MOVEMENT / PURPOSE / JOY

Kerry is an artist with a strong commitment to bringing arts into all spaces and communities, particularly in underserved and invisible populations not traditionally served by arts organizations. She provides the vocabulary and the tools to utilize the transformative power of art to both individual clients and communities in residential facilities, schools, colleges, and institutions. Kerry is a core faculty member with New Haven Ballet, where she leads the Shared Abilities Program for dancers, both with and without disabilities, to work in partnership to create performances. She provides safe spaces to utilize the power of art in differently-abled communities, in schools, universities, hospitals, correctional facilities, with veterans with PTSD, and people with mind and body “dis-ease” (Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Traumatic Brain Injury). She believes all ages, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds can move together as a means to strengthen and grow awareness of the mind/body connection as a path to healing.

CONSULTANT / ADVISOR / STRATEGIST

In collaboration with organizations and institutions, Kerry explores cultural dynamics to support positive change. Kerry’s work centers on enhancing the well-being of individuals within their community culture. She engages with leadership and staff to understand group dynamics, designing interventions that empower organizations to create solutions that strengthen community resilience and cohesion. She works in diverse settings, including corporations, institutions, public health services, education, and advocacy groups. She holds a Master’s degree in Community Psychology and uses data-driven approaches to understand the efficacy of organizational cultures and programs. Kerry advises organizations on accessibility best practices.

CNTR /  CULTURAL PRODUCER / ARTS CURATOR

Kerry is a founder and director of CNTR, an arts/culture/wellness center cultivating, recognizing, and exploring shared cultures. Through CNTR, she empowers individuals and groups to become the next generation of cultural leaders. Her experience with community-based participatory practices and creative place-making aids in developing sustainable support for the diverse cultures that make a community vibrant.  Through CNTR, she produces free programming for all ages, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds as a means to strengthen social cohesion and grow awareness of the indelible community connections that lead to healing.