Who I Am

I’m an executive leader with a distinctive combination of credentials: a JD from Fordham University School of Law and an MFA in Theater Management and Producing from Columbia University School of the Arts, where I trained under some of the country’s most successful producers, managers, and administrators. This dual background—legal expertise paired with deep artistic training—gives me a unique perspective on the challenges facing arts, culture, and entertainment organizations.

My career has spanned both nonprofit and commercial venues, from Broadway and Off-Broadway to regional, community, and youth theaters. I’ve worked as a producer, director, actor, designer, and stage manager—which means I understand organizations from every angle, not just the corner office. I’ve trained and worked with institutions including Manhattan Theatre Club, the Shubert Organization, and the Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York. That training taught me how commercial and nonprofit theaters actually function—not just the theory, but the daily reality of making art happen.

Over 20 years in leadership roles, I’ve founded organizations from scratch, turned around struggling venues, and helped boards navigate complex strategic decisions. I practiced business and entertainment law for seven years before returning full-time to arts leadership in 2004. That legal training continues to inform how I approach contracts, risk management, and organizational governance.

My approach is straightforward: I listen carefully, assess honestly, and work collaboratively to build solutions that are both practical and ambitious. I’m a strong proponent of arts education and advocacy at all levels, and I believe arts and cultural organizations deserve leadership that understands their mission deeply while ensuring they have the infrastructure, resources, and strategies to thrive.

Track Record

Executive Director, Mosesian Center for the Arts (2020-2024)
Revitalized a shuttered arts venue into a thriving community hub during the pandemic. Led complete organizational turnaround including new business model, culturally diverse programming strategy, and diversified revenue streams. Directed $3.5M capital campaign for major renovations while simultaneously managing post-COVID recovery fundraising. Managed integrated operations spanning performing arts, visual arts, education, marketing and press, and development across a historic 30,000 sq ft facility.

Co-Founder/Executive & Artistic Director, New Britain Youth Theater (2010-2020)
Built award-winning youth theater from concept to “Connecticut’s Best Children’s Theater” (Connecticut Magazine, 2017). Served over 10,000 children and teens through performance-based and educational programs. Established sustainable business model encompassing artistic direction, financial management, marketing and press, fundraising, and staff development.

Consulting (2006-2020; 2024-Present)
Strategic consultant to organizations across Greater Boston and Connecticut. Grant panelist for Connecticut Office of the Arts. Seven-year Peer Advisor for Connecticut Department of Economic Development, providing expert guidance on grant applications, business planning, financial systems, and organizational development. Connecticut State Advocacy Captain for Americans for the Arts. Project management for public arts programs and cultural district initiatives.

Attorney: Business and Entertainment Litigation (1997-2004)
Practiced in New York and Connecticut, specializing in business disputes, entertainment law, Constitutional law, and appellate writing and argument.

Earlier Career
Director of Production and Volunteer Relations, Warner Theatre (Torrington, CT). Training and work with Manhattan Theatre Club, Shubert Organization, Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York, and various New York City theater companies.

Education

MFA, Theater Management and Producing | Columbia University School of the Arts
Juris Doctor | Fordham University School of Law
BA, Spanish and Latin American Studies | College of the Holy Cross

Professional Service + Development

Charles River Regional Chamber of Commerce, Board Member
Watertown (MA) Cultural District Planning Committee
Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability
Americans for the Arts Annual Convention and National Arts Action Summit