About

Sen Mendez (they/them) is a non-binary indigenous (Otomí and Nahua-Pipil) multidisciplinary artist, cultural practitioner, and leader deeply rooted and born in the Huichin Ohlone Territory/Oakland, California. Their role revolves around leveraging the power of arts and culture to foster holistic well-being, supporting individual growth, and contributing to initiatives that promote positive and transformative change within a diverse and vibrant community. Sen is dedicated to empowering personal narratives from marginalized voices and fostering collective liberation and sustainability within the cultural arts sector. Through their 6-8 years professional experience as a nonprofit operations and strategy leader, they actively contribute to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for artistic endeavors within the arts ecosystem. Demonstrated success in implementing strategic plans, managing budgets and grants, supervising teams, and building operational infrastructure. Experienced in cross-program coordination, compliance, and organizational development, with a deep commitment to serving LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and underserved communities.

Skills

  • arts admin
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  • Business Development
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  • Proposal Writing and Concept Development
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