14 Jan. 2025
SintLucas Vakschool voor Creatief Talent (Boxtel, NL)
Presentation for students about educational pathways and career strategies for working in the arts.
Understanding the United States Election, 10 Oct. 2024
Pax Christi College (Druten, NL)
Four guest lessons about the process, politics, and publicity of the 2025 US Presidential Election.
Village Verein and Grassroots Classical Music, 5 May. 2023
WNYU
Radio interview on the show “Classy and Sassy” with DJ Senaida Ng and Maestro Ethan Osman.
Affiliations and Awards
Member, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
U.S. Fulbright Scholarship Student Sept. 2024 - July 2025
Richard Wagner Scholarship Foundation Stipendiatin
Aug. 2024
Phi Alpha Theta May 2023 - May 2024
President of New York University's Nu-Lamba chapter of the Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society.
NYU LS Dean's Circle Scholar
Sept. 2021 - May 2022
Girl's Nation Vice President
July 2019 - July 2020
Indie Memphis Crew Up Film Mentorship Mentee
October 2018 - May 2020
Produced two films ("Constitution" and "Sketches for Office Justice") as part of the fully funded mentorship program. Named Memphis Grizzlies Foundation Mentee of the Year in 2020.