I am a national award-winning director, producer, and leader in the arts with over two decades of experience transforming arts organizations into benchmarks of excellence and innovation. Known for my visionary leadership and dedication to community building through the arts, I’ve built programs that inspire creativity, foster community, and make the arts accessible to all.
My journey into directing and producing theatre started at a young age, when I witnessed, first hand, the ability for theatre to bring together a community in unimaginable ways. Since then, I have directed over 100 productions, and have started three non-profits, and am the CEO of Northern Virginia Performing Arts.
As a Broadway Investor and Published Author, I dream big through innovative and creative ideas that transform lives through story-telling.
Let’s create something impactful together. Whether directing, producing, writing, or advocating, I also provide consulting to advance arts initiatives, I strive to exemplify the transformative power of accessible, inclusive, and innovative programming. Feel free to reach out, and let’s make a difference through the arts!
2022
Masters of Fine Arts In Theatre Education
Mississipi University for Women
2017
Masters Certificate in Arts Administration
University of Connecticut
2009
Masters Degree in Drama Therapy
New York University
2007
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts
McDaniel College
2019
Educational Theatre Association
2015
Certificate in School Violence and Bullying
University of La Verne
Northern Virginia's 40 Under 40 | 2025
Virginia House Joint Resolution 516 | 2025
Blue Ridge Glamies Theatre Teacher of the Year | 2025
Tony Awards Inspirational Theatre Teacher | Honorable Mention - 2024
Virginia Thespian Hall of Fame | 2024
Loudoun's 40 Under 40 | Class of 2023
Virginia Senate Resolution 293 | 2023
Teacher of the Year Finalist | Loudoun County Public Schools | 2021
Washington Post Outsanding Teacher of the Year Finalist | 2021
Teacher of the Year | Special Education Advisory Committee | 2019
EdTA Volunteer of the Year Award | 2018
Virginia Theatre Teacher of the Year | Virginia Thespians - 2016
Inspirational Educator of the Year Award | Educational Theatre Association - 2016
Shenandoah Theatre Educator of the Year Finalist | 2015
Carroll County Teacher of the Year Finalist | 2012
Virginia Thespian Festival Mainstage | Come From Away Pilot - 2026
International Mainstage Selections | The Prince of Egypt - 2025
International Mainstage Selections | Rent: School Edition - 2024
Pilot School MTI | National Premiere of "Prince of Egypt" - 2024
Virginia High School League State Champions | The Trench - 2023
Blue Ridge Cappies Best Musical | Big Fish - 2023
International Thespian Festival Mainstage Selection | Bright Star - 2019
Pilot School Theatrical Rights Worldwide | "Bright Star: School Edition" - 2019
Virginia Thespian Festival State Champions:
The Trench - 2023
Aida - 2017
The Very Grey Matter of Edward Blank - 2016
Ernest and the Pale Moon - 2015
South Eastern Theatre Conference | Grand Champions 2016
Maryland Thespian Festival State Champions:
The Trench - 2014
And - 2013
War Letters - 2012
Premier Community for Theatre Education | Educational Theatre Association | 2023
Edinburgh Fringe Festival Performances:
Anonymous - 2022
26 Pebbles - 2019
Best of Loudoun Performing Arts Groups | 2019
Outstanding School Award | Educational Theatre Association | 2017
Outstanding School Award | Educational Theatre Association | 2013
Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Director's Competition | Runner-up - 2010
Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Fringe Festival Performance | Zoo Story - 2010
Educational Theatre Foundation Pathways Grant Recipient | 2025
Wolf Trap Grant Recipient | Rent: School Edition | 2024
50 States of Frozen Grant Recipient | State Premiere of "Frozen" | 2023
Dominion Energy Grant Recipient | 2023
Jack Kent Cook Foundation Grant | 2020
Wolf Trap Grant Recipient | Bright Star: School Edition | 2019
Jack Kent Cook Foundation Grant | 2018
Kohl's Cares Grant | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019
Carroll County Arts Council Grant | 2011, 2012, 2013
Wal-Mart Grant | 2012