Advocacy & Leadership

Advocacy for the arts can be achieved in many ways. From public performances to presentations, membership and service on local, regional and national arts organizations, to leadership workshops; all of the above serve to broaden and enhance education in the arts, particularly the teaching that happens in your organization. Advocacy can also be achieved by contacting state arts agencies, local and regional politicians, in-district leaders, and community leaders.

Summary of Experience:

• Planning Member, A Song for Haiti Benefit Concert: A collaborative concert featuring members from the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, New Haven Symphony Orchestra, Hartford Chorale, CONCORA, and Hartt Community Division to raise money and awareness for a music conservatory that was destroyed during the earthquakes in Haiti. Event Date: Sunday, June 6, 2010 at 5:00pm at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Hartford
• Member, NAFME National Association for Music Educators
• Member, Advisory Board, Kinsella Magnet School for the Arts, Hartford (2007-2010)
• Member, Committee of School Directors, National Guild for Community Arts Education, (2008-2010)
• Attendee, Hartford Consortium for the Arts, initial kick-off meeting held at the University of Hartford in 2008
• Relationship-Building with community leaders, private donors, public and private school teachers, arts supervisors, parents, board members and University of Hartford personnel
• Attendee, Northeast Chapter, National Guild for Community Arts Education (2001-2010)
• Attendee, National Conference, National Guild for Community Arts Education (2001-2009)
• Attendee, Hartford Business Journal’s CT Business Expo, E-Commerce Workshops
• Participant, Greater Hartford Arts Council, workshops & events