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As Assistant Professor of Strategic Design and Management and Assistant Dean for Curriculum and Learning at Parsons School of Design, I bring over 30 years of experience in art and design education to the CAA Board of Directors. My career trajectory from museum educator to academic leader has provided me with insight into art and design education ecosystems and many of the critical challenges facing our fields.

My current research focuses on strengthening the high school to higher education to career pipeline in design for historically underrepresented populations. This work has revealed both gaps and significant opportunities in secondary design education that can strengthen career readiness. As a CAA Board member, I would advocate for policies and standards that integrate design education into core curricula, expanding opportunities for diverse students to discover and pursue careers in art and design.

Through my service on the Advisory Councils of CoDesign Collaborative and Poster House Museum, I have gained valuable governance experience and demonstrated my commitment to advancing the field through strategic leadership. I am particularly passionate about CAA’s mission to promote excellence in scholarship and practice. My vision centers on creating more equitable pathways into our fields by advocating for robust design education at all levels. I am committed to serving CAA’s membership and advancing the organization’s vital work in supporting art and design professionals and humanities scholars.

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