EDUCATION

·      Master of Arts in Public Communication, American University, 1998 

·      Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, The George Washington University, 1976, Alpha Epsilon Delta – pre-medical honor society 

·      Associate in Arts in Humanities and Social Science, Montgomery College, 1975 

·      Leadership Frederick County, 1998 

·      Teaching Diploma, Royal Academy of Dance, 1991 

WORK EXPERIENCE SUMMARY 

·      Operations Manager— Shepherd University School of Music, 2007-2024. Management of operations, communications, marketing, recruitment, personnel, and finances.

·      Executive Director—Loudoun Symphony Association, 2000-2006. Management of daily operations, programs and production, fund development, grant writing, advocacy and public relations for a symphony orchestra, its affiliated youth orchestra, and its educational and community outreach programs. 

·      Crosson Communication Design—Free-lance work in photography, copy-editing, design and desktop publishing. 

·      Communications Coordinator—Catholic Network of Volunteer Service. Editing, writing, management of design and production of newsletter, annual directory, handbooks, programs, annual report and print communication pieces for Washington D.C.-based nonprofit organization. 

·      Over forty years of experience as a professional dancer, dance teacher and award-winning independent choreographer. 

·      Artistic director of Compagnia Danza Esperanza, contemporary dance company based in Turin, Italy. 

·      Founder and program director of Danza Vacanza, a summer residency program bringing Italian students to Washington, D.C. to study dance, English language and American culture. 

AWARDS
National Endowment for the Arts/Frederick Arts Council Create and Activate Now (C.A.N.) Recover grant 2022

Rob and Susi Conley Award for 3D work, Maryland Federation of Art Fall 2024 Show

Rob and Susi Conley Award for 3D work and Juror’s Award, Maryland Federation of Art Winter 2025 Show

AFFILIATIONS / COMMUNITY 

·     Washington Sculptors Group

·     International Conference on Contemporary Cast Iron Art

·     American Women Artists, Associate Member with Distinction

·     Frederick County Art Association

. Maryland Federation of Art

·      Frederick Arts Council

·      U.S. Fencing Association, Capitol Division, competitive member 

·      Maryland State Arts Council, Dance Advisory Panel, 1993-1996; 2014-2015, 2024-2025

·      Friends of Music of Shepherd University, Tuxedo Junction Gala Committee, 2007-2009 

·      Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Frederick Committee, Board of Directors, 1999-2002 

·      Weinberg Center for the Arts, Board of Directors, Secretary, 1997-2001 

·      Frederick Arts Council, Director of Performing Arts, 1995-1998; Grants Review Panel, 1999-2000 

·      U.S. Mid-Atlantic Regional Advisory Panel of the Royal Academy of Dance, Charter member, 1991-2009; Secretary, 1998-2001 

·      Registered teacher and member of the Royal Academy of Dance