ARTIST STATEMENT: In my work, I aim to leverage my training in contemporary circus and movement arts, combined with my training in neuroscience, psychology and biomedical research, to create projects that push disciplinary boundaries. By exploring the intersections between seemingly disparate elds of research and practice, I aspire to create innovative projects that amplify underrepresented voices and critical social issues, advancing the cause of equity and global justice. My training provides the framework for this pluridisciplinary creativity, which I am interested in using to study the intersectionality between LYNSEY GRACE WYATT movement, space, society and technology. - CIRCUS ARTIST - RESEARCHER - ENTREPRENEUR - [email protected] www.cirqulation.com EDUCATION ROANOKE COLLEGE, VIRGINIA, USA 2018 - PRESENT BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY Expected graduation: December 2019 Grade point average (GPA): 3.9 VIRGINIA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, VIRGINIA, USA 2011 - 2013 HOMESCHOOL DUAL ENROLLMENT Grade point average (GPA): 3.9 ACADEMIC RESEARCH EXPERIENCE RESEARCH ASSISTANT 2019 - PRESENT NEUROMOTOR RESEARCH CLINIC, FRALIN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, VIRGINIA TECH CARILION, ROANOKE, VIRGINIA PI: Stephanie DeLuca, PhD - Investigating elements of embodied cognition by studying functional links between intensive movement therapy and speech production NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH FELLOW SUMMER 2019 NEUROMOTOR RESEARCH CLINIC, FRALIN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, VIRGINIA TECH CARILION, VIRGINIA PI: Stephanie DeLuca, PhD - As the recipient of a fellowship funded by the federal National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - Collaborated with neuroscientists and occupational therapists to develop a novel method integrating circus arts movement into therapeutic activities that precisely target movements needed to produce functional motor gains and increase self-ecacy - Received hands-on training in the scientic method in classroom seminars and laboratory settings topics trained in include: translational research - communicating your practice to academics - communicating science to the lay LABORATORY RESEARCH TECHNICIAN 2018 - 2019 HUMAN NEUROIMAGING LABORATORY, FRALIN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, VIRGINIA TECH CARILION, VIRGINIA PIs: Pearl Chui, PhD & Brooks King-Casas, PhD - Trained as a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) neuroimaging operator - Worked with cognitive neuroscientists on research using virtual reality to create immersive experiences and learning environments - Assisted in human subjects recruitment and data collection - Reviewed institutional review board protocols (IRB) - Compiled a comprehensive review on the development, dissemination, and implementation of evidence-based psychotherapies for PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FOUNDER & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 2016 - PRESENT CIRQULATION ARTS, ROANOKE, VIRGINIA - Founding director of premier circus arts school in the southern Virginia - Designing innovative circus arts curricula and facilitating programs for teens and adults - Developing partnerships with local institutions, nonprots and social enterprises Partners include: Hollins University - Planned Parenthood - FBRI Neuromotor Clinic - Mental Health in Motion - Mill Mountain Theatre Lynsey Wyatt CV | Page 1 of 2 Lynsey Wyatt CV | Page 2 of 3 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONT. PROFESSIONAL PERFORMER, INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCES & STAGE SHOWS 2013 - PRESENT - Aerial fabric and handbalancing - Imagine Circus | USA | Bahamas - Partner acrobatics - “Strange Matter” | Virginia - Modern dance and Aerial - Mental Health in Motion | Virginia - Aerial fabric and dance - “Mental Health in Motion” | Virginia - Flying Trapeze - “Kaicetous Circus” | Cabarete, Dominican Republic - Flying Trapeze - “VIVA” | La Romana, Dominican Republic DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, TRIANGLE CIRCUS ARTS, DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA 2016 - 2017 - Led a team of 12 employees and reported to the owner, hired and trained instructors - Developed youth and adult recreational and pre-professional programs, and directed and produced student performances PROJECT CONSULTANT, CONTRACTED WITH COPPER NOTE (FREELANCE) 2015 - 2017 - American Council of Independent Laboratories | 2017 - Advised board members on overhauling company mission, vision and communications strategy - Fort Pocahontas Historical Site | 2017 - Conducted critical historical analysis and developed business strategy - McBride Sisters Wine Company | 2016 - Developed branding and marketing strategy and expanded company reach to the international level - Adaptify SAS (custom app development for businesses) | 2015 - Conducted qualitative user research and analysis to direct eorts of developers and designers MANAGER, EXTREME HOTEL, CABARETE, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 2013 - 2014 - Oversaw operations of on-site restaurant, circus school, kite-surng school and gym - Produced events in partnership with local vendors and businesses AWARDS & HONORS HEALTH SCHOLARS AWARD Scholarship America 2019 NEUROSURF RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP Fralin Biomedical Research Institute 2019 SGA PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP Virginia Western Community College 2013 DEANS LIST Virginia Western Community College 2013 4-H ALL STAR AWARD Virginia Cooperative Extension 2013 SGA PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP Virginia Western Community College 2012 ELECTED STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE VCCS Student Leadership Conference 2012 INVITED WORKSHOPS & TEACHING CIRQULATION’S CIRCUS RETREAT, COSTA RICA JAN 2020 - Organizing and teaching a one week training retreat in the jungles of Costa Rica - Two workshops a day focusing on aerial silks, partner acrobatics, handstands/inversions, and active exibility NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS CONFERENCE, WASHINGTON DC JUN 2020 - Delivering a workshop on the application of movement arts in social work - Collaboration with Bonnie Hennig-Trestman, MD INVITED LECTURER, ROANOKE COLLEGE, SALEM VA NOV 2019 - Invited by Health and Human Performance Department to guest lecture two courses: HHP195A “Motor Control and Learning” and HHP201A “Health and Exercise Science” TAKING THE LEAD: COMMUNITY AND CONSENT THROUGH DANCE, ROANOKE VA MAR 2019 - Organized and facilitated a workshop on consent through dance and movement arts in collaboration with Planned Parenthood (national non-prot org) and Mental Health in Motion (mental health advocacy org) MENTAL HEALTH IN MOTION, ROANOKE VA OCT 2018 - Organized and facilitated a workshop called “Embodying Empowerment Movement” in collaboration with Lisa Linger, LMHC INVITED STANDALONE WORKSHOPS, USA 2018 -2019 - Triangle Circus Arts | Experimental apparatus in collaboration with Circus Gear - Alight Aerial Dance | Masterclass at company intensive workshop on - Girls Rock Roanoke | Introductory movement workshop aimed at empowering youth through movement - Queer Youth Circus | Injury prevention and exibility workshop - Roanoke Diversity Center | Workshop focused on teaching principles of consent through movement - Mill Mountain Theatre | Masterclass on physical theatre techniques - Hollins University | Specialized course on integrating acrobatics into modern dance Lynsey Wyatt CV | Page 2 of 3 Lynsey Wyatt CV | Page 3 of 3 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP SERVICE EXECUTIVE PLANNER, CITYWORKS (X)PO CONFERENCE, VIRGINIA 2014 -2017 - Collaborated with executive team to nominate and invite keynote speakers - Coordinated conference logistics and established relationships with community stakeholders - Assisted in fundraising and development - Advised on sales and marketing strategy - Oversaw event registration and digital marketing [during previous position as conference volunteer] - Coordinated travel logistics for keynote speakers [during previous position as conference volunteer] APPRENICESHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE, UNA VAINA BIEN’S, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 2016 - 2017 - Copyedited curriculum materials in Spanish and English - Culturally immersed in Dominican and Haitian history and tradition - Advocated for socially responsible and sustainable tourism FOUNDER & PRESIDENT, STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA) 2012 -2013 - Worked with Student Activities Coordinator to establish SGA and recruit students to join - Conducted research to identify key issues on campus - Served as a liaison between faculty and the student body - Advocated for the reform of campus regulations, mainly related to public health issues such as smoking on campus, vending machine options and tness center renovations FOUNDER & PRESIDENT, SPANISH CLUB 2012 -2013 - Founded with the aim of providing students with opportunities to break out of the classroom and overcome cross cultural barriers by using Spanish as a tool to connect - Organized events and Spanish language exchange opportunities for students VOLUNTEER, REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT SERVICES 2011 -2012 - Assisted in providing support and resources to displaced refugees relocating to Roanoke VA EVENTS OFFICER, HUMAN RIGHTS CLUB 2011 -2012 - Recruited community leaders to speak to students about civic issues - Coordinated on campus food drives and fundraisers VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTOR, EQUINE THERAPY AT HOPETREE FOSTER HOME 2008 -2012 - Helped in training horses and providing therapeutic experiences to children in foster homes MEDIA & PRESS FLYING HIGH: LEARNING AERIAL CIRCUS ARTS, WDBJ7 (CBS-AFFILIATED TELEVISION STATION) 2019 - Video interview highlighting Cirqulation Arts as an approachable progressive circus school in Virginia https://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/Flying-high-Learning-aerial-circus-arts-507791401.html DOWNTOWN STUDIO TRAINS AERIAL ACROBATS, ROANOKE TIMES (FRONT PAGE) 2018 - Video interview and article highlighting Cirqulation Arts in downtown Roanoke https://www.roanoke.com/gallery/downtown-studio-trains-aeri- Lynsey Wyatt CV | Page 3 of 3.