Welcome
I am an educator, researcher, arts administrator, and performing artist based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
As early as I can recall, I’ve been drawn to teaching. Most recently, I’ve held teaching positions at Florida State University, the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor, San Antonio College, and the University of Texas at Austin. I currently teach at the University of San Francisco, as well as guest lecture at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music…
Teaching
Research
My research investigates how music and performance functioned as a catalyst for social justice during the HIV/AIDS epidemic of the 1980s and 1990s…
Music
As part of my own artistic endeavors, I am committed to performing and programming works by historically excluded composers, and collaborating with other artists who are interested in the same…
Arts Management
My partnerships with the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra, Living Jazz, and the Austin Chamber Music Center highlight cross-departmental leadership roles…
Education
The Global Leaders Program
Master of Business Administration in Arts Entrepreneurship
Present
The University of Texas at Austin
Doctor of Musical Arts
Dissertation: “Music & Social Justice: The San Francisco Bay Area during the HIV/AIDS Crisis between 1978-1988”
Certificate in Cultural Arts Management and Entrepreneurship
2023
The University of Missouri at Kansas City
Master of Music
2019
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Music
2017