cultural
instigator,
strategist
& advisor
My work brings people together through art, events and storytelling that foster self-expression and strengthen community bonds.
Drawing on a depth of experience, I combine creative strategy, community engagement and systems design to help organizations shape culture, craft engaging experiences, harness creative potential, and develop systems to make ambitious projects possible.
01 / how i help
creative strategy
Translate cultural insight into strategy, creative direction, and a clear course of action.
- Cultural & organizational strategy
- Public art programs & curation
- Placemaking
- Festivals & cultural programming
- Immersive & interactive experiences
- User & participant journeys
community engagement
Create content and experiences that inspire participation and strengthen community.
- Community engagement
- Communications strategy
- Storytelling & editorial direction
- Newsletter writing
- Participation design
- User-generated content
production & operations
Build adaptable systems that support creative teams, coordinate people, and sustain growth.
- Team development
- Volunteer management
- Customized operational systems
- Art management
- Creative project coordination
02 / how i work
I lead with curiosity and questions, immersing myself deeply in the dynamics of a given culture to learn what matters to people, how they interact, and what makes the culture tick.
From there, I develop custom strategies and experiences that invite participation, collaboration and self-expression, backed by operational systems that help the work grow.
More about my background ↗03 / how i got here
Burning Man
minister of propaganda + art operations
Wrote the community’s core communications, managed Art Department operations, and helped turn creative chaos into a sustainable permission engine.
Obscura
head of communications
Led communications for a global creative agency, producing video, newsletters, media coverage, and community engagement around world-class art installations.
make: + maker faire
director of content and community
Developed content strategy and engaging editorial to inform, engage, and inspire makers around the world.
we are from dust
founder + art curator
Helped establish lasting public art spaces at Point San Pablo Harbor and Ashton Court in Bristol, bringing participatory art beyond the playa.
will chase arts
art curator + event manager
Curated art for Treasure Island Music Festival, Symbiosis, and the Edwardian Ball through Will Chase Arts; managed benefit auctions.
Fireside Storytelling
co-founder + producer
Designed and produced a live storytelling series around connection between storytellers and audiences.
Portland Frog Brigade
co-founder
Organized creative civic actions, marches, appearances, and town halls; supported Minnesota and DC brigades and helped organize State of the Swamp in DC.
04 / how i work with you
However we work together, the goal is to help your creative project run smoothly, engage more people, and build stronger connections.
strategy sessions
Focused working sessions to untangle a challenge, align a team, and leave with clear priorities and a plan.
project leadership
Take an initiative from idea to delivery: a public art program, community engagement campaign, communications launch, or interactive experience.
ongoing partnership
Work alongside leadership and creative teams to guide decisions, develop communications, and strengthen operations.