Kate Heffernan's professional aspirations revolve around fostering an inclusive and diverse environment while pursuing a career in the performing arts. She emphasizes the importance of creating welcoming spaces where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their background.
My dedication to planners and color coding my life is unmatched (haha)
Everyfeeling welcomein the space
The energy you give me, I will resipricate back to you
please just tell me straight up if I am doing something wrong. There is no need to beat arounf the bush.
Relationships
I built relationships through
Always being open and available
Networking
Being personable and polite
the facutly at Marshall Ellis School of Dance share similar values such as
Communication
Respect
Leadership
Dedication
Relationships from this internship could lead to future jobs with companies such as
Walt Disney World Entertainment
Sense of Belonging
Being myself
My personality isn;t hindered by the job or those around me
Feeling that what I bring to the table is useful and meaningful to others
Knowing that I'm never underestimated
Feeling like my opinion matters
Being apart of the community and faculty
Organization
Examples of workspaces where I feel engaged include
A threatre community
A stage
Organizations that I could see myself with include
Actors Equity
Walt Disney World Company
Disney Crusie Line
The REV Theatre Company
The organiztion I work for should have values such as
Growth
Diversity
Flexibility
Honesty
Diversity and Inclusion
I will show respect by
Welcoming discussions
identifying others in an appropriate manner
I will set a good example for others by
Allowing everyone to bring something different to the table
Treating others with fairness and respect
Making sure everyone is heard
I will advocate for diversity by
Appreciating those who are different from me
Showing up for those how feel they are unfairly treated
Making myself knowledgeable of my own privillages
Creating a safe and brave space
Devoting myself to building relationships
Welcoming tough conversations
Making sure others feel welcome no matter who they are
Tasks and Projects
I want to keep growing by
Being open to anything that comes my way
Networking with others in the threatre community
Continuing to train as a performer through dance and song
When I am done with college, I want to
Open my won dance studio
Join a national tour of a musical
Work for a cruise line
Continue working for Disney
Tasks I wish to complete include
Making others happy through my work
Creating.a business
Getting a full time job as a performer
Engagement in the Workplace
Feeling there is a good balance between seriousness and fun
Obviously work can't alwasy be fun, but I should be able to enjoy the company I am around
Bouncing ideas off others
When you can collaborate with others and feel that everyone is bringing something fun and different to the table, that is always when the best kind of work can happen.
