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Elena's work combines: Art, Acting & Theatre, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto
Bachelor's Degree
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
Loyola Marymount University
Graduate Degree
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
California Institute of the Arts
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Art, Drama, & Music Teachers, Postsecondary:
Bachelor's Degree: Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
Graduate Degree: Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
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I ran track and field and cross country competitively until college and applied to college for
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Teachers:
I was asked if I was sure I wanted to become an arts administrator multiple times because I was such a good performer. It was well meaning but it made me feel like I was disappointing some people in my life who could only imagine me in one way.
How I responded:
My choice to work as as arts administrator wasn't accidental nor was it giving up on a career in performance. It was giving me the capacity to celebrate and sustain my own creative voice. I was able to build off of my instincts which has led me to a career where I get to help others do the same.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I always knew growing up that there was no financial safety net that could catch me if my creative pursuits didn't pan out so I focused on navigating my way as a creative professional so I could always know where the next sustainable opportunity was.