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EDUCATION
Adler University, Chicago, IL
MA Counseling: Art Therapy 2018
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
BA Social and Behavioral Sciences: Psychology 2013
Minor: Art History
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
BFA Studio Fine Art: Emphasis Photography 2013
Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ
Associate of Liberal Arts 2013
AWARDS
Social Justice Scholarship, Chicago, IL 2017
Financial Aid Trust Grant, Tucson, AZ 2012-2013
School of Art Grant, Tucson, AZ 2010-2011
University Grant, Tucson, AZ 2009
Honorable Mention, Annual Student Juried Show, Tucson, AZ 2008
Artist Grant, Paperworks: The Sonoran Collective for Paper and Book Artists, Tucson, AZ 2008
ARTIST PRESENTATION AND WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE
Adler University, Chicago, IL
La Casa Resurrection Project Panel 2017
Held and participated in panel discussion in regards to Social Justice Practicum at Resurrection Project.
Seattle, WA/ Tucson, AZ
Co-Founder and Co-Curator of Photographer and Artist collective 2017
Showcase artwork and photography from local artists.
Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ
Artist Presentation 2014
Presented current artworks and photographic series. Provided advice to tentative college students
Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ
Alternative Process and Polaroid Transfers Demonstration 2009
Demonstrated art technique of Polaroid dye transfers and emulsion lifts.
ART EXHIBITIONS
Tucson, AZ
Degenerate Art, Gary’s Place
Dream Relics, Pharaoh’s Horses 2016
Phoenix Zine Fair, Trunk Space, Phoenix, AZ
Tucson Zine Fair, Pharaoh’s Horses 2015
Bring Your Own Beamer, Weinstein Warehouse 2014
Juried Student Photography Exhibition, Lionel Rombach Gallery
Bachelors of Fine Arts Exhibition, Union Gallery
Reverie, Kachina Gallery 2013
The False, The Fake, The Fabricated, Old Villa
Old Types, Old Villa
It’s Code, The Loft Cinema 2012
Arizona Centennial: Pima Celebrates, Porter Hall Gallery, Tucson Botanical Gardens 2011
Students’ Digital Arts Exhibition, Pima Community College
Student Exhibition, Student Gallery, Pima Community College
Annual Juried Show, Pima Community College
A Community Awakening, Solar Culture Art Gallery 2009
All This Exists, Hercules Florence Gallery, Pima College West
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Benefit and Art Auction 2008
WORK/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
The Resurrection Project, Career Internship Program, Chicago, IL
Social Justice Practicum Intern 2016-2017
Volunteer: Assisted with management and organization of students’ information. Assisted with creating rubric for Career Internship Program and assisted with adjustments for upcoming academic year.
Casa De Los Niños, Tucson, AZ
Case Manager; Recovery Coach 2013 – 2016
Work: Coordinated behavioral health services for children and families. Facilitated meetings involving all behavioral health and family team members in order to discuss progress of services being provided. Performed developmental monitoring and assessments on children ages birth to 18. Worked with children towards goals of positive behaviors and reduction of defiant behaviors both in the home and in school. Consulted with staff and provided recommendations to families regarding appropriate disciplinary actions in the home, as well as appropriate communication within the household and with the extended family. Assisted with crisis prevention through triage of current situations via telephone, as well as providing onsite crisis assistance if needed.
Sunflower Farmers Market, Tucson, AZ
Bulk Clerk/Cashier 2009 – 2012
Work: Maintained and cleaned the Bulk Foods department, answering questions that customers had about groceries and produce, lifting items weight 30-50lbs on a regular basis, rang up groceries, bagged produce, executed strong customer service.
Tucson, AZ
Gallery Manager and Exhibit Installation 2011
Volunteer: Worked with local artists and musicians within community to arrange and exhibit artwork for “pop-up” events around the city. Assisted with creating environment for healthy artistic expression within the community.
Tucson, AZ
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 2009-2013
Darkroom volunteer. Management of inventory for professional photography and video equipment, detailed opening, closing, and maintenance of darkroom and procedures. Established relationship with diverse group of students.
Tucson, AZ
Pima Community College, West Campus, Tucson, AZ 2008-2009
Darkroom volunteer. Assisted darkroom and lab with maintaining and mixing new chemistry, checking equipment out to students and assisting with photography assignments.
