Selected Work: NON-PROFIT — Rachael Pazdan

The Libera Awards, presented by A2IM (American Association of Independent Music), is the annual tentpole gala of Indie Week, celebrating the independent music community and industry leaders. Held at Gotham Hall, the live event brings together artists, labels, executives, and tastemakers for a large-scale awards show featuring live performances, host segments, and 40 award presentations.
As the Executive Producer and Programmer, my role spanned end-to-end creative and show production, including creative production oversight, music and host talent booking, front-of-house coordination, script and show writing, run of show development, artist relations, backstage management, and live event execution.
2024 Programming:
- Christian McBride’s New Jawn
- Lara Downes
- Pachyman
- Kari Faux
- Fcukers
- LØLØ
- Hosted by Marcia Belsky
2025 Programming:
- Swamp Dogg
- serpentwithfeet
- Reyna Tropical
- Ekko Astral
- Hosted by Delisa Shannon
2026 Programming:
- Mdou Moctar
- Valerie June
- Dawn Richard
- Porches
- Hosted by Delisa Shannon

An initiative of Working Families Power, Joy to the Polls is a nonpartisan civic engagement initiative that transforms polling places into joyful community experiences through live music and culture. Bringing DJs, musicians, performers, and mobile sound systems to polling locations across the country, the project uses music to energize voters, celebrate participation, and bring moments of connection and joy to Election Day.
I was lucky enough to be a part of the inaugural project for the 2020 general election, and continued with the project for the 2024 mid-terms, and 2024 general election. As the producer and project manager, I brought together the concept, logistics (how do we get 26’ flatbed trucks in front of polling locations and turn them into stages for performances?), art direction, production teams, permitting, and beyond to make this project possible.
2020 Highlights:
- Jon Batiste
- Rick Ross
- Busta Rhymes
- Ne-Yo
- Latto
- Moneybagg Yo
- DJ Jazzy Jeff
- Questlove
- Big Daddy Kane
- Vic Mensa
- Sun Ra Arkestra
- Bahamadia
- Resistance Revival Chorus
2024 Highlights:
- De La Soul
- DJ Jazzy Jeff
- Rakim
- MC Lyte
- Big Daddy Kane
- Princess Nokia
- Durand Bernarr
- Carla Morrison
- Rapsody
- Freeway
- SNACKTIME

Our Copa 2026 transformed the World Cup into a nationwide community celebration through a series of free watch parties and cultural events across six U.S. cities, bringing together thousands of fútbol fans around food, music, DJs, performance, and interactive experiences. Events combined match screenings with locally curated programming and activations, including DJs, drag performances, face painting, nail art, custom jewelry and jersey stations, personalized fans, food and drinks, merch, and family-friendly fútbol activities, with each event tailored to the culture and community of its host city. The broader campaign connected the joy of the World Cup with organizing and immigrant justice, advocating for safe, inclusive spaces for fans and communities during the tournament.
As the lead producer and strategist on this project, I took the vision for the series and transformed it into a scalable format, developing the overall production budget, fan experience, messaging, branding, production teams, and programming cadence for each event.

Freelancers Union is one of the largest advocacy organizations supporting independent workers, freelancers, and self-employed professionals in the United States. Founded to provide community, resources, education, healthcare access, and political advocacy for the growing freelance workforce, the organization has become a major voice for creative, entrepreneurial, and gig economy workers nationwide through public programming, policy initiatives, and cultural events.
From 2023–2025, I served as Event Producer for Freelancers Union’s benefit and community event programming across New York City, producing celebrations at venues including Roberta's, Rule of Thirds, and Sleepwalk. My role included overseeing creative and live event production, venue and vendor management, staffing, logistics, run of show development, guest experience, and on-site execution for events designed to celebrate and support the freelance and creative communities.

In 2018, Global Citizen hosted the Movement Makers Summit at The Times Center in New York City, a thought-leadership conference focused on social impact, activism, equity, and the power of cultural movements to drive global change. Held during Global Citizen Festival week, the event brought together activists, artists, nonprofit leaders, policymakers, media figures, and changemakers for a full day of keynote conversations, panels, and collaborative discussions centered around advocacy, civic engagement, storytelling, and grassroots organizing.
As Event Producer, I led live production and on-site execution for the conference, overseeing production logistics, vendor coordination, run of show management, speaker and talent operations, backstage coordination, and overall attendee experience. My role focused on ensuring the seamless execution of a high-profile, mission-driven conference.

Selected Work: BRANDS