Liel Dolev
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record in program development and community engagement at Project Onward. Successfully secured grants while mentoring over 30 community members. Skilled in budget management and effective communication, fostering sustainable growth and empowering neurodiverse talent through strategic initiatives.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Ceramic Arts
Project Onward
Chicago
2023 - Current
- Leading the Ceramic Arts program at Project Onward, a nonprofit empowering neurodiverse artists with developmental disabilities and mental illness.
- Developed and secured grants to build the ceramics department, ensuring its sustainability and growth through strategic funding and donor engagement.
- Mentored 30+ artists, guiding them through their artistic careers and providing career development support, including exhibitions, self-promotion, and networking.
- Managed program budgeting and financial resources, ensuring responsible and transparent use of funds to support artists and program initiatives.
Editor and Research Contributor
University of Florida School of Nursing
Chicago
2020 - 2022
- Contributed to groundbreaking studies on Dignity Therapy, a psychotherapeutic approach for terminally ill patients, helping to capture their stories and preserve their legacies.
- Edited transcriptions of therapy sessions, ensuring the quality and accuracy of the documents, which were later published in academic journals.
K-12 Educator
Tang Teaching Museum
New York
2018 - 2022
- Developed programs and led workshops at the Tang Teaching Museum, an art museum that emphasizes the intersection of contemporary art and education.
- Created engaging programming for K-12 students and community organizations, fostering creative dialogue around contemporary art.
- Organized community events, including teen workshops and family activities, to increase accessibility to the arts for local youth.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Skidmore College
New York 06-2020
Skills
- program development
- budget management
- community engagement
- project management
- effective communication
- creative problem solving
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Hebrew
Professional
Timeline
Director of Ceramic Arts
Project Onward
2023 - Current
Editor and Research Contributor
University of Florida School of Nursing
2020 - 2022
K-12 Educator
Tang Teaching Museum
2018 - 2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Skidmore College