ARTS ADVOCACY
Abby has presented and spoke on topics of youth arts advocacy on a national, state-wide, and city-wide level, on panels at TCG, AATE, Wisconsin Arts Day, Milwaukee Arts Education Initiative.
Abby has also presented at various public schools, charter schools, and church youth groups on the importance of youth leadership as well as led talkbacks for several performances.
Abby studied Applied Theatre, Politics of Performance and Memory, and Urban Interventions at the University of East London.
Presenting the 1st place winning speech "We Must Act Now!" at Madison, WI's Annual Arts Day Conference.
An alumni and former president of Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Teen Council, Abby volunteered for Theatre Communications Group (TCG) National Conference and served on a panel for the Education Pre-Conference: "Inclusion and Empowerment of Youth Voices".
Leading a round table discussion on youth leadership in arts education at Wisconsin Arts Day.
TCG's Intergenerational Leaders of Color Session
Leading "Pass the Clap" at Wisconsin Arts Day in Madison, WI.