During my first years at Community Access, I was a volunteer in supported housing, then became a Service Coordinator where a passion for fostering residents’ education interests emerged. In Fall 2015, I joined Blueprint — then, a new initiative — as a Supported Education Specialist. For the first five years, I travelled around the five boroughs to support participants directly. In Fall 2019, I became program director, where I still get to cover meetings from time to time. In all of my roles, it has been an honor to be a part of hundreds of education journeys. Access to quality education is a human right, and I am passionate about support for adults learners. I am a graduate of the NYC public school system, and of Hampshire College where I received a BA in Liberal Arts.
I'm a graduate of NYU where I received a Master’s in Dramatic Writing. I also studied theatre in the United Kingdom and received a BA from the Guildford School of Acting. Although my background is rooted in theatrical performance, I champion the arts as a great strength in furthering educational goals and entering the workforce. An arts education is great in building self-esteem, collaboration and creativity. I am thrilled to be working with Blueprint and look forward to supporting people towards their educational goals.
I graduated from Mount Holyoke College, where I received my BA in English, and Howie The Harp Advocacy Center, where I trained as a Peer. While education always rooted and fulfilled me, it also challenged me in ways that could feel insurmountable. My passions include the impact of internalized stigma on self-limitation and human-animal bonds as pathways to heal. I consider it a privilege to bring each of these perspectives to my work at Blueprint and look forward to walking alongside you as you achieve your goals. 
I graduated from Rhode Island College where I completed a dual BA/MA in Psychology. Education has always provided me with a safe place to feel seen and heard while simultaneously fostering a sense of independence and self-advocacy from the challenges education can also bring. Being the first person to graduate from higher education in my immediate family, I have first-hand experience of navigating the higher education system and not being able to always rely on those closest to me for help. I learned how to advocate and find resources for myself that helped me to graduate. I am excited to use this experience and my joy of connecting individuals to resources and opportunities in this role. I look forward to connecting with you to learn how Blueprint can help you and who you want to become.