Education
Hofstra University
MA in Creative Arts Therapy, January 2025 - Current
SUNY Old Westbury
BA in Visual Art, January 2021 - May 2023
Nassau Community College
AS in Art, January 2018 - May 2020
Work Experience
Hofstra University Museum of Art
Art Educator, May 2025- present
Leading guided tours for school groups, introducing students to current exhibitions and engaging them in discussions about art. Facilitating hands-on art projects in the studio, encouraging creativity amongst diverse age groups.
ACLD- Adults & Children with Learning & Developmental Disabilities
Lead Art Specialist, September 2023- February 2025
Planned and led inclusive art classes and field trips, tailored to individuals with developmental disabilities. Curated art shows exhibiting participants’ artwork to foster a sense of pride and community involvement. Created sample projects, coordinated art fairs and fundraising events, and developed partnerships with local library and galleries to gain additional support for the art studio.
Freelance Artist
Commissioned Artist, Spring 2020 - present
Creating custom artwork for individual clients and small businesses through social media outreach and word-of-mouth referrals. Projects include personalized illustrations, logo design, tattoo design, and merchandise such as stickers, T-shirts, and tote bags
Gallery Curator Assistant - SUNY Old Westbury
Intern, January 2023 - May 2023
Organized office space, helped with installation and deinstallation of art exhibits, assisted and greeted gallery visitors.
Exhibitions
Self Reflections from an Art Therapy Perspective
SUNY Old Westbury- Old Westbury, New York- September 2025- October 2025
Rooted in Pride
Arts Gowanus- Washington Park, New York- June 2025- August 2025
Timeless Threads: Weaving the Old into the New
Hofstra University- Hempstead, New York- March 2025- May 2025
Hope in Harmony: A Journey of Healing & Expression
Hive Market and Gallery- Oyster Bay, New York- March 2025- April 2025
Pride: All Day, Every Day
Arts Gowanus- Washington Park, New York- June 2024- August 2024
Best of SUNY Student
SUNY Albany- Albany, New York- January 2023- November 2023