As associate artistic director of Ballet Arkansas, I help shape artistic programming, education initiatives and community engagement for the state’s largest professional ballet company. A former professional ballet dancer, I bring an artist’s perspective to leadership, focusing on expanding access to dance, supporting creatives and strengthening impact across Arkansas.
I fell in love with ballet at an early age, drawn to its discipline, storytelling and emotional power. That connection continues to deepen throughout my career.
Transitioning from a performer to an arts leader while learning to balance artistic vision with the realities of running a nonprofit organization.
Arts leadership is both creative and operational. It requires vision, structure and constant adaptation.
My first job taught me that discipline and work ethic carry across every field, but that relationships matter, and finding the right place to grow is just as important.
Strategic planning and organizational leadership, understanding how to build systems that sustain and grow artistic work over time.
Ballet Arkansas, a statewide arts organization bringing together professional performance, education and outreach across Arkansas communities.
Seeing dance and the arts resonate with people — in studios, classrooms and theaters — and knowing it leaves something lasting beyond the stage.
Watching Ballet Arkansas expand its artistic and educational reach and seeing its impact on dancers, students and audiences across the region.
Getting outside for a walk, often with my husband and son, to reset and clear my mind.
Aim to underpromise and overdeliver — always exceed expectations.
I step back, take a walk, reassess priorities and call trusted friends, family or colleagues for perspective.
