To The Profession
Arts Respond Project Evaluation Panelist
Texas Commission for the Arts
Public Safety & Criminal Justice:
jul’21 – aug’21
feb ’22 – mar ’22,
jul’22 – aug ’22,
feb’24 – mar’24
Agriculture and Natural Resources:
july’24 – aug’24
Reviewed applications for state-funded arts-based projects seeking to work with “at-risk” communities or in rural/ecological contexts.
To My Department
Departmental Chair Search
department of theatre & dance / ut austin
aug ’19 – dec ’19
Served as one of two students representatives on the Chair Search committee.
To The Larger University Community
Artist-in-Residence Selection Comittee feb ’21 – apr ‘21
planet texas 2050 / ut austin
Helped select a number of climate change, community-based arts projects for a one-time funding opportunity.
Resident Graphic Designer feb ’17 – jan ’20
program in native american & indigenous studies / ut austin
Designed around 15 posters for events using nation- and tribe-specific iconography and symbols.
To The Larger Off-Campus Community
Board Member
inter co-operative council austin
jan ’19 – aug ‘20
Served as member of the Board of Directors of a 501(c)3 anti-racist housing organization. Board president from Aug’19-Aug’20.
Oversight, Accountability and Resources Group Guest Facilitator
college of the atlantic
sep ’21
Hired to develop and co-facilitate a Campus-wide session about racism, micro-aggressions and racially charged interactions.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan Task Alumnx Volunteer
college of the atlantic
aug ’20 – jun ’21
Co-facilitated a number of sessions with members of the Task Force, staff, faculty and students. Co-drafted Key Issues and Plan Documents.
Project Co-Lead: UT Austin to Standing Rock, A Benefit Concert
butler school of music & program in native american and indigenous studies / ut austin
oct ‘16 – dec’16
Co-organized and hosted an evening-length program seeking to raise funds for Water Defenders in Standing Rock.
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