Service Projects
Strategic Planning Committe | Co-Facilitator: Subcommittee on Encouraging Innovation and Creating Diversity | 2017 to Present
• Leading a 10 member subcommittee in exploring ways to better facilitate innovation leading to continuous improvement across the four campuses of St. Louis Community College.
• Pursuing new avenues for creating a campus culture that welcomes and celebrates its diverse student body.
"The Art of Matias Tapia" Gallery Exhibition | Curator | Fall 2016
• Organized and curated an exhibition in the Florissant Valley Contemporary Art Gallery featuring work by the popular illustrator and video game artist, Matias Tapia.
• Secured special permission from Hasbro and Gear Box to show concept art and illustrations from popular titles such as: "Borderlands 2", "Kaijudo", "HellFire: The Summoning", "Dungeond & Dragons", and "Pathfinder".
• Oversaw printing and mounting of work, interviewed the artist for display in the gallery and helped promote the event at local conventions.
• Organized the printing and sale of a series of limited edition signed prints of Tapia's original works. All proceeds form the sale went to benefit the Florissant Valley art clubs.
Title IX Awareness PSAs | Animation Supervisor | Fall 2015 - Spring 2016
• Lead students in the creation of a series of animated public service announcements designed to increase awareness of on-campus resources for those dealing with issues like Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault and Stalking.
• Students worked in small teams consisting of: animators, storyboard artists, and broadcasting/ sound design majors to write, direct and animate the PSAs.
• The PSAs are now being shown district-wide as part of the larger Title IX awareness effort.
• This is the first project of its kind and is unique to the Florissant Valley campus.
Drawing FergUSon Together | Committee Member | 2015
• Over 300 people from the campus and community attended this two-day art event and social justice summit sponsored by global CHALK4PEACE and the Women's Caucus for Art.
• Designed logo, t-shirts, website, and promotional materials.
• The event was filmed for a documentary of the same name which is currently in production by Global CHALK4PEACE.
The Clothesline Project | Organizer | Spring 2016
• During this free 2-day event over 100 shirts were decorated with stories and messages of support for violence survivors. The shirts were on display in the Student Center throughout the month of April in connection with the national Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Women's History Month Committee | Member | 2013 to Present
Developed unique arts programming including:
• A live recording of the radio drama "The Screwfly Solution" by James Tiptree, Jr. (Alice Sheldon) which was later rebroadcast on KCFV throughout the month.
• Screening and discussion of women animators and their works from Lotte Reiniger to the early anime directors of Studio Gainax and Studio Ghibli.
• Staged readings of works by Joanna Bailey.
• Leading a 10 member subcommittee in exploring ways to better facilitate innovation leading to continuous improvement across the four campuses of St. Louis Community College.
• Pursuing new avenues for creating a campus culture that welcomes and celebrates its diverse student body.
"The Art of Matias Tapia" Gallery Exhibition | Curator | Fall 2016
• Organized and curated an exhibition in the Florissant Valley Contemporary Art Gallery featuring work by the popular illustrator and video game artist, Matias Tapia.
• Secured special permission from Hasbro and Gear Box to show concept art and illustrations from popular titles such as: "Borderlands 2", "Kaijudo", "HellFire: The Summoning", "Dungeond & Dragons", and "Pathfinder".
• Oversaw printing and mounting of work, interviewed the artist for display in the gallery and helped promote the event at local conventions.
• Organized the printing and sale of a series of limited edition signed prints of Tapia's original works. All proceeds form the sale went to benefit the Florissant Valley art clubs.
Title IX Awareness PSAs | Animation Supervisor | Fall 2015 - Spring 2016
• Lead students in the creation of a series of animated public service announcements designed to increase awareness of on-campus resources for those dealing with issues like Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault and Stalking.
• Students worked in small teams consisting of: animators, storyboard artists, and broadcasting/ sound design majors to write, direct and animate the PSAs.
• The PSAs are now being shown district-wide as part of the larger Title IX awareness effort.
• This is the first project of its kind and is unique to the Florissant Valley campus.
Drawing FergUSon Together | Committee Member | 2015
• Over 300 people from the campus and community attended this two-day art event and social justice summit sponsored by global CHALK4PEACE and the Women's Caucus for Art.
• Designed logo, t-shirts, website, and promotional materials.
• The event was filmed for a documentary of the same name which is currently in production by Global CHALK4PEACE.
The Clothesline Project | Organizer | Spring 2016
• During this free 2-day event over 100 shirts were decorated with stories and messages of support for violence survivors. The shirts were on display in the Student Center throughout the month of April in connection with the national Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Women's History Month Committee | Member | 2013 to Present
Developed unique arts programming including:
• A live recording of the radio drama "The Screwfly Solution" by James Tiptree, Jr. (Alice Sheldon) which was later rebroadcast on KCFV throughout the month.
• Screening and discussion of women animators and their works from Lotte Reiniger to the early anime directors of Studio Gainax and Studio Ghibli.
• Staged readings of works by Joanna Bailey.
Animation Showcase | Creator/ Organizer | 2013 - Present
• An annual student animation festival, showcasing the best student work in animation, storyboarding and motion graphics. Now entering its 3rd year.
• Key responsibilities: Jury work; editing and animation for show reel; troubleshoot tech. issues; MC show.
Collaborative Projects with Mass Communications Dept. | 2014 to present
• Developed a program which partners Broadcasting majors interesting in voice-over and/ or sound design with animation students.
• Animation students receive lessons from Broadcasting instructors in voice direction, audio editing, and sound design. Broadcasting students gain real-world experience and work for their demo reels.
Collaborative Project w/ Counseling and Career Center | 2013
• Lead a project in which Illustration II students created artwork for the Counseling and Career center. The heads of the Counseling an Career Centers acted as clients for the students, giving them realistic work experience.
• The best pieces are on permanent display in the Center.
Other Service Projects and Committees
Women's Caucus for Art: St. Louis | Board Member | 2015 to Present
Title IX Awareness Task Force (District) | Member | 2015 to Present Title IX Steering Committee (Campus) | Member | 2015 to Present Gallery Exhibitions Committee | 2015 - Present Graphics Advisory Board | 2015 & 2016 |
Visiting Artist: Design I (ART 107) | 2012 & 2013
Honors Project Mentor | 2013 - 2016 Chalk4Peace | 2013 & 2014 Portfolio Day | 2012 - 2015 Art-In Presenter | 2013 |
Honors & Awards
Outstanding Adjunct Faculty: Liberal Arts | STLCC at Florissant Valley | 2016
Women-in-Progress Exhibition (Group Exhibition) | Florissant Valley Contemporary Art Gallery | March 2010
Certificate of Alumni Accomplishment | STLCC at Florissant Valley | 2008
Dean's List | Columbia College Chicago | 2005, 2006 & 2008
Women-in-Progress Exhibition (Group Exhibition) | Florissant Valley Contemporary Art Gallery | March 2010
Certificate of Alumni Accomplishment | STLCC at Florissant Valley | 2008
Dean's List | Columbia College Chicago | 2005, 2006 & 2008