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EDUCATION

2011   New York University, New York, NY

Master of Arts in Media Studies, LGBT/Queer Studies

2007   Hampshire College, Amherst, MA

Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies, LGBT/Queer Studies

PRESENTATIONS / PERFORMANCES (SELECTED)

2016   Queer History Walking Tours, Philadelphia, PA (Leeway Grant awardee)

2016   Selections of Queer History Walking Tours, SUPERObject, Philadelphia, PA

2016   Selections of Philadelphia LGBTQ History, National Parks Service, Philadelphia, PA

2014   yonceaday, Yell Gallery, Philadelphia, PA

2014   Pieces of Me Based on Pieces of You, Babyskinglove, Brooklyn, NY

2012   Religionoloy, Babyskinglove, New York, NY

2011   TEDx Gallatin: Art+Science, New York University, New York, NY

2011   Queer Reflections on Race, Space, & the State, U of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

2011   Thinking Gender Graduate Student Conference, University of California, Los Angeles, CA

2011   FemSex Student Social Forum, University of California, Berkeley, CA

2011   Gender and the Global, Steinhardt School, New York University, New York, NY

2011   Contemporary Trans Studies, New York University, New York, NY

2010   Doing Queer Studies Now, U of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

PROJECTS

2015 – 2017   Emotional Facilitator – BuoyRR, Deep River, CT

Lead meditation and workshops for an artist retreat and residency.

2015       Co-curator / Researcher – Defiant Archives: Trans Histories of Existence, Resistance & Brilliance

Co-create an archive exhibit featuring transgender history in Philadelphia, PA.

2012 – 2013   Producer / Historian – Whose Streets, Our Streets, New York, NY

Develop and write copy for online walking tours featuring historic sites of political resistance.

2012       Consultant – Various, Philadelphia, PA

Provide creative coaching including branding and social media for artists and professionals.

2009 – 2014   Manager / Performer –  babyskinglove, New York, NY

Collaborate with performance art troupe in avant-garde historical re-enactments inspired by popular culture and digital technologies.

2010       Facilitator / Participant – Queer Theory & Queer of Color Working Group, New York, NY

Engaged with foundational queer texts and discussed practical applications alongside academics and activists doing social justice work.

PUBLICATIONS

2016   “Witch, Please! Vol 1 – 5

2012   “BabySkinGlove” Cover Story Creative Sugar Magazine

2012   “The Fourth Dimension: An interview with babyskinglove” Artery NYC

2012   “How to Love

2012   “The Realness in the Reality” Pretty Queer

2011   “Limp Wrists, Clenched Fists: Pride Month Memories” Pretty Queer

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

2012 – 2016   Office Manager / Medical Biller – Advanced Chiropractic, Philadelphia, PA

Handle billing, schedule appointments, organize day-to-day efforts of a chiropractic clinic.

2013 – 2014   Communications Consultant – Open City Healing Arts, Philadelphia, PA

Implement online marketing, SEO, and community outreach material for an acupuncturist.

2012 – 2014   Web Developer – Various, Philadelphia, PA

Create websites for artists and professionals using WordPress and graphic design.

2011 – 2013   Media Advisor – Trans Bodies, Trans Selves, New York, NY

Produce two outreach videos for a forthcoming health publication. Maintain author and media contacts for upcoming press about the book’s publication. Organize online fundraising connections. Oversee interns on social media content distribution.

2008 – 2009   Stage Manager & Tour Coordinator – New Conservatory Theatre Center, San Francisco, CA

Manage four 7-person productions for youth including two tours of Northern California.

Facilitated post-show discussions about bullying, school safety, and students’ rights with actors and youth.

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