SPEAKING
Strategic clarity.
Artistic integrity.
Civic impact.
I speak at the intersection of artistic excellence, organizational sustainability, and the broader civic role of the arts.
Arts organizations, like many other sectors, are navigating structural change. At the same time, communities are facing rising loneliness, polarization, and mental health strain.
The arts are uniquely positioned to respond, if we are clear about how and why.
My work brings disciplined strategy to that moment, grounded in three decades as an artist and executive leader.
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Upcoming engagements
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ACDA East (February 2026): The Survival Imperative: Reimagining What Concerts Can Accomplish
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Portland MAP (March 2026): The Survival Imperative: Reimagining What Music Can Accomplish
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Northwest ACDA Roundtable (March 2026): Strategy and Funding Roundtable for Community and Youth Choirs and Talon: Repertoire & Resources for World Musics
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Chorus America National Conference (June 2026): Pre-conference workshop: Reimagine Your Choir: A Strategic Sprint to Realign Mission, Impact, and Long-Term Sustainability
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Chorus America National Conference (June 2026): Interest session: Community-Centered Programming: A Path to Sustainable Funding and Meaningful Impact
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WAACDA Summer Institute (July 2026): Pedagogy of the Global Majority
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Pending proposal- From Feeling to Form: Building Emotional and Physical Expression
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Speaking themes
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The Survival Imperative- What the current environment requires of arts leaders, boards, and institutions
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Strategic clarity under pressure- Helping leaders move from reactive decision-making to disciplined direction.
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Community-centered programming- A practical path to meaningful impact and sustainable funding.
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The arts as civic infrastructure- How the arts can partner across sectors to strengthen belonging, reduce isolation, and build social cohesion.
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Host Erin
If you are planning a conference, board retreat, faculty symposium, or leadership convening, I would welcome the conversation. Engagements range from keynotes and plenaries to workshops and facilitated retreats.
