Key skills and expertise

With 11 years of experience across Culture & Arts, Education, and Administration, the expert possesses skills in speech writing, SPSS software, and Microsoft Office. Leadership roles include Co-Director of Ochre Indigo Arts Camp and Assistant Creative Director at Maroney Forum for Arts and Culture. Contributions to international initiatives are highlighted by receiving the Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program Research Grant. Work includes directing performances, planning fundraisers, and developing community theatre programs, showcasing capacity for project leadership and creative collaboration.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including Culture & Arts, Education, Training & Capacity Building, and Administration. Responsibilities have included teaching, directing performances, planning fundraisers, and developing community theatre programs. The expert's work spans both Trinidad and New York, demonstrating a blend of educational and cultural expertise with regional impacts.

The expert has extensive geographic experience in Trinidad and New York, USA. In Trinidad, work has been in education and arts sectors, notably as a Theatre Arts Teacher and Co-Director of an arts camp. In New York, experience includes roles in cultural and community arts organizations, contributing to an understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics in both regions.

Languages and education

The expert is proficient in English, which has been utilized in various professional settings, including teaching, project management, and international collaboration. This language competence supports roles in education and cultural arts sectors, facilitating effective communication in diverse and multilingual environments.

The expert holds a Master of Arts in Cultural Studies from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad, obtained in December 2017. Additionally, a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts from St. Francis College, Brooklyn, New York, USA, was completed in February 2012. This educational background provides a strong foundation in cultural studies and communication arts.