professional experience

  • Director of Education and Creative Development

    HRN, Bushwick, New York, United States
    Dec 2022 - present (remote)

    Conceptualized and led the redesign of HRN’s education program offerings (2023).

    Currently managing a team of educators (3) and reporter Fellows (9). Additionally hosting and producing flagship reporting show Meat and Three, and supervising our partnership and media development with The Lower East Side Girls Club of NYC. Additionally managing development of several new shows, as well as supporting coordination of network-wide editorial direction and network partnerships.

    Previous roles include Julia Child Foundation Writing Fellow 2022-2023, Internship Coordinator (Summer 2023), Communications Coordinator (Fall 2023), and Education Programs Coordinator (Developer and Manager) (2024).

    heritageradionetwork.org

  • Communications Producer & Creative Producer

    Brand New Guys Agency, Rotterdam, Netherlands
    June 2022-Nov 2022

    Managed communications and production work related to event and creative productions including: Thank God For Hip Hop (Hip Hop Prophets), The World Is Yours! Wereldmuseum installation, set and content production for a climate racism documentary, communication liaison for Kunstinstituut Melly. English and Dutch.

    brandnewguys.co

  • Event Producer and Project Manager

    Brand Folk, Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Sept 2022-Nov 2022

    Aided in the development of creative concepts and assisted in production management and execution of two events for a luxury European car brand and their grand office opening in Amsterdam.

    thebrandfolk.nl

  • Workshop Teacher, Barista, Cafe Worker

    Baking Lab, Amsterdam, Netherlands
    July 2021- April 2022

    Taught Basic Bread workshops, co-taught Sourdough Bread workshops, elaborated on existing workshop curriculum with Bread Manager.

    Prepared organic and vegetarian baked goods, provided bilingual customer service.

    bakinglab.nl

  • Copywriter, Researcher, and Creative Producer

    Code Noir, Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Nov 2020- November 2022

    Curated dialogue around food and identity and assisting in the production of Code Noir, a project centered around exploring the culinary chronology of the Caribbean through multi-sensory, educational experiences.

    Developing creative media projects, proposals and aided in brand expansion.

    blog @ code noir

  • Barista, Bakery Worker and Kitchen Assistant

    KEEK, Utrecht, Netherlands
    Sept 2020- July 2021

    Aided in the maintenance of the organic bakery and store, providing customer service in both English and Dutch.

    keekutrecht.nl

  • Exhibition and Communications Intern

    Mediamatic, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
    Sept 2020- Nov 2020

    Collaborated with multiple groups to maintain ongoing exhibits, while helping cultivate Mediamatic’s online strategy via blogposts Instagram copy.

    Coordinated development of an online exhibition featured in Dubai Design Week 2020.

    Aided in the digital and physical production of the Code Noir Neofuturist Dinner via set production and blog content development.

    mediamatic profile

  • Demi Chef de Rang

    Restaurant 101 Gowrie, Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Sept 2019- Mar 2020

    Co-managed Front of House with a small team, facilitating fine-dining experience by providing service of natural wine and Japanese-inspired seasonal menu.

    Aided in brand development via “101 wines”; a weekly Instagram campaign dedicated to promoting wine producers while increasing engagement with clientele.

    101 gowrie

  • School garden Intern

    Nature and Environmental Education Program, Municipality of Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Feb 2018- July 2019

    Designed and developed a tool based on Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) strategies for garden educators to evaluate garden curriculum with, and aid in the education and maintenance of school garden groups.

    Led workshops for school garden educators in the integration of IBL strategies into school garden curriculum.

    Provided assistance in the translation of the school garden booklet (main lesson material for school garden groups) from Dutch to English.

    gemeente amsterdam schooltuin en natuureducatie

  • Farmer, Meadows Mirth Farm

    Stratham, New Hampshire, United States
    April 2017- Aug 2017

    Helped maintain the productivity of the Certified Organic vegetable, herb and flower farm, and represented at local farmers’ markets, forging relationships with local restaurants and community members.

  • Tasting Room Manager

    North Country Hard Cider, Rollinsford, New Hampshire, United States
    Sept 2016- July 2017

    Operated the organic cidery’s tasting room, providing customers with experience, education, and product, and created a preliminary sustainability report outlining the company's impact.

    north country hard cider

  • 6th Grade Science Teacher

    Clarence R. Edwards Middle School, Charlestown, Massachusetts, United States
    Sept 2015- June 2016

    Developed and taught general science curriculum—Weather & Water (FOSS), Human Body Systems (STC)— to 6th grade General Education, Inclusion, and English Language Learner classes.

    Adapted existing curriculum to fit the needs of diverse learners invluding Spanish speaking students, students with IEPs, and incorporated best practices in Science Writing and the Scientific Method.

    Actively shaped science curriculum as the youngest Science department member.

    Participated in Boston Teachers Union meetings and community actions.

    Nominated and won student award recognising commitment to teaching.

    Received Massachusetts General Science Licensure for grades 1-8.

    boston public schools- edwards middle school

writing samples: food, culture and identity

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