PROJECTS
Shaina Lubliner
Tilted Windmills in New York, NY.
Shaina Lubliner (class of 2020) is pursuing a double major in Public Policy and Theater Studies. She is involved in several arts organizations on campus, including as the Program Director for the Project Arts pre-orientation program, and as a producer, director, and performer with Hoof 'n’ Horn, Duke’s student-run musical theater organization. After graduation, she wants to become an arts administrator, using her positive energy and leadership skills to make the arts a more inclusive and welcoming space for all.
This summer, she is working for Tilted Windmills Theatricals in New York, NY. Tilted Windmills seeks to create, develop, and produce unique theatrical productions. Their current productions include Puffs, Reefer Madness, and Frankie and Johnny.2019.
Selin Ozcelik
The Harmony Program in New York, NY.
Selin Ozcelik (class of 2020) is a Music and Public Policy double major. Originally from Turkey, Selin is deeply interested in the arts as a tool for social change. She began taking piano lessons at age six and continued her career as a pianist and French horn player through the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Pre-College division, California Youth Symphony, and now Duke University. On campus, Selin is a tour guide, resident assistant, and section leader in the marching band and the wind symphony. She recently became a conductor for Duke chamber ensembles and orchestras.
For her LAPI summer, Selin is working with the Harmony Program, which seeks to increase the accessibility of music education in New York City. Her interest in working with underrepresented groups in music grew after her experience tutoring young brass musicians at Kidznotes, a Durham-based El Sistema USA partner organization.2019.
Lenae Ryan
Gainesville for All, Gainesville, FL.
Lenae Ryan (class of 2020) is a Public Policy major with a Documentary Studies certificate from Gainesville, Florida. She completed the Border Crossings introductory course for SOL during the Spring of 2017 and participated in DukeEngage Cape Town. This summer, she will partner with the community organization Gainesville For All to document their solutions to the racial and economic inequities in Alachua County. Her goal is to produce digital and video content to further GNV4ALL's proposal for an Early Learning Center.2019.
Jason Fotso
Duke Performances in Durham, NC.
Project Theme: Programming, Publicity, and Community Engagement.2017.
Sarah Darwiche
DC Public Schools (DCPS) Inner Core Department in Washington, DC.
Project Theme: Researching Best Practices to Create a New DCPS Arts Curriculum.2016.
Austin Ruiz
Arena Stage Theatre in Washington, DC.
Project Theme: Development Fundraising and Donor Relations.2016.
Andrew Jacobs
United States Artists in Chicago, IL.
Project Theme: Philanthropy to Address Lack of Unrestricted Funding Available to Artists.2015.
Jalen Phillips
Hidden Voices in Chapel Hill, NC.
Project Theme: Hearing From Death Row Inmates to Gain Insight into Criminal Justice Reform.2015.
Kaley Deal
CasaTeatro El Poblado, Medellin, Colombia.
Project Theme: Community Development and Conflict Resolution through the Arts.2014.
Melanie Heredia
Free Arts NYC, New York City.
Project Theme: Arts Education and Event Management.2014.
Stephanie Chen
Point of View Program, PBS, New York City.
Project Theme: Role of Art in America’s Social Consciousness.2013.
Imran Hafiz
The Creator’s Project, Vice Media, New York City.
Project Theme: Artist Outreach.2013.
Drew Klingner
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York City.
Project Theme: Arts Management & Community Outreach.2013.
Betsy Santoyo
Clemente Soto Velez Cultural and Educational Center, Arts & Business Council of New York, New York City.
Project Theme: Cultural Preservation.2013.
Nandini Srinivasan
MASSCreative, Boston, MA.
Project Theme: Arts Empowerment & Fundraising.2013.
Brian Contratto
Arts & Business Council of New York, New York City.
Project Theme: Arts Outreach & Creative Planning.2011.
Kait Glass
No Longer Empty, New York City.
Project Theme: Community Development.2011.
Kevin Obana
The Shelly & Donald Rubin Foundation, New York City.
Project Theme: Community Outreach.2011.
Emily Sloss
No Longer Empty, New York City.
Project Theme: Social Movements & Community Solidarity.2010.
Yishin Yang
National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences, Kaohsing, Taiwan.
Project Theme: Arts Education.2010.
Lauren Kahn
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York City.
Project Theme: Arts Fundraising.2010.
Karen Chen
Arts & Business Council of New York, New York City.
Project Theme: Arts Outreach.2009.
Alyssa Kuhn
The Brooklyn Arts Council, New York City.
Project Theme: Arts Management.2009.
Erika Manderschied
Shunpike, Seattle, WA.
Project Theme: Arts Education.2009.