Adults as Allies: Building Participatory Structures with Young People

I work with schools and youth-serving organizations to design participatory processes where young people are treated as experts in their own lives. Drawing on over a decade of experience in youth work, children’s rights, and community engagement, I work to make the places and spaces kids inhabit safer and more inclusive.

Consulting

Participatory program design, audits, and strategy.

Workshops & Trainings

Practical, reflective, custom trainings.

Speaking & Facilitation

Public talks, panels, and events.


Comedy as Critical Pedagogy

Based on my experience working with kids and teens, combined with 9 years of doing stand-up comedy and hosting a monthly show, I offer instruction on how to be funny without being hurtful. Participants engage with their own stories and social justice themes, while learning new forms of self-expression and having fun.

School Clubs & After-School Programs

A time and place where laughing uncontrollably is the only goal and where grades are non-existent.

Workshops for Individuals or Small Groups

Comedy courses at community centers, youth facilities, etc.

  • 10+ years in youth work and children’s rights in international contexts, now based in New York City

  • Director-level leadership in publicly funded programs

  • Published researcher and invited speaker

Want to see how we could work together?