Coordinated Conferences, Presentations, & Workshops

Connecticut Festival Director: FUERZAfest CT, theme “Art on the Frontline,” connecting LGBTQ individuals, straight allies, community leaders, and artists for a 2-day celebration of LGBTQ culture with panel discussions, networking events, theater showcase, and film screenings, Hartford, CT (Forthcoming 2018)

Connecticut Festival Director: FUERZAfest CT, theme “Breaking Down Walls,” connecting LGBTQ individuals, straight allies, community leaders, and artists for a 2-day celebration of LGBTQ culture with panel discussions, networking events, theater showcase, and film screenings, Hartford, CT (2017)

Seminar Coordinator: “Grant Prep: Opportunities & Writing,” Hartford, CT (2015)

Conference Coordinator: New England Latino Leadership Conference, Central Connecticut State University, NASPA Region 1, New Britain, CT (2013)

Presentation and Q&A discussion: “Mitsitam: A Native American Banquet Experience with special guest: Terri Delahanty, American Indian (Cree Tribe) & Local Community Leader,” Co-sponsored by the CCSU Mosaic Center: CCSU Department of History, & CCSU Office of Diversity & Equity, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT (2012)

Presentation and Q&A discussion: “Día de los Muertos: Day of the Dead Celebration,” co-sponsored by the: CCSU Mosaic Center; CCSU Department of Anthropology; CCSU Latin American, Latino, Caribbean Center (LALCC), and CCSU Women’s Center, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT (2012)

Author presentation and Q&A discussion: “National Coming OUT Day Book Talk: Andy Squared- A New Young Adult Novel about Coming out & Coming of Age; Written by CCSU Alumna, Jennifer Lavoie ‘08,” Co-Sponsored by the CCSU Mosaic Center, CCSU LGBT Center and the CCSU Office of Alumni Affairs, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT (2012)

Concert and Q&A discussion: “Fendika: Ethiopian Azmari Musicians & Dance Troupe,” co-Sponsored by CCSU Mosaic Center, CCSU International and Area Studies Program, CCSU Center for Africana Studies, CCSU Anthropology Club & The Institute for Community Research (Hartford), Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT (2012)

Conference Coordinator: “Embracing Our Successes & Facing Our Challenges: The Satae of Latinos in Higher Education in Connecticut,” Latinos in Higher Education Conference, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT (2011)

Assistant Conference Coordinator: “Heritage and the State,” Middle Atlantic American Studies Association (MAASA) Conference, Harrisburg, PA (2011)