Experience

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  Jovisuals

  Sept 2016 - now

  Freelance photographer
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  Self-employed

  Jan 2017 - Mar 2022

  Nanny
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  Iowa family services

  Dec 2019 - Mar 2020

  Respite care provider
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  West des moines chamber of commerce

  Jul 2020 - Sept 2020

  Photography intern
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  Margaret sloss center for women and gender equity

  Sept 2020 - Dec 2020

  Public relations communications intern
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  Women’s and gender studies program iowa state university

  Jan 2021 - May 2021

  Social media intern
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  Cystarters

  May 2021 - Jul 2021

  Cohort member

  CYstarters is an 11-week summer accelerator program for Iowa State University students and recent graduates who want to work on their business idea. For the opportunity to spend their summer committed to accomplishing their startup goals and following entrepreneurial objectives, students will receive $6,500 per individual or up to $13,000 per student team. With only a limited number of spots available in the program, the selection process is highly competitive.

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  Future leaders in action

  Sept 2021 - Dec 2021

  Program fellow

  Future Leaders in Action (FLIA) cultivates leaders and strengthens youth-oriented nonprofits and organizations through a fellowship program. While working for Artolution, some of my responsibilities include: improving their social media strategy, scheduling social media posts, and assisting with developing copy and editorial writing.

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  Greater des moines music coalition

  Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

  Creative director
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  Iowa coalition against domestic violence

  Mar 2022 - Jul 2022

  Movement building director

  I am committed to exploring new, innovative pathways to lead ICADV members and essential partners deeper into gender, racial, and social justice. This position plays a vital role in advancing our Action and Accountability plan, building beloved community, and serving as an architect, strategist, and support to members, advocates, and community leaders.

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  Des moines art center

  Oct 2023 - now

  Community access teaching artist
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  Invest dsm

  Apr 2024 - now

  Outreach and communications specialist