programming and events

Broadcasting: Host and curator of two weekly music mix programs, Daybreak Weekend and Weekend Unwind, on Maine Public Classical, as well as the weekly interview series, State of the Art. Listen to show reel.

Editorial Oversight: 4+ years recruiting, engaging, overseeing and collaborating with creatives and technicians across many fields (writers, producers, academics, editors, musicians, developers, engineers and composers); devising program structure, outline and content; implementing feedback processes and responding to public comment; and, addressing fair use, licensing and contractual matters both independently and in consultation with legal counsel.

Curation and program planning: 8+ years program planning for live events in the cultural sector in collaboration with artistic directors and a proven track record of independent curation in public media (including doubling WRTI’s audience share over six months, April to September 2019: Nielsen, Sept 2019 and doubling representation of women composers on air over 18 mos, Apr ‘19 to Aug ‘20)

Stage Presenting: Delivered opening remarks/welcome at pre-concert talks, literary talks, concerts, on behalf of Civic Orchestra of Chicago, West Cork Literary Festival, RTÉ and University of Limerick Orchestra

Presenting for Panels and Public Talks: Served as panelist for Conversations in Publishing: Podcasting (Rosemont College, Philadelphia, February 2019) and moderator for Podcasting at the Intersection of Opera, Race and Social Justice (Opera America Conference, St. Louis, July 2018)

Event Management: Experienced in venue assessment, scheduling, engaging of lighting, sound, projection, staging and media production professionals; operating in accordance with union agreements; coordination of photography, and coordination of insurance, ticketing; transport, catering, handlers and emergency responders

Writing: Experienced writer for online and radio platforms as well as program notes. Check out blog posts and articles.