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I write to express my sincere interest in joining the CAA’s Board. As CAA repositions itself to best represent and advocate for arts communities globally, I believe I can benefit the Association as it addresses today’s challenges. 

As an art historian and educator, I welcome the chance to share my experience and represent voices of other emerging scholars and professionals from diverse backgrounds. My journey in the arts began at Louisiana State University where I minored in art history. Upon graduation, I was awarded a teaching assistantship for its art history MA program. In 2023, I joined the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth; I also teach at Texas Wesleyan University.  

Having an immigrant mother and being a first-generation college graduate, I’ve had ample opportunity to reflect on belonging and the ways that institutions can act as gatekeepers to the detriment of the organizations and the public. In my work, whether promoting exhibitions at the Modern or teaching undergraduates—many of whom lack previous experience studying art or visiting museums—I strive to make art accessible. The CAA’s commitment to supporting the diversity of art practices and practitioners, and its efforts to engage people of all backgrounds with the arts, truly resonate with me. I hope you will agree that my skills and experience, my love for the visual arts, and my devotion to inclusivity within them, will make me a valuable contributor to the Board. 

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