Community engagement means bringing the arts to everybody, regardless of their background. It's all about making sure that everyone has the same resources and opportunities to engage with the arts, to hopefully inspire new musicians and artists to begin their journey. As an Arts Share assistant, my role is to coordinate musical performances all across Iowa, and it's great to see the joy that music brings to the communities!

As a cellist, I love to perform with my peers. I find that working with other musicians, creating something personal, and then sharing it with an audience is one of the most rewarding things a musician can do. It's a privilege to work with the talented people at the University of Iowa!