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I’m passionate about creating space; space for healing, for growth, for visibility, and for futures that weren’t designed with us in mind. Whether it’s founding organizations that center the Black experience, building self-sustaining communities for the displaced, or amplifying voices through TEDx, my passion lives at the intersection of service and strategy. I believe in legacy over likes, and that the most powerful change comes when we stop waiting for permission and start building our own tables. My passion is people; and making sure they feel seen, supported, and capable of rewriting their narrative.

Accessible creative arts education for all. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in the arts. Changing the face of classical music to reflect the diversity of our country. The belief that the very survival of classical music depends on our ability to diversify starting with the musicians up on our stages and the music they perform. Educating young people through the arts. High quality arts education. Pre-school arts integration. Creative aging.

trees and all the rest of nature, voter verification mandates, design, beauty, peace, love and food and yoga