Virginia Thespian | Secretary | Co-Director | Ex-Officio |
Educational Theatre Association
Aug 2017 - Present
Educational Theatre Association
Aug 2017 - Present
- I am an accomplished leader within the Virginia Thespian Chapter, where I have held significant roles and made substantial contributions to the organization's governance, conferences, and overall growth. With a passion for educational theatre and a commitment to fostering collaboration and excellence, I have driven initiatives, developed policies, and led successful productions and events.
Secretary | 2016 - 2018, 2023 - Present- Wrote and implemented by-laws for the governance of the entire organization, providing a framework for effective decision-making and operational processes.
- Contributed to developing a comprehensive mission statement, capturing the organization's purpose and values.
- Oversaw outreach efforts to expand participation in annual conferences, encouraging new schools to attend and engage with the association's offerings.
Conference Chair | 2018 - 2022- Served as the Site Administrator for the organization's flagship three-day conference, managing logistics and coordination for over 900 participants.
- Developed a strategy for sharing conference schedules, ensuring accessibility and collaboration among multiple stakeholders.
- Instituted policies and practices to streamline organizational structure and enhance efficiency in conference coordination, leading to continued growth and success.
Co-Director | 2018 - 2023 - Established Adult Awards to foster partnerships and recognition between administrations and teachers, promoting the value of educational theatre programs.
- Directed the First All-State Musical Production of "Rent" in January 2020, showcasing the talents and achievements of student performers.
- Spearheaded program and software development for registration purposes, improving the efficiency and user experience of the association's processes.
- Implemented strategies and initiatives that resulted in a 100% increase in conference enrollment from 2018 to 2022.
- Fostered the development of action plans and goal-setting for the organization.