Grant Panel & Evaluation Work
Served as a panel reviewer for two major funding initiatives in San Diego’s arts and culture sector. As part of the City of San Diego’s Department of Cultural Affairs FY26 grant review process, I evaluated nonprofit applications for general operating and project-based support. I was also selected as a judge for the Prebys SPARX program, reviewing proposals for a $1.1 million grant dedicated to promoting youth mental health and well-being through arts and culture, ensuring my commitment to equity-driven arts funding and uplifting community-centered initiatives.
RISE San Diego
Former fellow (2019) and current Coach for RISE Urban Leadership Fellowship and On The Rise
Facilitating and guiding a series of workshops and discussions rooted in the same adaptive leadership development strategies core to all RISE programs. Through deep dialogues, students gain a higher level of self-awareness and an understanding of the relationship between their past and future. Both programs culminate with a community action project plan and a personal narrative exploring their story, leadership experience, and community issues.
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Board Member
As a board member for Pedacito De Cielo, I bring my experience in community arts, cultural equity, and youth empowerment to support the vision and sustainability of the mission-driven organization. I offer strategic guidance rooted in lived experience, creative practice, and a commitment to inclusive leadership. My role includes advising on programming, deepening community partnerships, strengthening relationships across the San Diego–Tijuana region, supporting fundraising efforts, and ensuring that decisions reflect the voices and needs of those we serve.
HORIZON Leadership
Horizon Leadership, a program of the University of San Diego, is dedicated to sustainable leadership development for individuals working to improve the health and well-being of underserved and under-resourced communities. The program offers cohort-based learning, human-centered design thinking, peer coaching circles, and community-engaged implementation strategies.
As a Horizon Leadership alumni, I engaged deeply with adaptive leadership practices and collaborative problem-solving to design community-driven interventions. After graduating, I continue to support the program by mentoring new scholars, offering guidance rooted in lived experience, social justice values, and creative facilitation.
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