I am a Joint-Honours International Relations and Art History student at the University of St Andrews, specializing in the intersection of the contemporary art market and foreign affairs. Raised in New York before moving to Scotland for my undergraduate studies, I have cultivated a global perspective on the art world through work across New York, London, Scotland, and Greece. My experience ranges from gallery operations to high-level advisory, including roles at Van Der Plas Gallery - where I collaborated with Al Diaz to support private sales and international profiling - and FITZ & CO, where I contributed to global campaigns for premier art fairs such as Art Basel, Frieze, and Kiaf SEOUL.
Beyond the gallery space, I have extensive experience in strategic communications and cultural diplomacy. As Executive Assistant at Nicola Hewitt Communications, I researched international provenance and supported high-stakes initiatives, including a 60 Minutes feature on the repatriation of looted Cambodian antiquities and managing global press correspondence for the Prime Minister of Cambodia. Furthermore, I directed international press rollouts for the Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards, coordinating media relations for prominent figures such as Hillary Clinton and Diane von Furstenberg.
My professional background is underpinned by a strong track record in sales and large-scale operational management. I have helped generate over $100,000 in revenue at a bespoke collector advisory by leveraging digital marketplaces like Shopify and 1stDibs. This commercial acumen is complemented by leadership in front-of-house operations; as a committee leader for DONT WALK, the UK's largest charity fashion show, I assisted in managing a 50-person team and logistics for over 1,000 guests, resulting in £143,000 in gross revenue.