COMMUNITY WORK

RESUME

2021-2025

American Alpine Club

Programs & Events Manager

Produced large-scale national events including the United in Yosemite festival in partnership with the Yosemite Conservancy and National Park Foundation—offering mentorship and expanding access to the climbing community.
Led planning and execution of flagship gatherings like the Craggin’ Classic series in the New River Gorge and Bishop, balancing logistics, budget oversight, fundraising, vendor coordination, and community engagement.
Built and managed collaborative partnerships across organizations, sponsors, and volunteers—recognized with an Impact Award from Yosemite National Park for contributions to public engagement.
Conceptualized and launched Climb United meetups across the U.S., providing space for mentorship, connection, and leadership development within historically excluded climbing communities.
Created and led the Affiliate Support Network, a program providing funding pathways and strategic guidance to emerging climbing collectives seeking nonprofit status.
Oversaw the Pull Focus Grant with Louder Than 11, contributing to the production of Dear Mother, a film praised for its storytelling and creative vision.
Developed a national database of photographers, guides, and community leaders to increase visibility, access, and professional opportunities within the climbing industry.

2020-Present

Cruxing In Color

President, Co-Founder

Provided free monthly meet-ups, 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.
Raised 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

Proucer, Writer, Talent - Sharp Edges Film (2025)
Published Author - The Climbing Zine (Issue 24), Alpinist Magazine (Issue 88), American Alpine Club Guidebook (Vol 9)
Podcast Guest - Dirtbag Diaries and Dirtbag State of Mind (2024)
Panelist - United in Yosemite (2023) and The American Society for Environmental History (2024)
Presenter - Ten Sleep Climbers’ Fest (2021), Arc'teryx (2024)
Athlete, Mentor - SCARPA, Wild Country, Arc’teryx (2021-present).

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.