Joaquin Newman

Project Manager @Alameda County Office of Education

Oakland, CA, US
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j••••••@acoe.org
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+16•••••••26

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WORK HISTORY

Jul 2019 — Present

Project Manager @Alameda County Office of Education

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Leads the Arts & Creativity Program at the REACH Ashland Youth Center as the arts program partner in this multi-agency youth services facility. Conducts the coordination and administration of Arts & Creativity programs, services and related activities. Leads the development and implementation of arts education and community engagement services for REACH Ashland Youth Center. Responsible for the management of the Visual Arts Space, the Digital Media Center and Recording Studio spaces and staff.

EDUCATION

2014 — 2016

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Information Systems - Multimedia & Visual Communication

1995 — 1996

Cabrillo College

Associate of Arts (A.A.), Fine/Studio Arts, General

1991 — 1994

University of California, Santa Cruz

Fine and Studio Arts

SKILLS

CssTeachingLayoutMacWordpressMuseumsWeb DesignIllustrationVisual ArtsDrawingIllustratorFine ArtPaintingFlashStoryboardingDigital PhotographyAnimationQuarkxpressFinal Cut ProMayaArtGraphicsContemporary ArtAfter EffectsPhotoshopSystems AnalysisPre-PressArt EducationAdobe Creative SuiteVideo EditingYouth DevelopmentOs XProgram CoordinationIndesignPublic ArtEducational TechnologyVideoGraphic Design

ABOUT JOAQUIN NEWMAN

Joaquin A. NewmanArts Program Manager | Public Artist | Educator | Community AdvocatePassionate about the transformative power of the arts, I bring over two decades of experience in program management, public art, and arts education. As the Arts Program Manager at REACH Ashland Youth Center, I lead initiatives that empower youth through visual and digital arts, mentorship, and community engagement. My work integrates social-emotional learning, career pathways, and public art projects to foster creativity and resilience in young people.With a background in public art, mural design, and arts education, I have managed large-scale projects in collaboration with government agencies, nonprofits, and community partners. My expertise spans arts program development, youth workforce training, grant management, and curriculum design, ensuring that creative opportunities are accessible and impactful.I thrive at the intersection of art, technology, and education, leveraging my skills to develop innovative programs, secure funding, and build partnerships that sustain long-term artistic and social change. Whether through managing youth arts internships, overseeing recording studios and media labs, or guiding public art commissions, my mission remains the same: to create spaces where art uplifts, educates, and empowers.Let’s connect if you’re interested in arts education, community-based projects, creative placemaking, or collaborative public art initiatives.

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