Pipeline Project
After graduating from the University of Washington, I served two AmeriCorps terms through a program based out of campus called Pipeline Project (now Riverways Education Partnerships). The program connects UW undergraduates with tutoring and mentoring opportunities in the Seattle-area and across Washington State.
Highlights:
Recruited and trained 500+ undergraduates to serve as tutors as mentors in the program.
Coordinated a yearly Literacy Arts Alternative Spring Break project, working with 12 schools across Washington State.
Managed partnerships with contacts in local schools and organizations, as well as across campus.
Revamped marketing and communications strategies for the program, including supporting a rebranding.
Photo by Natali Wiseman
Seattle Art Museum
SAM is the largest visual arts institution in the Pacific Northwest, operating three sites across Seattle. I originally came to SAM as an intern in the education department my senior year of college, and ended up working the education department for four years.
Highlights:
Served as the main point of contact for the education department in the museum, and internally within our department. I was also an assistant for the Deputy Director of Education & Public Programs.
Supported and helped plan public and community programming for audiences spanning 25-1,000+.
Led efforts to ensure SAM was inclusive in the audiences we serve, for example through community partnerships and the curation of the Community Gallery highlighting artists from local schools and organizations.
Developed a learning space in the museum focused on community dialogue around DEI conversations.
Member of the Racial Equity Committee, helped to lead internal DEI efforts and cultural shifts.
City Year
City Year is a national education non-profit empowering young leaders to take action around systemic inequities in education and to make a difference alongside and in our communities for a year of service as academic coaches and mentors. I was a Recruiter of City Year AmeriCorps members for three years.
Highlights:
Recognized as one of the top recruiters on the West Coast, and most improved between FY19 and FY20, recruiting 200+ AmeriCorps members yearly.
Managed a portfolio of 9 colleges and universities across the Pacific Northwest, and built cross-campus partnerships within each.
Facilitated engaging in-person and virtual events and presentations for a variety of audiences.
Co-led an affinity group space for Asian, Pacific Islander and Desi identifying folx.
Photo by Kyle Santos
City Year Features
Through relationships I built with university partners, I was able to share my career and personal journey in a variety of media formats. Here are a few examples.
Lush
Throughout my career (and sometimes on top of my full-time job), I have worked retail. One of my favorite experiences was working at Lush for two years. Not only did it spark my interest in skincare - it was also an expected space that allowed me to get creative, build relationships and connect with people in a special way, making it one of my favorite experiences.
Highlights:
Promoted from a seasonal holiday employee to a position on the core team.
Quickly developed and deepened knowledge of common ingredients found in skincare through intensive onboarding and ongoing trainings.
Header Photo by Natali Wiseman