SD Humanities Council Board Member (2018-Present)

SD Festival of Books (Co-Chair Steering Committee, 2015, 2019)

Leadership Sturgis
Class Member, 2013 Sturgis, SD
The 2013 Class was comprised of a diverse cross section of leaders and business professionals within the Sturgis Community. 

Oakwood Art & Literary Journal
Managing Editor, 2002 – 2004 (2 years)Brookings, SD

Jerome Norgren Youth Poetry Contest & Annual Awards Ceremony
Assistant Coordinator, 2003 – 2004 (1 year)Brookings, SD
I hosted poetry reading and awards ceremony, and assisted in developing program and contest.

Witherington Youth Literature Contest
Managing Editor
2002 – 2004 (2 years)Brookings, SD
I conducted statewide correspondence with schools & educational professionals, as well as, authors. Additionally, I managed submissions; created review panel & publicity materials. I managed awards ceremony at Great Plains Writer’s Conference and promotions.