PUBLICATIONS/ ZINES
29 Mattress Firms
College Town Consequences
Photography Zine, Tucson, AZ 2016
Swamp Meat
Photography Zine, Tucson, AZ 2015
After Words
Photography Zine, Tucson, AZ/Phoenix, AZ 2014
This Is Nice
Photography Zine, Tucson, AZ 2013
Sandscript: Art and Literary Magazine
Artwork published, Tucson, AZ 2007/ 2009
LANGUAGES
English
MEMBERSHIPS
American Art Therapy Association 2017
Adler Art Therapy Student Association 2017
Illinois Counseling of America 2017
CERTIFICATIONS
Illinois Mandated Reporter 2017
Mental Health First Aid (completed in Arizona) 2016
Crisis Prevention Institute Training (completed in Arizona) 2015
Adler University, Chicago, IL
MA Counseling: Art Therapy 2018
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
BA Social and Behavioral Sciences: Psychology 2013
Minor: Art History
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
BFA Studio Fine Art: Emphasis Photography 2013
Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ
Associate of Liberal Arts 2013
AWARDS
Social Justice Scholarship, Chicago, IL 2017
Financial Aid Trust Grant, Tucson, AZ 2012-2013
School of Art Grant, Tucson, AZ 2010-2011
University Grant, Tucson, AZ 2009
Honorable Mention, Annual Student Juried Show, Tucson, AZ 2008
Artist Grant, Paperworks: The Sonoran Collective for Paper and Book Artists, Tucson, AZ 2008
ARTIST PRESENTATION AND WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE
Adler University, Chicago, IL
La Casa Resurrection Project Panel 2017
Held and participated in panel discussion in regards to Social Justice Practicum at Resurrection Project.
Seattle, WA/ Tucson, AZ
Co-Founder and Co-Curator of Photographer and Artist collective 2017
Showcase artwork and photography from local artists.
Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ
Artist Presentation 2014
Presented current artworks and photographic series. Provided advice to tentative college students
Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ
Alternative Process and Polaroid Transfers Demonstration 2009
Demonstrated art technique of Polaroid dye transfers and emulsion lifts.
ART EXHIBITIONS
Tucson, AZ
Degenerate Art, Gary’s Place
Dream Relics, Pharaoh’s Horses 2016
Phoenix Zine Fair, Trunk Space, Phoenix, AZ
Tucson Zine Fair, Pharaoh’s Horses 2015
Bring Your Own Beamer, Weinstein Warehouse 2014
Juried Student Photography Exhibition, Lionel Rombach Gallery
Bachelors of Fine Arts Exhibition, Union Gallery
Reverie, Kachina Gallery 2013
The False, The Fake, The Fabricated, Old Villa
Old Types, Old Villa
It’s Code, The Loft Cinema 2012
Arizona Centennial: Pima Celebrates, Porter Hall Gallery, Tucson Botanical Gardens 2011
Students’ Digital Arts Exhibition, Pima Community College
Student Exhibition, Student Gallery, Pima Community College
Annual Juried Show, Pima Community College
A Community Awakening, Solar Culture Art Gallery 2009
All This Exists, Hercules Florence Gallery, Pima College West
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Benefit and Art Auction 2008
WORK/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
The Resurrection Project, Career Internship Program, Chicago, IL
Social Justice Practicum Intern 2016-2017
Volunteer: Assisted with management and organization of students’ information. Assisted with creating rubric for Career Internship Program and assisted with adjustments for upcoming academic year.
Casa De Los Niños, Tucson, AZ
Case Manager; Recovery Coach 2013 – 2016
Work: Coordinated behavioral health services for children and families. Facilitated meetings involving all behavioral health and family team members in order to discuss progress of services being provided. Performed developmental monitoring and assessments on children ages birth to 18. Worked with children towards goals of positive behaviors and reduction of defiant behaviors both in the home and in school. Consulted with staff and provided recommendations to families regarding appropriate disciplinary actions in the home, as well as appropriate communication within the household and with the extended family. Assisted with crisis prevention through triage of current situations via telephone, as well as providing onsite crisis assistance if needed.
Sunflower Farmers Market, Tucson, AZ
Bulk Clerk/Cashier 2009 – 2012
Work: Maintained and cleaned the Bulk Foods department, answering questions that customers had about groceries and produce, lifting items weight 30-50lbs on a regular basis, rang up groceries, bagged produce, executed strong customer service.
Tucson, AZ
Gallery Manager and Exhibit Installation 2011
Volunteer: Worked with local artists and musicians within community to arrange and exhibit artwork for “pop-up” events around the city. Assisted with creating environment for healthy artistic expression within the community.
Tucson, AZ
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 2009-2013
Darkroom volunteer. Management of inventory for professional photography and video equipment, detailed opening, closing, and maintenance of darkroom and procedures. Established relationship with diverse group of students.
Tucson, AZ
Pima Community College, West Campus, Tucson, AZ 2008-2009
Darkroom volunteer. Assisted darkroom and lab with maintaining and mixing new chemistry, checking equipment out to students and assisting with photography assignments.
PUBLICATIONS/ ZINES
29 Mattress Firms
College Town Consequences
Photography Zine, Tucson, AZ 2016
Swamp Meat
Photography Zine, Tucson, AZ 2015
After Words
Photography Zine, Tucson, AZ/Phoenix, AZ 2014
This Is Nice
Photography Zine, Tucson, AZ 2013
Sandscript: Art and Literary Magazine
Artwork published, Tucson, AZ 2007/ 2009
LANGUAGES
English
MEMBERSHIPS
American Art Therapy Association 2017
Adler Art Therapy Student Association 2017
Illinois Counseling of America 2017
CERTIFICATIONS
Illinois Mandated Reporter 2017
Mental Health First Aid (completed in Arizona) 2016
Crisis Prevention Institute Training (completed in Arizona) 2015