The Clinton Peer AIDS Education Coalition

Convened Midtown Manhattan social service providers: Sanctuary for Families, Women In Need & StreetWorks to address street outreach for HIV prevention, focusing on sex workers, battered women, and street youth. This consortium founded the Clinton Peer AIDS Education Coalition (CPEAC) and was overseen and administered out of St. Clement’s Church with the collaboration of Edith Springer, the “goddess of harm reduction.” It grew successfully and eventually evolved into the city wide agency of New York Peer AIDS Education Coalition, (NYPAEC) serving over 20,000 “at risk” clients annually.

Clinton Community Services

Founded NFP dedicated to serving the needs of the homeless population of the Times Square/ Hell’s Kitchen neighborhoods. Oversaw creation of first tenants association at the Holland Hotel on 42nd street (welfare hotel model of ‘80’s) and with help of Manhattan Borough President’s office.

‘Make an event come alive!’ IgniVox Community Arts Development video

Produce Community Arts events and programs serving multiethnic & intergenerational communities in Section 8 housing complexes in the Lower East Side & East Village Manhattan, and the South Bronx. IgniVox offers a sixteen event season in four sites, initiating this program for the Association of NY Catholic Homes and sustaining it over a seven year period.

Dominican Solstice Festival

Dominican Roots Music Celebration is produced by IgniVox Productions in collaboration with the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, New York Department of Cultural Affairs, Northern Manhattan Art Alliance, Make Music New York and Partnership for Parks Inwood Hill through Columbia University. Dominican Roots Music Celebration is a continuation of IgniVox/Irka Mateo’s “Offerings and Songs to the Solstice Sun“ which took place last year at Fort Tryon Park. Click here for more Dominican Solstice info and videos

Blessed Night Out, Interfaith Assembly of Housing & Homelessness

Produced Overnight vigil for Housing Justice & Convocation for the Interfaith Assembly on Homelessness and Housing at St. Paul’s Chapel & City Hall Park.

River of Light, Tivoli, NY

Created and produced on going (3 seasons) unique site specific event using elements of fire, music and dance on water, performed on the Tivoli waterfront and the Hudson River for audiences of 300 with a cast of 20 local musicians, dancers, visual artists and fire performers. Received funding from The Dutchess County Arts Council, The Upper Hudson River Alliance, New York State Department of Economic Development, “I Love NY” program and numerous local businesses. Online video here.

The Voices of Light, Bard College Chaplaincy

A musical and ceremonial celebration for the International Day of Peace produced by IgniVox at the Bard College chapel, coordinated with the Bard College chaplaincy, peace advocate and co-producer Linda Lauretta, The Wittenberg Center and the Bard College Muslim Student Organization. Watch video online here.

The Festival of Lights, Bard College

Children’s Medicine Wheel for Peace, An Earth Walk Project

Coordinated community building of a Lakota Medicine Wheel on the Historic estate of Rokeby Farm in Barrytown, NY. Together with Grandmother Barbara ThreeCrow, local children (& some strong backed adults) created an ongoing program of earth-based teaching and ceremony in Upstate NY.

IgniVox Inaugural Concerts

Produced a series of three classical contemporary music concerts to launch IgniVox Productions. For a more comprehensive view….

IgniVox @ The Sage Academy for Sound Energy in Woodstock, NY

IgniVox produces a series concerts & workshops by musicians who bridge the world of performance and healing.

Spiegel Tent, Bard College

Curated and produced 3 concerts for Bard Music Festival’s Spiegel Tent, bringing together unusual collaboration of local and city based musicians in the genres of opera, art song, cabaret, jazz and Indian music.

12th Night Feast & Fest @ The House of Yes, Bushwick, NY

IgniVox’s annual 12th Night Showcase and dinner to celebrate the great riches of talent and connection we experience doing our work. 12th night is the traditional completion to the Christmas season as in “the twelve days of…” It is also the Feast of the Epiphany, (greek for “to appear or manifest”). In this barren, dark season of mid winter, we invite nourishing, rich food & libation, invigorating talent and awakening communion into our bodies & souls. Click here for more 12th Night info and videos

Kathleen’s Barn, Tivoli, NY

Raised $23k in micro-funding campaign from 100+community of supporters for venue development. Generated 600% increase in revenue over 10 year duration. Negotiated sale of property & rental business 125% of market rate.

St. Clement’s Church & Theater, Hell’s Kitchen, NY

Elevated St. Clement’s status from mission to financially self-supporting parish status within Diocese of New York through community outreach & mission initiatives. Tripled congregation membership and increased parish budget from $50k to $200k. Managed the church’s fully operative off-Broadway theater, increasing season to 48 weeks rental.

IgniVox Productions, The River of Light, Hudson River Valley

Raised $9.5k over a three year period to produce the River of Light on the Hudson River from The Dutchess County Arts Council, The Upper Hudson River Alliance, NYS Department of Economic Development’s “I Love New York” & “Discover the Hudson” campaign.

Diocese of New York

As chair of the Planning Commission of the Episcopal Diocese of New York, coordinated diocesan strategic planning process which initiated the decentralization of diocesan funding structure into a block grant system.

Clinton Peer Aids Education Coalition

Procured $75K grant for three years of operation, enabling the ongoing funding of peer aid educators’ stipends and staff development.

The Clinton Fund

As Vice Chair of the Clinton Fund, spearheaded process to establish funding criteria and five-year loan distribution system for $25 million grant from New York State and City of New York to mitigate gentrifying effects of Times Square Redevelopment.

Grand Street Guild Apartments, Lower East Side of NY

Created a Property Management/ Needs Assessment report for 600 unit section 8 housing complex for Grand Street Guild in Lower East Side, NYC after completion of $97 million renovation, resulting in creation of outdoor amphitheater. Here are before & after photos. IgniVox has had the honor to inaugurate the use of this wonderful amphitheater with our Community Arts Events.

Kathleen’s Barn in Tivoli, NY

Created a unique rustic barn, lovingly renovated with the work of numerous local artisans, surrounded by gardens and green, a private oasis yet just a hop, five minute walk into the Village of Tivoli. It became a growing event venue/guest house/retreat business where I practiced a deep hospitality.

High Valley, Clinton Corners, NY

Provide property management & business sustainability consultation to 100 acre NFP ceremonial & retreat center in Clinton Corners, NY. Brought potential buyer, resulting in successful sale.

Bard College Chapel

Initiated and oversaw landscape renovation of Chapel grounds, working with art students & staff to conceive and create unique outdoor altar, a biblical garden and processional pavement.

Bard College Community Garden

Working with College Trustees, Students and Buildings & Grounds staff, founded the Bard College Community Garden.

St. Clement’s Church

Raised funds & oversaw renovation of St. Clement’s parish hall into a multi purpose space incorporating Kitchen facilities and creating a second ‘undercroft’ theater.

Hudson River Valley, NY

With various community engagements, helped maintain Labyrinth, built Medicine Wheel, Lakota Inipi (Sweat Lodge) and many fire pits.