curriculum vitae
︎︎︎ last updated 05/06/2025
art in community
teaching artist
JAN 2025 - ongoing
Rizal Center
Chicago,IL
Rizal Center
Chicago,IL
- Creates educational materials to supplement presentations on the Rizal Center and the history of Filipino Americans in Chicago
- Serves on guest panels for talks about artist practice and community wellness
- Collaborates with fellow teaching artists to develop one-off workshops tailored to fit populations that visit the Rizal Center, often middle and high school-aged students on field trips
- Serves on guest panels for talks about artist practice and community wellness
- Collaborates with fellow teaching artists to develop one-off workshops tailored to fit populations that visit the Rizal Center, often middle and high school-aged students on field trips
teaching artist
JAN 2025 - ongoing
Niles Park District
Niles,IL
Niles Park District
Niles,IL
- Develops and implements curriculum for after-school art classes for students aged 7-10 years old
- Teaches singular workshops and 5-week long programs on skills/mediums such as hand sewing and painting
- Teaches singular workshops and 5-week long programs on skills/mediums such as hand sewing and painting
volunteer teaching artist
OCT 2024 - ongoing
Filipino School of Chicago
Chicago,IL
Filipino School of Chicago
Chicago,IL
- Develops and co-facilitates workshops on liberatory education for peers and fellow teachers
- Creates educational materials and art activities to supplement programming such as Family Tagalog Class and Solidarity Storytime (students aged 0-10)
- Represents the organization at community events through tabeling and panel talks, developing a network of community partners
- Creates educational materials and art activities to supplement programming such as Family Tagalog Class and Solidarity Storytime (students aged 0-10)
- Represents the organization at community events through tabeling and panel talks, developing a network of community partners
program lead / teaching artist
JUN 2024 - AUG 2024
Project:VISION
Chinatown, Chicago,IL
Project:VISION
Chinatown, Chicago,IL
chicagobility
- Assisted in the development and facilitation of a 6-week curriculum that taught 60 high school-aged youth about topics such as food insecurity in Chicago and Asian-American history
- Mentored youth in developing community art projects such as food pantry boxes, mosaic murals, and children's books
- Curated exhibition showcase of final art projects as well as designed program booklets that were used by students in street promotion across the Chinatown area
- Assisted in the development and facilitation of a 6-week curriculum that taught 60 high school-aged youth about topics such as food insecurity in Chicago and Asian-American history
- Mentored youth in developing community art projects such as food pantry boxes, mosaic murals, and children's books
- Curated exhibition showcase of final art projects as well as designed program booklets that were used by students in street promotion across the Chinatown area
art workshop facilitator
MAY 2024
Rizal Center
Chicago,IL
Rizal Center
Chicago,IL
spring family fun day
- Created 50 art kits that were used to teach children aged 0-12 about the flora and fauna of the Philippines
- Facilitated a workshop that involved using the beads provided in the kits to engage families in learning about Filipino flowers through creating flower friendship bracelets
- Created 50 art kits that were used to teach children aged 0-12 about the flora and fauna of the Philippines
- Facilitated a workshop that involved using the beads provided in the kits to engage families in learning about Filipino flowers through creating flower friendship bracelets
artist talk panelist
MAY 2024
North Dakota Asian American Arts and
Cultural Initiative
Bismarck, ND
North Dakota Asian American Arts and
Cultural Initiative
Bismarck, ND
apida heritage month cultural expo
- Served on an artist talk panel that explored perspectives on careers in the arts as a Filipino-American
- Introduced art therapy and art as a social practice to a rural Midwestern audience
- Served on an artist talk panel that explored perspectives on careers in the arts as a Filipino-American
- Introduced art therapy and art as a social practice to a rural Midwestern audience
art therapy
internship
SEP 2022 - MAY 2023
Breakthrough Urban Ministries
Garfield Park, Chicago,IL
Breakthrough Urban Ministries
Garfield Park, Chicago,IL
back 2 our future
- Lead open studio format group sessions for a citywide program that employs 14-21 yr old disengaged youth from CPS
nettie bailey student achievement program
- Co-facilitated group therapy sessions for the Nettie Bailey Student Achievement Program (K-8) that employ SEL and EMDR modalities
- Managed an individual caseload of youth on grief, transitions, and managing relationships
- Lead open studio format group sessions for a citywide program that employs 14-21 yr old disengaged youth from CPS
nettie bailey student achievement program
- Co-facilitated group therapy sessions for the Nettie Bailey Student Achievement Program (K-8) that employ SEL and EMDR modalities
- Managed an individual caseload of youth on grief, transitions, and managing relationships
conference presenter
APR 2023
Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc.
