Education
M.A. Arts and Culture, Creative Industries @
Radboud University, the Netherlands.
2024-2024. cum laude, Fulbright-Radboud Grant Winner.
Thesis: Innovating Sustainability in Opera for Longevity in Dynamic Environments.
Areas of research: sustainable creativity and design; aesthetic, arts, and cultural Education; multi-modal research methodologies; business model innovation; and popular Music and social change.
B.A. Public Policy and History @
New York University
2020-2024. cum laude, Dean's Circle Research Scholar.
Minored in Chinese language. Areas of research: cultural public policy analysis; opera; fandom and identity; material history; and social impact and innovation.
Professional Experience
Project Officer: Diversity and Inclusion @
ArtEZ University of the Arts Conservatorium.
September 2025 - Present. Arnhem, NL.
Leading design and implementation of Diversity and Inclusion across the projects for the Arnhem Conservatorium. For example: producing artistic-educational events, running training sessions, authoring a weekly newsletter, or balancing internal policy matters relating to student codes of conduct. In addition, being a friendly face on campus for students, faculty, and staff for connection and questions regarding D&I.
Junior Researcher @
Care and Repair, NewTexEco.
Aug. 2025 - May 2026. Arnhem, NL.
Investigated user-garment connection and textile care and repair’s role in achieving circular economy goals in fashion as part of Care and Repair, a CLICKNL Power of Design & Transitions funded project within the NWO-funded New Textile Ecosystems (NewTexEco) consortium. Primarily conducted mixed-methods field research, investigating the connections between users, their garments, and the processes of care underpinning these garments.
Literature Researcher @
DURBUS, Hogeschool van Amsterdam.
Nov. 2025 - Mar. 2026. Amsterdam, NL.
Lead research and methodological protocol for the purpose of a systematic literature review as part of the Understanding Durability in Circular Business Models (DURBUS) research group at the Hogeschool van Amsterdam. Structured and managed a large database of citation records, systematically tracking their origin, objects, and subjects across multiple rounds to execute a large-scale literature search to investigate the concept of durability in extant business model literature.
Producer and Executive Director @
Village Verein.
Mar. 2023 - Jun. 2024. New York, NY USA.
Co-founder and business leader of Village Verein, an independent orchestra presenting non-traditional programs outside of rigid conservatory boundaries. Developed innovative arts programming in both artistic and administrative roles. For more, please see my portfolio.
Production Assistant and Intern @
The Metropolitan Opera.
Feb. 2023 - May 2024. New York, NY USA.
As a PA, supported the Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HD production team during the 23-24 season. Assembled detailed shot sheets, proofed camera edits, and time coded libretti/musical scores to ensure precise and seamless synchronization for transmission. As an intern, rotated around the Development department focusing on sepcial events, and coportate sponsorships.
Presenations and Teaching
Volunteer Docent Nederlands in Opleiding @
Steunpoint Taal en Paticipatie.
Apr. 2026 - Present. Nijmegen-Dukenburg, NL.
Qualitative Research Cohort Leader @
Radboud University/ArtEZ University of the Arts.
Nov.2025 - Jan. 2026. Arnhem, NL.
Trained a group of students in qualitative methods as part of a collaboration between Radboud University’s Sustainability in the Fashion Industries course and the Care and Repair project. Led these students through practical modules on how to collect field data through interviews, ethically and safely manage participant data, and code qualitatively using grounded theory.
"German Romanticism 1815 - 1910" @
ArtEZ University of the Arts Conservatorium.
25 Sep. 2025. Arnhem, NL.
Substitute lecturer for ArtEZ University of the Arts Conservatorium in Arnhem’s bachelor’s course “Music Theatre History.” Led with a critical approach to both artistic ouevre, wider history, and artistic approaches.
"Opera, Business, and Sustainability " @
Radboud University.
24 Sep. 2025. Arnhem, NL.
Special guest lecturer for Radboud University course “From Opera to Musical.” Presented my research on sustainable business model innovation and climate intervention within the opera sector and led flash policy and business case development as group work.
"What Does National Identity Sound Like" @
SPUI25.
21 Mar. 2025. Amsterdam, NL.
Moderated and presented during this featured presentation of the 2025 Opera Forward Festival of De Nationale Opera, which explored nationalisms in music.
Publications
"Recensie: Tristan und Isolde"
Opera review for Wagner Kroniek.
May 2026 Issue
"A Selenic Tristan und Isolde"
Opera Review for Wagner Notes.
Mar. 2026 Issue
"What Does National Identity Sound Like" for
The Opera Forward Festival.
2025 Zine Publication
Awards
Study Grant Awardee
United States Fulbright Commission.
2024-2025. Nijmegen, NL.
Stipendiatin
Richard Wagner Stipendstiftung.
Aug. 2024. Bayreuth, DE.
Deans Circle Research Scholar
New York University.
2021-2022. New York, NY USA.
Affiliations and Volunteer Work
Member @
ASCAP
Board Member @
The Wagner Society of New York.
Jan. 2026 - Present. New York, NY USA.
Think Tank Member @
Opera Forward Festival
2024-2025. Dutch National Opera, Amsterdam, NL.
