Curriculum Vitae

Selected highlights from my professional journey. For a complete CV, email me or download PDF.

Education

  • Master of Fine Arts in Dance, Washington University St. Louis (Anticipated May 2026)
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, Webster University (December 2012) - Magna Cum Laude

Academic Experience

  • MFA Dance Concert 2025-2026: Directed, produced, choreographed, and performed 'Trauma's Tapestry'
  • Graduate Student Substitute Faculty: Fundamentals of Jazz Dance (2024)
  • Teaching Assistant: History of Jazz Music (2025)
  • Webster University Summer Intensive Faculty: Tap classes for Junior and Senior Intensives (2023-2025)
  • Webster University Substitute Faculty: Tap I, Tap II, Ballet I (2013-2016)

Professional Experience

  • moSTLy TAP! Company Member, STL Rhythm Collaborative (2021-present)
  • PreProfessional Ensemble Director, STLRC (2022-2025)
  • Dance Magazine's 25 to Watch: Live (2023)
  • St. Louis Magazine's Best Dance Company (2023)
  • Dancers Making Moves Project (2025) - 1 of 24 dancers selected
  • Teacher and Choreographer, Midwest Region (2004-present)
  • Adjudication Experience: Turn It Up Dance Challenge, Celebration Talent Competition, Miss America Organization
  • America's Birthday Parade: Associate Producer for 141st parade (2024)

Conferences & Presentations

  • Dance Studies Association Conference, Washington D.C. (2025): Presented 'Rhythms of Resilience: Dance as a Preventative Approach to PTSD from Gun Violence'
  • American College Dance Association National College Dance Festival (2025): Concert & Gala performance
  • ACDA Central Region College Dance Festival (2025): Conference class presenter, Intermediate/Advanced Tap
  • International Human Rights Conference, St. Louis (2010, 2011)

Network & Media

  • Dancers Making Moves Podcast (2025)
  • Facebook Watch: Red Table Talk episode 'How Gun Violence Affects Women' - interview by Jada Pinkett-Smith (2020)
  • St. Louis Public Radio: Featured guest on St. Louis On the Air (2019)
  • Arts & Smalltalk Podcast: Featured guest (2019)

Selected Awards & Honors

  • WashU Center for Race, Ethnicity, and Equity Graduate Student Conference Travel Scholarship Awardee (2025)
  • Arts for Life Inaugural Educational Scholarship for Students Pursuing a Career in the Arts (2012)
  • Outstanding Student Employee, Webster University (Spring 2011)
  • Webster University Dean's List (2009-2012)

Professional Affiliations

  • Dance Studies Association
  • STL Rhythm Collaborative
  • CommUNITY Arts Foundation
  • Arts for Life
  • CRE2 WashU Graduate Student