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis,IN
Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc.
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis,IN
defining your sky: using creativity to reeinvision care
- Workshop designed to challenge pre-existing practices around community and self care using self-reflective art making as well as exploring burnout and remaining present during awareness and celebration months
- Workshop designed to challenge pre-existing practices around community and self care using self-reflective art making as well as exploring burnout and remaining present during awareness and celebration months
internship
AUG 2021 - MAY 2022
Disability Culture Activism Lab
Access Living Metro Chicago
Chicago,IL
Disability Culture Activism Lab
Access Living Metro Chicago
Chicago,IL
- Handled an individual caseload of 5 consumers transitioning from nursing facilities to independent living
- Collaborated with 3Arts Fellowship artists in residence on organizing portfolios, artist talks, and artist statements
- Co-facilitated Mental Health Support groups in an open studio format
- Developed and facilitated a college student workshop series on topics that explore emerging adulthood and identity building
- Collaborated with 3Arts Fellowship artists in residence on organizing portfolios, artist talks, and artist statements
- Co-facilitated Mental Health Support groups in an open studio format
- Developed and facilitated a college student workshop series on topics that explore emerging adulthood and identity building
conference presenter
NOV 2019
Filipino Americans Coming Together
Illinois University at Urbana-Champaign
Champaign,IL
Filipino Americans Coming Together
Illinois University at Urbana-Champaign
Champaign,IL
huwag kang maarte: practicing self-care as a leader through art therapy
- Co-facilitated workshop and art therapy directive that explores the stigma around mental health in the Filipino-American community and ways to combat that stigma using one’s own self-care practice as a student leader
- Co-facilitated workshop and art therapy directive that explores the stigma around mental health in the Filipino-American community and ways to combat that stigma using one’s own self-care practice as a student leader
child life volunteer
OCT 2014 - NOV 2015
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge,IL
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge,IL
- initiated art therapy sessions and creative progamming for patients and their siblings from an age range of infancy to 18 years old
selected art exhibitions
MAY 2025 - JUN 2025
Zhou B Art Center Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
Zhou B Art Center Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
the art of being aanhpi
APR 2025 - ongoing
Side Practice Coffee
Chicago, IL
Side Practice Coffee
Chicago, IL
selected works from 2019-2024 on display
MAR 2025 - MAY 2025
Epiphany Center for the Arts
Chicago, IL
Epiphany Center for the Arts
Chicago, IL
come as you are: on care, for ourselves and each other
In a group exhibition focused on care, COME AS YOU ARE addresses how we care for ourselves and each other and asks: In what ways can the creative process be an act of healing for our communities and ourselves? What conversations can be created through collaborative making? Through this exhibition, artists utilize a diversity of fiber/textile media to illustrate their visions of collective care.
The participating artists originally connected through their intersecting community and artistic practices. There was a shared desire to “do more,” whether that meant exploring new media, participating in liberatory work, or simply having the time to hang out together. This exhibition is a point of reset. In the way it presented the artists an opportunity to re-examine their relationships with their mediums, viewers are invited to come as you are, reflect on one’s needs and “to-do” lists, and just be in the space together.
In a group exhibition focused on care, COME AS YOU ARE addresses how we care for ourselves and each other and asks: In what ways can the creative process be an act of healing for our communities and ourselves? What conversations can be created through collaborative making? Through this exhibition, artists utilize a diversity of fiber/textile media to illustrate their visions of collective care.
The participating artists originally connected through their intersecting community and artistic practices. There was a shared desire to “do more,” whether that meant exploring new media, participating in liberatory work, or simply having the time to hang out together. This exhibition is a point of reset. In the way it presented the artists an opportunity to re-examine their relationships with their mediums, viewers are invited to come as you are, reflect on one’s needs and “to-do” lists, and just be in the space together.
