I’m Gina Weber, a PhD+1 educator and arts professional who works at the intersections of art, performance, cultural identity, and community representation—especially within Latinx and LGBTQ contexts. In my teaching, consulting, and curation, I help students and partners think critically about how art institutions shape what stories get seen, supported, and sustained. Across roles in academia and the nonprofit/arts sector, I guide equity-centered strategy, program development, and curatorial design while supporting artists and audiences through meaningful public engagement. I also bring deep international public policy and diplomacy experience from my earlier career, which strengthens how I approach funding, partnership building, and institutional sustainability in the arts.

Gina Weber, PhD+1

I’m Gina Weber, a PhD+1 educator and arts professional who works at the intersections of art, performance, cultural identity, and community representation—especially within Latinx and LGBTQ contexts. In my teaching, consulting, and curation, I help students and partners think critically about how art institutions shape what stories get seen, supported, and sustained. Across roles in academia and the nonprofit/arts sector, I guide equity-centered strategy, program development, and curatorial design while supporting artists and audiences through meaningful public engagement. I also bring deep international public policy and diplomacy experience from my earlier career, which strengthens how I approach funding, partnership building, and institutional sustainability in the arts.

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I’m Gina Weber, a PhD+1 educator and arts professional who works at the intersections of art, performance, cultural identity, and community representation—especially within Latinx and LGBTQ contexts. In my teaching, consulting, and curation, I help students and partners think critically about how art institutions shape what stories get seen, supported, and sustained.

Across roles in academia and the nonprofit/arts sector, I guide equity-centered strategy, program development, and curatorial design while supporting artists and audiences through meaningful public engagement. I also bring deep international public policy and diplomacy experience from my earlier career, which strengthens how I approach funding, partnership building, and institutional sustainability in the arts.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Professor at University of North Texas
August 1, 2020 - January 1, 2026
Teach undergraduate courses in Art Management and Theater Studies with an emphasis on the intersections of art, performance, and cultural identity in Latinx and LGBTQ communities. Facilitate critical engagement with literature and performance history, focusing on artistic innovation, institutional frameworks, and community representation. Mentor students in critical writing, production analysis, and management strategies informed by inclusive and transnational perspectives.
Researcher and Administrative Assistant at Arttitude
June 1, 2020 - Present
Conduct arts-based postdoctoral research and support the implementation of community initiatives that center queer and underrepresented artistic voices. Collaborate with artists and curators to produce programs addressing mental health, identity, and social justice through creative expression. Provide administrative and curatorial support to the Board of Directors to advance institutional goals of representation and transformation through the arts.
Art Management Consultant
June 1, 2020 - Present
Independently advise arts organizations on strategic development, cultural policy, and institutional sustainability with a specialization in equity and representation for Latinx and Latin American art forms. Conduct organizational assessments, budgetary planning, and development of funding portfolios, and provide guidance on curatorial design, community partnerships, and artist engagement.
Visitor Experience Liaison at Meadows Museum of Art
July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019
Serve as first point of contact for visitors to ensure smooth museum operations. Assist with administrative duties, support special events and exhibits, and provide exhibit content that helps visitors engage with the museum’s collection in positive, meaningful ways.
General Manager at Mercado 369
September 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018
Direct administrative and curatorial operations for a Latin American art gallery featuring original works, sculpture, and textiles from across the Spanish Americas. Organize exhibitions and artist presentations that deepen public engagement with regional art histories and material traditions. Implement educational programs and innovative marketing strategies to expand audience access and support institutional growth.
Executive Assistant at Dallas Museum of Art
May 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017
Support curatorial and administrative operations within the executive leadership team. Assist with exhibition planning, artist correspondence, and international collaborations, contributing to curatorial projects that highlight Latin American art and strengthen cross-cultural programming and scholarly outreach.
Congressional Liaison and Writer/Editor at U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
August 1, 2014 - May 31, 2016
Serve as principal liaison between the Agency, Congressional offices, Tribal governments, and public stakeholders. Author and edit technical and policy communications, synthesizing complex data for diverse audiences. Apply analytical and intercultural skills to support diplomacy and collaborative project design.
Associate Director U.S.-Mexico Program at U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
August 1, 1995 - August 31, 2014
As a diplomat, manage all aspects of the international environmental program, including allocation of a multi-million-dollar budget addressing environmental and public health issues on the U.S.-Mexico border. Develop strategic plans and policies for technical solutions to sensitive border environmental challenges affecting border residents. Conduct international diplomacy and coordinate with federal, state, and local officials, non-profits, academia, and partners including Mexico, Canada, and Tribal governments, while serving as the Agency’s international protocol expert.

Education

Doctor of Liberal Studies at Southern Methodist University
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2026
Master of Arts Public Administration at Northern Illinois University
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2026
Bachelor of Arts Political Science/Latin American Studies at Northern Illinois University
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2026
Executive Leadership Program (Certificate) at Harvard Kennedy School of Public Policy
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2026
Doctor of Liberal Studies at Southern Methodist University
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2026
Master of Arts, Public Administration at Northern Illinois University
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2026
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science/Latin American Studies at Northern Illinois University
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2026
Certificate: Harvard Kennedy School of Public Policy, Executive Leadership Program at Harvard Kennedy School of Public Policy
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2026

Qualifications

Executive Leadership Program (Certificate)
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2026
Harvard Kennedy School of Public Policy, Executive Leadership Program (Certificate)
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services