Colleen Michael O'Connor

Colleen Michael O'Connor is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in education, graphic design, and community service. Currently serving as a Lead Teacher at Trinity Academy of Irish Dance since July 2021, Colleen previously held the position of Senior Visual Designer at Trinity Irish Dance Company and worked as a Graphic Designer for RefuSHE, an organization focused on protecting unaccompanied refugee children in Nairobi, Kenya. Colleen's background includes roles at Columbia College Chicago as a Graduate Student Research Assistant, Intensive Case Management at RefugeeOne, and as an Academic Coordinator with City Year. An accomplished educator, Colleen has contributed to the Bloomington community through dance instruction and cultural programs and holds a Bachelor's degree from Indiana University Bloomington, a Master of Arts from Columbia College Chicago, and a Certificate in Graphic Design from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.