I have been creating since I was young.

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As I grew, my art grew.

First I painted.

Then I performed.

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And I began to combine art with different fields - like development, education, language learning and science.

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My background is deeply rooted in the performing, literary and visual arts. As my work has grown, I've become increasingly interested in moving beyond the traditional silos of how art is created, engaged with, utilized and funded. I am interested in the ways creative processes and outputs can connect with non-arts industries, sharing skills and processes across sectors.

 

Originally from Australia and now living in New York, I have predominantly worked within education and community development. Creatively,  my performance forms include text based plays, experimental performance, dance theatre, devised performance and film. I have worked internationally with OzFrank (Australia), the Lotos Collective (London), Suzuki’s Toga Summer Festival (Japan) and Witness Relocation (New York City). My work with diverse communities focuses on using cultural events as a tool for social engagement, education and development.

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I have researched arts education, arts and community cultural development and culture shock and have presented at 'Zone 126 GradNation: Strengthening Families, Transforming Communities', at the ‘Cultural Diplomacy in the United Nations Symposium,’ and 'Creative Communities Conference: Risks and Possibilities' at the Griffith Centre for Cultural Research and in ‘Drama Australia: NJ’.  I have a BA in Applied Theater (First-Class Hons) and a MBA in Innovation and Leadership.

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