Appointments: Spirit and Place Festival Director (Research Associate)

: B.S. in arts administration, Butler University, 1983 Graduate work in community arts management, Sangamon State University (now the University of Illinois-Springfield), 1985-87

Academic Interests: Interdisciplinary collaboration, community development, civic engagement, music improvisation, choral music, women's music, chant, creativity

Teaching: Annual workshops on Collaboration and Program Design via Spirit & Place. "Music in the Moment," a music improvision class at Indiana Women's Prison. Lead workshops and talks for congregations and community groups on chant, creativity, improvisation, and more.

Awards: Creative Renewal Arts Fellowship, Arts Council of Indianapolis (2003) Indiana Arts Commission Studio Award, Mary Anderson Center for the Arts (2004)

Service: Board of Visitors, Jordan College of Fine Arts, Butler University (present) Cultural Advisory Board, Landmarks Center (present) Artistic Director, Indianapolis Women's Chorus (1997-2010) Choir Director, MUUSA Choir (1998-present)

Groups Directed

Indianapolis Children's Choir