“Theater has always been where I’ve found connection and meaning—first as a performer, and now as a teacher and mentor. Across my roles at Southern Connecticut State University, Betsy Ross Arts and Design Academy, and as Chair of the KCACTF Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship program, I work to create spaces where students of all ages can discover the transformative power of storytelling. For me, every rehearsal, class, and performance is a living story: an opportunity for students to take risks, cultivate their voices, and grow in confidence as artists and collaborators. I believe theater is not only an art form but a shared narrative that prepares students to imagine, connect, and lead in the world beyond the stage.”