Rad is a cultural strategist, conflict and labor mediator, advisor and next world builder with a specialty in community connection and education. They have created long and short term projects, partnerships and initiatives with community groups, arts institutions, educational institutions and arts organizations. They develop new frameworks based in equitable models of collaboration and train people to shift from a hierarchical working structure into circular structures of creation. They create educational and mentorship opportunities for T2GNC youth and Indigenous communities at cultural institutions. They are a bridge between grassroots groups and institutions seeking to transform and redistribute their power and resources. They lead creative workshops and ideation processes that center and uplift marginalized voices.
They serve on the shared leadership team Network of Ensemble Theatres guiding a multi year research project on federation building through solidarity economy. They currently serve as the Director of Engagement and Impact at NY Stage & Film. They are the Community Connector with You Are Here. They are on the Abundance 4 Accountability council at Theatre Communications Group. They sit as secretary on the board of Superhero Clubhouse.