Mital Lyons Warren
About Mital Lyons Warren
Mital Lyons Warren is the Manager of ArtsU and Local Engagement at Americans for the Arts, where she focuses on supporting arts and culture professionals. She has previously worked in youth engagement and customer experience roles, and holds a Master's in Social Work and a Bachelor's in Psychology.
Current Role at Americans for the Arts
Mital Lyons Warren serves as the Manager of ArtsU and Local Engagement at Americans for the Arts since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing field education offerings that support arts and culture professionals across local, regional, and national levels. She collaborates with various organizations, including Mid Atlantic Arts, to advance Disability Justice initiatives. Additionally, she builds and manages peer-to-peer connectivity, facilitating knowledge sharing through both virtual and in-person meetings.
Previous Experience at National League of Cities
Prior to her current position, Mital worked at the National League of Cities from 2019 to 2022. She held the role of Youth Engagement Coordinator for two years, where she focused on engaging youth in local governance. She also served as an Associate during her time there, contributing to various initiatives aimed at enhancing community engagement and advocacy.
Work Experience at Tesla
Mital Lyons Warren briefly worked at Tesla as a Customer Experience Specialist in 2017. Her tenure lasted for four months in the Greater Boston Area, where she was involved in enhancing customer interactions and experiences with the brand.
Educational Background
Mital holds a Master of Social Work from the University of South Carolina-Columbia, where she studied from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Suffolk University, completing her studies from 2010 to 2014. Her educational background provides a foundation for her work in arts engagement and advocacy.
Consulting and Advocacy Work
In her current role, Mital consults on how internal departments can incorporate insights from local art agencies to promote equitable advocacy in federal policy and legislation. She is also developing an internal tracking system aimed at collecting both quantitative and qualitative data to support advocacy and policy initiatives.