Education

2002 MFA New School University, New York, New York, Dramatic Arts

1997 BA Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ., Social Work

Professional Experience

2006 to present:  Optimum Performance Institute, Woodland Hills, CA.  Volunteer and Career Coordinator

2006:  Teacher- Carney Educational Services, Glendale, CA. Instructor for inner-city youth

2005 – 06:  The Human Services Network, North Hollywood, CA. House Supervisor Overseeing 5 Childcare Workers  

2004 - 05: J.L. Watson After School and Tutoring Program,  Newark, NJ., Management Supervisor

2002 - 04: The Leaguers Inc. After School Program, Newark, NJ. Facilitator

2001 - 02: The African Globe Theater, Newark, NJ.  Teaching Artist

1997 – 1999: ALIVE With RAPS Services,  New Brunswick, NJ. Program Director

Volunteer Experience

3/2006 – 6/2006: Office Support: Filmakers Alliance

3/2005 – present: Reader: Read America 

12/2002: Facilitator: Big Sister/Little Sister

4/2006: Administrator/Consultant: Youth Link of America

3/2006: Missionary: World Team

12/1998 – 1/2005: Member: Women Support Group

5/2004 - 2/2005: Facilitator: Single Support Group 

Additional Experience

PRESENTLY: Altesa, Inc.: Vocal Coach and Creative Consultant
                   Iron Sharpens Iron Productions: Writer, director, actor

5/2003: Student Engrepreneur: Pudential Young
                 Entrepreneur Program

5/1997: Founding Officer: Undergraduate Social
                Work Organization