Midtopia

Overview

Co-founded and led operations for a mission-driven organization supporting independent artists through education, programming, and strategic partnerships.

Built and operated the organization from the ground up in a fragmented, post-pandemic environment shaped by funding volatility, market consolidation, and shifting stakeholder expectations.

Role & Ownership

Owned operating model design and execution across programs, partnerships, and financial oversight.

• Designed and led cross-functional initiatives spanning education, events, partnerships, and artist support
• Established governance structures, decision-making frameworks, and operating rhythms
• Owned budgets, forecasts, and financial planning across programs
• Coordinated funders, partners, internal contributors, and community stakeholders
• Translated evolving strategy into executable plans under changing constraints

Execution

• Designed operating models and program structures to support repeatable execution
• Built planning systems, timelines, and dependency mapping across parallel initiatives
• Implemented budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to maintain financial discipline
• Led cross-functional coordination across programming, marketing, operations, and partnerships
• Managed execution through shifting funding conditions and external dependencies
• Iterated programs based on capacity, outcomes, and operational reality

Outcomes

• Launched and operated multiple cross-functional programs supporting artists and community partners
• Built durable operating systems enabling consistent execution across initiatives
• Improved alignment and decision-making through defined governance structures
• Maintained financial oversight within a constrained and evolving funding environment
• Created transition frameworks supporting continuity and long-term sustainability decisions