I work at the intersection of performance and management—where artistic ideas are shaped not only by vision, but by the systems that support them.

As an Orchestra Manager with Spoleto Festival USA and a professional percussionist, my perspective is grounded in both the rehearsal room and the production office. I focus on translating artistic goals into operational reality—ensuring that ambitious programming is supported by clear strategy, effective systems, and strong execution.

Artistic programming does more than define what appears on stage—it shapes how audiences engage, how organizations evolve, and how artistic work is sustained over time.

I’m particularly interested in that intersection—where programming decisions and operational strategy meet—and how aligning the two can create stronger outcomes for artists, organizations, and audiences.

My career has developed across performance, education, and arts administration, with a consistent focus on how artistic work is supported and realized.

In my current role with Spoleto Festival USA, I work at the intersection of programming and operations—managing the logistical framework for orchestral activity, coordinating musicians, and aligning artistic priorities with execution within a large-scale festival environment.

Alongside this work, I remain active as a percussionist, an experience that continues to shape how I approach leadership, collaboration, and decision-making.

I’m interested in how arts organizations can better align artistic vision with operational strategy—creating environments where ambitious programming is not only possible, but sustainable.

My approach to leadership is informed by both artistic experience and systems thinking:

• Artist-Informed Decision Making
  Grounding operational choices in the realities of performance

• Systems Thinking
  Building structures that support complex productions and reduce friction

• Programming as Strategy
  Viewing artistic planning as a driver of engagement and organizational identity

• Collaborative Communication
  Connecting artistic, administrative, and production teams around shared goals