Meet the Faculty

At Theatrical Intimacy Education (TIE), our faculty doesn’t just practice the craft — they know how to teach it. Our team is made up of highly skilled educators actively working in both the entertainment industry and academic training programs, bringing real-world experience directly into the classroom.

From prestigious institutions like Carnegie Mellon University, University of North Carolina School of the Arts, and the University of Michigan, to state universities, colleges, and high school programs across the country, TIE educators are shaping the future of consent-based performance training at every level.

Our faculty’s professional experience spans the full spectrum of the industry. From Broadway stages to community theatres, from major feature films to independent productions. We’ve worked where our students aspire to go, and we bring that knowledge into every training room.

What sets TIE apart is our commitment to excellence in education. We don’t just train performers — we train the industry. Through top-tier teaching, professional expertise, and a dedication to creating safer, stronger artistic spaces, TIE is leading the next generation of performance training.

Come experience the TIE Difference!

Meet TIE’s
Award Winning Teaching Artists!

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Guiding Faculty

Guiding Faculty are researchers, intimacy educators, coordinators, choreographers/directors, and consultants who mentor the TIE Team. They guide the development of TIE pedagogy, programming, and initiatives, and they lead workshops.

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Associate Faculty

TIE Associate Faculty are researchers, intimacy educators, choreographers, coordinators, choreographers/directors, and consultants. The Associate Faculty lead workshops, choreograph, consult on department policy, and oversee the development of new TIE initiatives, including the EDIII.

Associate Faculty also provide training continuing education for TIE Faculty Members, and Interns.