Education
2019-present Naropa University
Master of Arts in Transpersonal Art Therapy, Expected completion: 2022
2014-2018 University of Louisville
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Concentration in Social Sciences, GPA: 3.94
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Concentration in Painting, GPA: 3.82
Dean’s List
2017 Aegean Center for the Fine Arts
Oil Painting Innovations Workshop
Work Experience
2018-2019 Artist-in-Residence
Kentucky Museum of Arts and Crafts, Louisville KY
Created unique curriculum for art classes that was relevant and appropriate for diverse populations
Taught art classes involving paint, clay, printmaking, bookmaking, and sculpture
Coordinated with school teachers and program leaders to organize art classes
2014-2019 Art Instructor/Summer Camp Co-Director
STEAM Exchange, Louisville KY
Developed and coordinated mural painting summer camp for disadvantaged children ages eleven to fifteen
Conducted weekly art classes addressing social difficulties like being a minority and having an incarcerated parent
Designed unique logo for local events and businesses
2009-2014 Medical Assistant
Adel M. Bichir M.D. Pediatrics, New Albany IN
Measured patient vitals, assessed general well-being
Administered immunizations and collected blood samples for lab testing
Performed office work like updating patient files, answering phone calls, and scheduling appointments
Volunteer Experience
2017-2019 Coordinator/Art Instructor
Olmsted Girls Art Project, Louisville KY
Taught middle school girls about female artists in history
Prompted the girls to make empowering art pieces
Organized and facilitated an art exhibition where the girls’ families could come and see their work
2015-2017 Research Assistant
KID Lab at University of Louisville, Louisville KY
Administered standardized tests measuring impact of internet on children ages four to eleven
Imputed and analyzed data to identify key behavioral differences between studies
Protected subject confidentiality by following strict testing guidelines