OCT 2024 - NOV 2024
Epiphany Center for the Arts
Chicago, IL
Epiphany Center for the Arts
Chicago, IL
unwrapping lumpia
APR 2024 - MAY 2024
Evanston Art Center
Evanston, IL
Evanston Art Center
Evanston, IL
sinag: ray of light
OCT 2023 - NOV 2023
Epiphany Center for the Arts
Chicago, IL
Epiphany Center for the Arts
Chicago, IL
more than lumpia
JUN 2023 - NOV 2023
Rizal Center
Chicago, IL
Rizal Center
Chicago, IL
bayanihan sa sining para sa kasarinlan: arts bayanihan for self-determination
APR 2023 - MAY 2023
Indy International Marketplace
Indianapolis, IN
Indy International Marketplace
Indianapolis, IN
world arts expo
MAR 2023 - MAY 2023
South Asia Institute
Chicago, IL
South Asia Institute
Chicago, IL
open waters: permeating territories
OCT 2022 - NOV 2022
State Street Club
Indianapolis, IN
State Street Club
Indianapolis, IN
reson(ate) - a solo show
When given the opportunity to introduce yourself and what you do, how do you begin to answer the question? Does the answer change depending on the space and company? With what titles do you find most comfort?
What resonates with you?
With this show, I wanted to re-introduce myself. A lot has changed, but I still carry my roots and experiences of both myself and those that have come before me to create a lifelong conversation on human relationships and how they inhabit space and time.
When given the opportunity to introduce yourself and what you do, how do you begin to answer the question? Does the answer change depending on the space and company? With what titles do you find most comfort?
What resonates with you?
With this show, I wanted to re-introduce myself. A lot has changed, but I still carry my roots and experiences of both myself and those that have come before me to create a lifelong conversation on human relationships and how they inhabit space and time.
OCT 2021
The Amp at 16-Tech
Indianapolis, IN
The Amp at 16-Tech
Indianapolis, IN
one drop pop-up gallery exhibition
MAR 2020
Dead Center Village
Wichita, KS
Dead Center Village
Wichita, KS
first friday multicultural celebration of womxn
NOV 2019
Eskenazi Fine Arts Center
Indianapolis, IN
Eskenazi Fine Arts Center
Indianapolis, IN
rever ball
OCT 2019
Dead Center Village
Wichita, KS
Dead Center Village
Wichita, KS
first friday multicultural celebration of womxn
JUL 2019 - AUG 2019
In These Times
Chicago, IL
In These Times
Chicago, IL
UGAT
MAY 2019
Bridgeport
Chicago, IL
Bridgeport
Chicago, IL
commonfolk artist pop-up
MAY 2019
The Smell
Los Angeles, CA
The Smell
Los Angeles, CA
apida heritage month celebration
AUG 2018
Indy International Marketplace
Indianapolis, IN
Indy International Marketplace
Indianapolis, IN
world arts expo
JUN 2018
Nxght Vision Studios
Indianapolis, IN
Nxght Vision Studios
Indianapolis, IN
the vision of art
MAY 2018
Nxght Vision Studios
Indianapolis, IN
Nxght Vision Studios
Indianapolis, IN
go to the light
MAR 2018 - APR 2018
Marsh Gallery
Indianapolis, IN
Marsh Gallery
Indianapolis, IN
blender
JUN 2016 - SEP 2016
Loyola Museum of Art
Chicago, IL
Loyola Museum of Art
Chicago, IL
ephemeral to eternal
selected publications
OCT 2023
Expanding the Filipino American identity through art
WBEZ Chicago: Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - interview
WBEZ Chicago: Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - interview
AUG 2022
NO.1 LIKE HUE
fanart zine publication - art director
fanart zine publication - art director
APR 2020
Brainchild Magazine
Mid-East Honors Association Magazine - art contributor
Mid-East Honors Association Magazine - art contributor
MAR 2020, MAR 2018
genesis
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Literary & Art Magazine - art contributor, cover artist
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Literary & Art Magazine - art contributor, cover artist