Projects

Since 2018, I’ve focused on creating accessible spaces where people can learn, practice, and connect through movement. Most of my work centers around public flow jams, fire spinning gatherings, workshops, and community-driven events in Philadelphia and beyond.

Before that, starting around 2011, I collaborated on nightlife and performance-based events across Philadelphia at venues including The Blockley, The TLA, Underground Arts, and Time Nightclub. These events ranged from hip-hop to electronic music and helped shape my background in event production and community-focused programming.

From leading Minimal Chaos at Burning Man to building Philly Moon Jams, Philly Flow Academy, and Flow Fest Philly, these projects all come from the same goal: creating welcoming spaces where creativity, movement, and community can grow together.

Below are some of the projects and collaborations that have shaped that work.

Notable Contributions to Fire Arts, Flow Arts, Event Planning, and Community Building

This is a snapshot of some of the projects and spaces I’ve helped build. It’s not everything, but it highlights the work I’ve been doing to grow accessible, welcoming flow and fire arts communities.

Major Projects & Ongoing Series

• Minimal Chaos Collective
  Community-centered flow and fire gatherings focused on accessibility, creativity, and shared space. These events combine music, movement, and open practice with a strong emphasis on safety and inclusion.

• Philly Moon Jams
  Recurring public flow and fire jams in Philadelphia. These gatherings provide consistent space for beginners and experienced performers to practice, connect, and be part of the community.

• Philly Flow Academy
  Flow arts and fire arts education platform offering workshops, structured learning, and skill development. Designed to help people go from picking up a prop to becoming confident performers.

• Flow Fest Philly
  Large-scale flow arts festival featuring workshops, performances, and community gathering spaces. Built to introduce new people to flow arts while supporting experienced artists and instructors.

• For The Love of Fire (FTLF)
  Private training and practice group focused on skill-building, fire safety, and advanced flow arts development.

• Minimal Chaos at Burning Man
  BIPOC-centered fire arts camp offering interactive fire spinning, workshops, and safety-focused community space.

Workshops, Skill Shares, and Education

• Philly Flow Academy Workshop Series
  Beginner through intermediate flow arts classes including poi, hoop, rope dart, fans, and fire safety.

• Fire Safety + Hosting Workshops
  Teaching how to safely run fire jams, manage fuel stations, and build responsible community spaces.

• Flow Arts Skill Shares
  Technique-focused sessions including prop control, transitions, performance presence, and movement development.

• Prop Maintenance + Re-Wicking Sessions
  Hands-on community workshops for maintaining fire props and extending gear lifespan.

Community Events & Gatherings

• Weekly and Monthly Fire Jams
  Including Tuesday Night Fire Jams, Full Moon Jams, and pop-up community gatherings.

• Community Potluck & Park Parties
  Public gatherings combining flow arts, food, music, and open movement space.

• April 20th Potluck & Park Party
  Large-scale community event with hundreds of attendees focused on movement, vendors, and shared space.

• Cape May Beach Day & After Party
  Community beach gathering followed by fire spinning, DJs, and overnight connection.

• Burner Bike Rides
  Creative group rides celebrating Burning Man culture and local community.

• Holiday + Themed Jams
  Halloween burns, Valentine’s gatherings, and seasonal flow meetups.

Festivals, Retreats & Large Events

• Flow Fest Philly
  Full-day flow arts festival with workshops, instructors, and performances.

• Pantheon’s Fire Conclave Retreat
  Training and rehearsal support for Burning Man Conclave performers.

• Burner Decompression Gatherings
  Post-Burn events focused on reconnecting the regional community.

• Love Burn Fire Jams
  Community fire spinning and sunrise gatherings during Love Burn.

Leadership, Organization & Community Building

• Minimal Chaos Collective
  Ongoing leadership and production of community events.

• Philly Moon Jam Hosting
  Consistent facilitation of accessible fire and flow practice spaces.

• Philadelphia Flow Arts Community Support
  Helping grow local participation and welcoming new artists.

• PortalBurn 2025 Lead
  Selected department lead supporting attendee guidance, logistics, and community experience.

• Community Safety Advocacy
  Promoting responsible fire spinning, fuel management, and safer event practices.

Grants, Recognition & Speaking

• Fund the Flow Arts Tier 3 Grant
  Awarded funding to expand accessible flow arts education and community programming through Philly Flow Academy.

• BlerDCon Panel Speaker
  Burning Beyond: BIPOC Perspectives on Burning Man and Radical Inclusion.

• Community Inclusion Advocacy
  Work focused on accessibility, representation, and welcoming entry points into flow arts.

Certificates & Professional Development

• Flow Arts Institute Fire Safety Certification
  Flow Arts Institute
  Fire safety standards, fuel management, safety roles, and responsible fire spinning practices.

• Google Project Management Professional Certificate
  Google
  Project planning, timelines, stakeholder management, and execution.

• Introduction to Project Management Certificate
  IBM
  Project structure, planning fundamentals, and workflow organization.

• Management Fundamentals Certificate
  Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
  Leadership, team coordination, and organizational decision-making.

• Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty and Stress
  Yale University
  Emotional intelligence, resilience, and communication in high-pressure environments.

• HubSpot Certification
  HubSpot
  CRM systems, marketing workflows, and customer relationship management.
  Introduction to Burning Man Volunteer Leadership v.1.0

• Introduction to Burning Man Leadership
  Burning Man Project Volunteerism
  Volunteer coordination, leadership structure, and community-based event support.

• Degree in Mass Media and Communications
  Media, communication, and content development background.