Qualifications

Isis' multi-faceted work as a practitioner and entrepreneur brings holistic and initiatory practices into dynamic and accessible forums. Her primary medium to facilitate cultural and social evolution is through curating space as an event producer and educator, in which she has over 18 years of experience.

KEY SKILLS

   •   Visionary
   •   Program curation
   •   Project management
   •   Music promoter and booking agent
   •   Aesthetic and interior design
   •   Venue and land management
   •   Cultural liaison
   •   Indigenous bridge building
   •   Workshop facilitation
   •   Performance and ritual theater
   •   Fashion design
   •   Community creation
   •   Ritual practitioner
   •   Whole systems design

Education

Apprentice to Marza Millar, Grass Valley, CA Shamanic and Herbal Studies, 2013-Present

Student of the Medicine Ways with Hector Gomez, 2016

Initiate of the Fellowship of Isis

School of Al-kemi, Oregan, Spagyrics and Practical Alchemy, 2011

Rocky Mountain Mystery School, Utah, Seattle, Tokyo, Teacher and Ritual Master, 2002–2007

Body Mind Academy, Seattle, Washington, Breathworks, 2001

Apprentice to William J Kiesel of Orobouros Press, Seattle, WA, Self-initiation and Kabbalah, 2000 - 2002

EVENT PRODUCTION

The Village: Symbiosis and Lighting in a Bottle Festivals, Producer, 2012 - Present

   • Aesthetics and Site Design
   • Content Programming
   • Contract and crew management
   •   Management of artists, presenters, ceremonialists and wisdom keepers
   •   Artist gallery management
   •   Branding, web design, social media and promotion

Haven Underground, Nevada City, CA, Co-Founder, Co-Owner and Manager, 2010 – Present

   •   Programming and management of music events, workshops, performances, dinners and ceremonies
   •   Marketing and promotion
   •   Aesthetic, interior and stage design
   •   Accounts management
   •   Staff management

Ritual and Performance Immersive Course, Symbiosis Festival, CA, Lead Teacher, 2016

   • Curriculum development for five day course
   • Script writer and Director for performance piece at festival
   • Teacher of sessions on ritual and performance to class of 30 over 5 days
   • Lighting and Sound Tech Manager
   •   Ritual performer in piece
   •   Course Host

The Village Symposium and Symposium of the Sacred, Nevada City, CA Producer, Apr 2016 and Nov 2014

   •   Four day, multi-venue, symposium curation
   •   Gallery / exhibition curation
   •   Conference scheduling
   •   Ceremony, performance and music
   •   Traders market management
   •   Host and teacher

The Great Convergence, Egypt, Producer, Dec 2012

   •   Visioning and direction of event
   •   Building and operating international relationships with tour companies, government and Department of Antiquities
   •   Music, performance and ceremonial bookings
   •   Hotel, tours and Nile Cruise bookings and logistics
   •   Promotions and marketing collateral design
   •   Website and media copy writing

• Curation of four day conference on technology of ancient civilizations with world renowned speakers
• Facilitated fourteen ceremonies throughout Egypt including the Great Pyramid, ancient temples and sacred sites

• Logistical / operations organisation of events including a wedding

Oracle Gatherings, Seattle, Washington, Producer, 2001-2011

• Curation and production of a ten year series of events incorporating ceremony, education, ritual theater, dance and community building based on 23 self-designed archetypal tarot cards
• Multi venue and times logistics working with diverse range of partners

Bali Spirit Festival, Bali, Stage Curator, 2008

   •   Music bookings
   •   Stage design
   •   Stage manager

Seelie Court, Seattle, Producer, 1998-2000

• Production of a series of multi venue dance parties honoring each mythological tribe of the Fae

TEACHING, CEREMONY AND RITUAL THEATER EXPERIENCE

Isis is an experienced practitioner in workshop facilitation and has taught nationally and internationally. Her classes include The Serpent Path Initiatory Rites, Ritual Theater, Essential Oils, Rites of the Oracle and Alchemy

• Ashes and Seeds (2010-present) – Ongoing cultural exchange project teaching and hosting ceremonial and ritual practice on a national and international level working with indigenous wisdom keepers

• In the Name of the Mother (Arizona, 2014) - Ceremonial support and assistant to the 13 Indigenous Grandmothers

• Indigenous Peoples Day Prophecy Council (2010) - Youth representative of the Rainbow Children giving a prophecy for the younger generation

• Glade Festival (UK, 2007) – Workshop facilitation, ritual theater direction and performance, and ceremony facilitation

• Burning Man (Nevada Desert, 2000–2006) – Ritual theatre, performance, stage curation

• Shambhala Festival (BC, Canada 2005-2007) - Performance and ritual theater

• Symbiosis (California, 2005–2009) - Workshop teaching, ceremony facilitation, directing and performing ritual theater and team management

ENTREPRENEURISM

• ARC Living Minerals: CEO and Founder (2012-present)
With a purpose to assist the living of an abundant, vibrant and balanced life in a harmonious relationship with the planet, this company is leading on preventative healthcare and optimal wellness through offering cutting edge health and wellness products and unique educational experiences.

• Haven Underground: Co-Founder, Co-owner and Manager (2010-present)
Nevada City’s best and most popular events venue, showcasing musicians and artists of international acclaim on a regular basis. The Haven is a community hub and nexus for a diverse range of gatherings and shows.

• AYYA: Company creation, Lead Clothing Designer (2005-present)
High end, bespoke clothing and accessory company started out of Bali and now with international reach and popularity.