COMMUNITY WORK

RESUME

2021-2025

American Alpine Club

Programs Manager

Organized and executed the United in Yosemite festival in collaboration with community partners, the Yosemite Conservancy and National Park Foundation to celebrate diversity and offer mentorship opportunities for underrepresented groups.
Delivered New River Gorge and Bishop Craggin' Classic Festivals, ensuring inclusive programming across all AAC events.
Oversaw event logistics, including venue selection, fundraising, catering, AV needs, and budget management, while collaborating with teams on strategies and sponsorships.
Managed volunteer efforts, earning an Impact Award from Yosemite National Park for community contributions.
Conceptualized and led Climb United meetups across the country, fostering lasting relationships, leadership opportunities, and increased access for marginalized climbers in the community.
Developed the Climb United Affiliate Support Network to offer resources and fiscal sponsorship to emerging affinity groups seeking non-profit status.
Managed the Pull Focus Grant with Louder Than 11, empowering underrepresented voices in climbing media.
Created a database of climbing photographers, guides, and affinity groups to enhance visibility and job opportunities.

2020-Present

Cruxing In Color

President, Co-Founder

Launched and developed Cruxing In Color to address the underrepresentation of people of color in climbing by providing monthly meet-ups, free gear, stewardship opportunities, and community events.
Established partnerships with local climbing gyms, outdoor retailers, and organizations to create programs that offer free or discounted memberships and gear to climbers from marginalized communities.
Designed and implemented scholarship programs for Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) courses and local gym memberships.
Fundraised over $25,000, driving initiatives that support climbers of color through community events, educational opportunities, and visibility and representation in the climbing industry.

2020-Present

Freelance

Athlete, Writer, Speaker

Published Author - The Climbing Zine (Issue 24), Alpinist Magazine (Issue 88), AAC Guidebook to Membership (Vol 9).
Podcast Guest - Dirtbag Diaries and Dirtbag State of Mind (2024).
Moderator - Narrow Gauge Slabs Panel at Arc'teryx (October 2024).
Panelist - United in Yosemite (2023) and The American Society for Environmental History's session on "Diversifying Outdoor Recreation: Voices from the Field" (2024).
Presenter - Ten Sleep Climbers’ Fest (2021), Arc'teryx Colorado (2024)
Sponsored Athlete - SCARPA, Wild Country, Arc’teryx Colorado (2021-present).
Mentee and Mentor - SCARPA Athlete Mentorship Initiative (2020).

2013-2021

KIPP Colorado & Wallace School of Integrated Arts

Early Childhood Educator, Curriculum Developer

Organized the inaugural DPS Culturally Responsive Teaching Cohort to combat educational biases.
Collaborated with local organizations and families to create an interest-based student growth model, enhancing focused learning efforts.
Led teams in analyzing grade-level content for data-driven decision-making to develop a year-long arts-integrated curriculum.
Founded a school-wide sustainability program and created classroom environments rooted in JEDI principles to promote representation and empower underrepresented students.
Mentored educators and organized community engagement events, such as math and literacy nights, resulting in increased family involvement and student growth.