Alejandra Escobar
Iowa City
Summary
Community organizer, educator, and accomplished pianist with extensive experience in civil rights advocacy, community engagement, and higher education instruction. Proven ability to build strong relationships across diverse communities, lead outreach and organizing efforts, and deliver high-quality educational programming. Brings a strong interdisciplinary background combining leadership, public engagement, and academic excellence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Civil Rights Lead Organizer
Escucha Mi Voz
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Led community-based civil rights and immigrant justice initiatives
- Organized community outreach, public actions, and educational events
- Built and sustained relationships with community members, coalition partners, and local stakeholders
- Supported leadership development and civic engagement within impacted communities
- Represented the organization in meetings, public forums, and advocacy efforts
Piano Instructor
Indian Hills Community College
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Provided individual and group piano instruction at the college level
- Designed and implemented lesson plans focused on technique, interpretation, and pedagogy
- Prepared students for performances, evaluations, and academic progress
Piano Instructor
Universidad EAFIT
01.2009 - 12.2011
- Taught undergraduate piano students within the music department
- Mentored students in performance technique, musicianship, and artistic development
- Colombia
Pianist
Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra
01.2008 - 12.2011
- Performed as a professional pianist in orchestral and collaborative settings
- Participated in rehearsals, concerts, and recordings
- Collaborated with conductors, soloists, and ensemble musicians
- Colombia
Piano Instructor
Bellas Artes Institute
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Delivered piano instruction to students at varying skill levels
- Adapted teaching methods to meet individual learning needs
- Colombia
Education
Master of Music - Piano Performance and Pedagogy
Eastern Michigan University
01.2014
Bachelor of Music - Piano Emphasis
Universidad EAFIT
Medellín, Colombia01.2009
Ph.D. - Musical Arts (ABD)
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IASkills
- Community organizing and advocacy
- Civil rights education and outreach
- Leadership development
- Public speaking and facilitation
- Program coordination
- Cross-cultural communication
- Relationship building with diverse stakeholders
- Music performance and pedagogy
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
National Leadership Training
Timeline
Civil Rights Lead Organizer
Escucha Mi Voz
01.2025 - 01.2026
Piano Instructor
Indian Hills Community College
01.2019 - 12.2019
Piano Instructor
Universidad EAFIT
01.2009 - 12.2011
Piano Instructor
Bellas Artes Institute
01.2009 - 12.2010
Pianist
Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra
01.2008 - 12.2011
Master of Music - Piano Performance and Pedagogy
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Music - Piano Emphasis
Universidad EAFIT
Ph.D. - Musical Arts (ABD)
University of Iowa