Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Consultant
Human Rights, Social Justice & the Arts, International
2016 - present
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Created consulting practice that serves organizations at the intersection of arts, social justice, & human rights.
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Deliverables have included: designing and implementing longitudinal research; developing EDI policies and procedures; creating periodic evaluations and assessment tools and educational materials; instituting program impact monitoring; conducting executive training and professional development seminars.
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Designed and facilitated artistic workshops integrating human rights and equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles, fostering creative expression and promoting understanding of diverse identities and experiences.
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Clients have included: Choral Canada, re:Naissance Opera, American Classical Orchestra, National Guild for Community Arts Education, Americans for the Arts, Musicians for Human Rights, Halifax Gay Men’s Chorus, BC Living Arts.
Community Engagement Advisor
Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, Toronto, ON
2023-2024
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Created three-year strategic plan focused on building organizational capacity for active engagement with wider community and organization stakeholders.
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Conducted qualitative research to discern group identity and shared values, and created interim report.
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Nurtured EDI-centred culture for identifying, planning, executing, and evaluating community engagement activities.
Founding Artistic Director
Inspire: Choir for Unity , New York , NY
2017 – 2023
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Created and instituted vision to promote empowered, informed, and enriched communities.
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Fostered social justice, anti-segregation, cultural homophiliy & EDI education of artists in collaboration with community partners, created evaluation structure to assess impact on artists, audiences, and wider community.
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Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with donors, fostering engagement and securing funding for major capital projects and development initiatives.
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Partnerships included: Sandy Hook Promise, Housing Works, 350NYC, The Bowery Mission, Urban Word NYC, Sadie Nash Leadership Project, the United Nations.
Coordinator: Evaluations & Social Justice Initiatives
Young People’s Chorus, New York, NY
2016 - 2018
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Developed and implemented longitudinal research of anti-racism program components and organizational values.
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Collaborated with development department to design and execeute capital project and increase donor engagement.
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Defined all research objectives and procedures through an EDI lens, created sociometric tools and interventions, including quantitative/qualitative evaluative and assessment components.
Founding Artistic Director
Il Sono & Double Treble Ensembles, Calgary, AB
2010 - 2014
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Crafted and implemented an artistic vision aimed at raising awareness and addressing critical social issues, including poverty and discrimination, through impactful and transformative initiatives.
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Identified and fostered partnerships with non-governmental organizations, including: UNICEF Canada, Salvation Army, Canadian Cancer Society, Child Find Alberta, Heart & Stroke Founcation, Royal Canadian Legion.
Service & Volunteer
Board Member & EDI Consultant | Toronto, ON | 2021 – Present
AEDI Task Force Member | Montreal, QC | 2021 – 2022
Member | Toronto, ON | 2019 – 2021
Board Member and EDI Consultant | Toronto, ON | 2017 – 2021
Speaking Engagement & Workshops
The Empowered Choral Community: Sustainable Approaches to ADEI, Choirs Ontario
Toronto, ON, 2024
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Une harmonie imparfait: Explorer des pistes vers des chorales plus justes, Podium
Montréal, QC, 2024
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Gathering Our Voices, Pro Musica International Choral Festival
Kingston, ON, 2023
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Beyond Statements and Affirmations: Evaluation in the Arts, Podium
Toronto, ON, 2022
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Don’t Just Sing About It: Choral Music and Human Rights, Ottawa Choral Society
Ottawa, ON, 2021
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The Evaluation & Research Landscape, National Guild for Community Arts Education
Washington, DC, 2020
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Free the Vibes, Freedom of Expression and the Power of Art, McGill Faculty of Law
Montréal, QC, 2019
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Program Evaluation in Creative Youth Development, Americans for the Arts
Denver, CO, 2018
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Seeking Resonance: Revitalizing Social Justice Discourse through Music, International Festival of Authors
Toronto, ON, 2017
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Vocal Resolutions: Shaping Perceptions through Music, Carnegie Hall,Weill Music Institute
New York, NY, 2017