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I am honored to be nominated for the Board of Directors of the College Art Association (CAA), an organization whose mission and evolving strategic vision deeply align with my career in higher education, creative practice, and institutional leadership. As Dean of the School of Art and Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology, I have worked to strengthen pathways for artists and designers through innovative curricula, industry partnerships, and a steadfast commitment to equity and inclusion.

CAA’s priorities—advocating for the field, fostering scholarly and creative excellence, and advancing diversity across the arts—resonate strongly with my own values. I bring over two decades of experience as an interdisciplinary artist and academic leader, including service on national accreditation teams and efforts to launch programs at the intersection of design, technology, and social impact. I believe CAA plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our fields by supporting both established and emerging voices across institutions, disciplines, and communities.

As a board member, I would support CAA’s strategic goals by contributing to governance practices that are future-focused, fiscally sustainable, and responsive to our rapidly changing cultural and educational landscape. I am especially committed to expanding access to the arts, advocating for contingent faculty, and exploring how AI and digital tools can amplify rather than diminish creative agency. I welcome the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across the country to help CAA thrive in its next chapter.

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