Naja Gordon

Assisted design and execution of a multi-million-dollar guaranteed income program, managing back-end data and distributing payments to 2,400 artists over two years while coordinating coalition-building and stakeholder workshops.

Created and delivered curriculum for 80+ K-5 NYC DOE students, coordinated enrollment and virtual learning with 25+ families, and helped increase program attendance by 30% and school attendance by 12%.

Curated and produced live events of 100+ attendees, created contracts for 30+ artists/performers/vendors, and managed event budgets and equipment rentals to ensure smooth productions.

Managed tour logistics including booking rehearsal space, liaising with venues (e.g., REDCAT, Walker Art Center, ICA Boston), and producing expense reports to support national performance tours.

Coordinated program and marketing calendars for residencies, youth education, fundraisers and workshops, facilitated live performance production, and managed the Executive Director's calendar and itineraries.

Activities and societies: Performances, choreography, teaching practice

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Dance, focusing on choreography and performance.

Activities and societies: Participated in performances and youth education initiatives

Completed pre-professional training through the BAX/Brooklyn Arts Exchange program.

Attended pre-professional training in dance and ballet as part of professional development.

Participated in NYFA professional development programming for emerging artists and leaders.