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Education
M.A. Candidate Creative Industries
Radboud University, the Netherlands. Sept. 2024 - July. 2025
Honors: Fulbright/ Radboud Scholarship Award 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
Village Verein, New York, NY
Executive Director. March 2023 - May 2024
Directed daily operations and long-term strategy of an independent orchestra in Manhattan, NYC. Responsible for organizing rehearsals, contract negotiation, fiscal duties, and forging partnerships within our local community. Produced 14 unique concerts during my tenure and managed audience experience for over 500 guests to our performances.
The Metropolitan Opera, New York, NY
Production Assistant. Sept. 2023 - May 2024
Assisted in the production of the Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD transmissions of operas to cinemas worldwide. Proofed and prepared camera shot sheets, time-coded libretti and scores, and provided general assistance to directing and camera staff as part of the production process.
WLab, New York, NY
Freelance Consultant. March 2023 - May 2024
The Metropolitan Opera
Development Intern. Feb. 2023 - June 2023
Started my time in the Met working within Special Events, liasing across finance, box office, and house management departments to coordinate special event programming. Over Summer 2023, I transitioned into a general support and research role, taking many of my projects within Corporate Relations.
The International Studio and Curatorial Program Brooklyn, NY
Development Intern. June 2022 - Nov. 2022
Created first drafts of grant applications and solicitation requests. Prepared reports on institutional programs, and designed internal organizational strategies to streamline, track, and evaluate development opportunities.
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
Affiliations and Awards
U.S. Fulbright Scholarship Student
Sept. 2024 - July 2025
Winner of the Fulbright/Radboud Award through the United States Fulbright scholarship program. Pursuing my masters in the Netherlands and researching opera management and sustainability.
Richard Wagner Scholarship Foundation Stipendiat
Aug. 2024
Recipient of a fully funded scholarship on behalf of the New York Wagner Society to attend the 2024 Bayreuth Festival Scholarship Program and study the managerial aspects and climate impact of the renowned annual opera festival.
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
Conducted and presented research regarding the conceptiolization of "digital nationhood" as a unique cultural identity, exploring this concept through the paradigm of online "incel" culture.
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.