I am an education project manager who designs for evidence-based knowledge acquisition, using technology to create experiences that facilitate learning. I use the right combination of research methods and agile methodologies to guide iteration and continuous improvement in education programs and organizations. A PMP keeps me moving and goal-focused.
I’ve managed education programs, communities, learning opportunities, and technical support in face-to-face and remote environments. A performance background means I can talk to people and experience in marketing and technical writing means I can make it make sense.
Most recently I was a member of the user success team at Observable, onboarding educators, building curriculum, and collaborating on resources to educate the next generation of data visualization professionals. Check out some articles, events, and resources from this program.
trainings / certs
PMP Certification | Project Management Institute (3128254)
How Design Thinking Protects White Supremacy (2021)
Racial Equity Institute 2-day Phase 1 training (2019)
Innovation Through Human-Centered Design workshop, Luma Institute (2014)
How Design Thinking Protects White Supremacy (NRacial Equity Institute 2-day Phase 1 training (2019)
community
Judge of elections, pollworker | Allegheny County (since 2020)
Political education committee member | PGH DSA (2021)
Art Institute of Pittsburgh Alumni LinkedIn community manager (2012-2017)
Grant writer, staff, performer | Pittsburgh Comedy Festival (2014-2016)
Co-organizer | Startup Weekend Education (2015)
Co-founded | EdTechPGH Meetup (2013-2017)
public speaking
Co-facilitator, Building a foundation for impactful work – a design jam. Games Learning Society Conference 10 Conference (2015)
Moderator, Gaming the System: Teachers Hacking the Classroom panel, SXSWedu (2015)
Moderator, Hot Topics in Gaming panel (2014)
Speaker, Like Me!, Art Institute of Pittsburgh (2014)
performance
Improviser (2013-2019)
Pittsburgh Fringe Festival (2017-2019)
Pittsburgh Maker Faire: Children’s Comedy Workshop (2017)