I work with arts, culture, tourism, and entertainment organizations as an interim executive leader, strategic consultant, writer, and facilitator. Whether I’m helping you articulate your mission to funders, develop programming that resonates with your community, or build stronger teams through improv-based collaboration, great storytelling connects all of this work.

My background combines legal training (JD from Fordham), artistic expertise (MFA in Theater Management from Columbia), and 15+ years of executive leadership. I understand how organizations work from every angle—artistically, operationally, and legally—and I know how to tell the stories that move people to engage, invest, and participate.

INTERIM EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Organizations facing leadership transitions, financial challenges, or periods of significant change need experienced leadership to maintain stability and momentum. I provide interim executive direction while you search for permanent leadership or navigate organizational transformation.

I bring immediate credibility with boards, staff, and stakeholders, plus the strategic perspective to assess what’s actually happening beneath the surface. I stabilize operations, strengthen systems, and position organizations for sustainable success.

Services include:

  • Organizational stabilization and crisis management
  • Strategic planning and organizational assessment
  • Board development and governance support
  • Operational and financial management
  • Staff leadership and team development
  • Fundraising and development strategy
  • Community engagement and stakeholder relations

Typical engagements: 3-18 months, full-time or part-time depending on organizational needs.

STRATEGIC CONSULTING

Focused expertise for specific organizational needs and strategic initiatives. I work collaboratively with leadership and boards to strengthen capacity, secure resources, and navigate complex decisions.

Programming + Artistic Planning

I help organizations develop programming that tells coherent stories across seasons, builds audience loyalty, and reflects community identity. Whether you’re planning a performance season, exhibition schedule, or educational programs, I can help you see the connections and create meaningful through-lines.

Grant Writing + Development Strategy

Effective fundraising is also storytelling—connecting your mission to funders’ values in ways that inspire investment. I write compelling grant proposals, develop cultivation strategies, and help you build the case for support that resonates with foundations, government agencies, and individual donors.

Services include:

  • Grant research, writing, and proposal development
  • Foundation and government applications
  • Development planning and donor strategies
  • Grant calendar management and reporting
  • Capital campaign planning and case development
  • Donor identification and cultivation

Contract Review + Negotiation

My legal background means I can review and negotiate contracts with precision—protecting your interests while advancing mission-driven partnerships. I understand the specific challenges arts organizations face in venue rentals, co-productions, artist agreements, and partnership contracts.

Services include:

  • Venue rental and co-production agreements
  • Artist and vendor contracts
  • Partnership and collaboration agreements
  • Risk assessment and liability management

Board Development + Governance

Strong boards require clear structures, engaged members, and shared understanding of governance responsibilities. I help organizations recruit effectively, strengthen board function, and build the leadership capacity needed for organizational growth.

Services include:

  • Board recruitment and orientation
  • Governance policy and bylaws
  • Board training and retreat facilitation
  • Committee structure and effectiveness

Organizational Development + Planning

I facilitate strategic planning that goes beyond generic exercises to help organizations articulate who they really are and what they’re trying to accomplish. I ask the hard questions, identify patterns others miss, and help leadership teams develop strategies grounded in reality.

Services include:

  • Strategic planning facilitation
  • Program design and evaluation
  • Financial planning and budget development
  • Arts education program development

WRITING + EDITING

Clear, persuasive writing grounded in legal training and deep knowledge of the arts sector. I translate complex ideas into accessible language and craft narratives that more people to action.

Services include:

  • Grant proposals and foundation applications
  • Press and promotional materials
  • Strategic plans and organizational documents
  • Board reports and presentations
  • Advocacy materials and policy communications
  • Website content and communications
  • Annual reports and impact statements

WORKSHOPS + PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Improv-Based Leadership + Team Building

I’m an active improv performer, and I’ve seen firsthand how participating in the arts—not just watching, but doing—opens conversations, builds connections, and transforms how people work together. Improv techniques help teams communicate more effectively, think more creatively, and collaborate with greater trust and flexibility.

These interactive workshops use improvisational theater exercises to strengthen collaboration, creative problem-solving, and adaptive thinking. Designed for corporate teams, nonprofit staff, and board retreats.

Individual Coaching

One-on-one coaching for arts professionals and organizational leaders focusing on public speaking, presentation skills, leadership development, and career navigation.

HOW WE’D WORK TOGETHER

Engagement Models:

  • Interim executive placements (3-18 months)
  • Project-based consulting
  • Ongoing advisory retainers
  • Workshops and training (half-day to multi-day programs)
  • Hourly consulting

Geographic Focus: Greater Boston, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Metro New York City, with capacity for remote consulting nationally.

Rate Structure: Competitive rates with flexible engagement models tailored to organizational needs and budget constraints. Sliding scale available for smaller organizations.

Next Step: Let’s talk. I offer free 30-minute consultations to discuss your needs and explore how we might work together.