I am Masters in Music and Music Education student and violin instructor at the Teachers College, Columbia University. I am also a violin student of Chloe Kiffer at the Manhattan School of Music.

I am the Crescendo Orchestra Manager with the GRAMMY Award-Winning New York Youth Symphony and music teacher at the Teachers College Community School. In my graduate coursework, I have become increasingly interested in how the intersection of business, marketing, and culture can strengthen arts organizations and expand access to high-quality educational initiatives.

My research and advocacy have been featured at leading national and state conferences, including the American String Teachers Association (ASTA) Conference, Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Conference, and Indiana Music Educators Association (IMEA) Conference. I’m also a Diverse String Teachers Fellow by the Foundation for the Advancement of String Education.

Before moving to New York City, I earned my dual Bachelor’s of Violin Performance and Music Education in Instrumental-String from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. I was the former Associate Orchestra Director at Centennial High School in Frisco, Texas, where I co-taught a program of 6 orchestras with over 200 students, and music theory. During this time, I also served on the Texas Orchestra Directors Association IDEA Committee and the American String Teachers Association Eclectic Styles Committee. 

When I am not teaching, I regularly perform with numerous orchestras, such as the McKinney Philharmonic Orchestra and the San Angelo Symphony, and even indie rock bands! Outside of my musical endeavors, I enjoy staying active by rock climbing, hiking, and playing pickleball. I also love seeing the world through my grandpa’s old film camera and keeping up with my favorite bands!