Approach

I use a resource-oriented and empowerment-based approach to community arts facilitating. My intermodal uses of the arts play an integral part of the workshops offered. The experience of creativity and art making in a communal spirit inspires empowerment, resilience, and validation. 

I have over 15 years of experience as an arts facilitator in addition to a background as a Montessori elementary school teacher. I bring my ability to work in challenging group dynamics and solution-focused practices as a facilitator. I have worked with many local and international arts-based organizations and agencies that uses the arts for positive change. 

I offer dynamic workshops and presentations on mental health, equity-based work, community arts, in addition to the findings from my master's thesis Empowerment Through Hip-Hop and Expressive Arts Therapy: Respect the Architect. 

I work closely with arts-based organizations and community members to develop and deliver arts-based programs and initiatives that respond to the needs and goals of the community they serve. 

Artistic modalities may include:  

Poetry / Visual Arts /  Music / Movement / Theatre

 Please contact me directly for rates and availability.