2026 Cohort
The Global Leaders Institute welcomes the 2026 Cohort of its Global Arts MBA — 80 distinguished cultural professionals selected from 500+ applications across 94 countries. Chosen for their leadership, vision, and capacity to shape the future of the creative sector, the 2026 Global Arts MBA Cohort brings a striking diversity of industry experience. Their roles span founders, policymakers, curators, career artists, researchers, and entrepreneurs — to creative directors, fashion designers, architects, and award-winning filmmakers.
Members of the 2026 Global Arts MBA Cohort represent Albania, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Canada, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Germany, Ghana, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Lebanon, Mexico, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Puerto Rico, Rwanda, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela. Follow this remarkable group as they embark on a year of career-shaping growth, applied learning, and international field exchanges.
Global MBA Cohort
Paris Alexandra
Brooklyn Wellness Club
Paris Alexandra
United States
Brooklyn Wellness Club
Founder
Paris Alexandra, CEO and Founder of The Brooklyn Wellness Club, is a creative entrepreneur from the US. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing, and empowers people, leaders and communities to connect through mindfulness and well-being.
Brooklyn Wellness Club
Founder
Paris Alexandra, CEO and Founder of The Brooklyn Wellness Club, is a creative entrepreneur from the US. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing, and empowers people, leaders and communities to connect through mindfulness and well-being.
Ludovic Allenspach
LIEDBasel
Ludovic Allenspach
Switzerland
LIEDBasel
President
Dr. Ludovic Allenspach is President of LIEDBasel, an Executive Board member of Academia Group Switzerland, and CEO of Swiss Academy Group, driving innovation in education, music, and sports. Originally from Switzerland, Dr. Allenspach is an educational leader and cultural scholar.
LIEDBasel
President
Dr. Ludovic Allenspach is President of LIEDBasel, an Executive Board member of Academia Group Switzerland, and CEO of Swiss Academy Group, driving innovation in education, music, and sports. Originally from Switzerland, Dr. Allenspach is an educational leader and cultural scholar.
Lisa-Maree Amos
Orchestra Victoria
Lisa-Maree Amos
Australia
Orchestra Victoria
Principal Flute
Lisa-Maree Amos is Principal Flute of Orchestra Victoria and a staff member at the Melbourne University Conservatorium of Music. Originally from Australia, Amos has decades of experience performing first in Europe and the US before returning to Australia.
Orchestra Victoria
Principal Flute
Lisa-Maree Amos is Principal Flute of Orchestra Victoria and a staff member at the Melbourne University Conservatorium of Music. Originally from Australia, Amos has decades of experience performing first in Europe and the US before returning to Australia.
Ireri Anaya Mugica
Abra Projects
Ireri Anaya Mugica
Mexico
Abra Projects
Founder & Creative Director
Ireri Anaya Mugica is Founder of abra projects, a boutique agency that works to promote international cooperation and mobility for Mexican and Global South artists. Based in Mexico City and with a decade of professional dance experience, her work now focuses on advocacy and building support systems in the performing arts sector.
Abra Projects
Founder & Creative Director
Ireri Anaya Mugica is Founder of abra projects, a boutique agency that works to promote international cooperation and mobility for Mexican and Global South artists. Based in Mexico City and with a decade of professional dance experience, her work now focuses on advocacy and building support systems in the performing arts sector.
Amy Appleton
Young Audiences National
Amy Appleton
United States
Young Audiences National
Director of Operations
Amy Appleton is Director of Operations at Young Audiences Arts for Learning. Originally from the US and an experienced nonprofit director, community artist, and educator-facilitator, Amy brings a deep commitment to social justice, racial equity, and arts access for all youth.
Young Audiences National
Director of Operations
Amy Appleton is Director of Operations at Young Audiences Arts for Learning. Originally from the US and an experienced nonprofit director, community artist, and educator-facilitator, Amy brings a deep commitment to social justice, racial equity, and arts access for all youth.
Lizzie Ball
Ronnie Scott's
Lizzie Ball
United Kingdom
Ronnie Scott's
Creative Co-Director
Lizzie Ball is a UK-born violinist, vocalist, and entrepreneur. With degrees from Cambridge and London conservatoires, she founded Classical Kicks to bring classical music to wider audiences, including a residency at Ronnie Scott's. A leader and collaborator, she's worked with Hugh Jackman and Liam Gallagher. She is also a Transformational Coach and the new Creative Co-Director of Ronnie Scott's Classical.
Ronnie Scott's
Creative Co-Director
Lizzie Ball is a UK-born violinist, vocalist, and entrepreneur. With degrees from Cambridge and London conservatoires, she founded Classical Kicks to bring classical music to wider audiences, including a residency at Ronnie Scott's. A leader and collaborator, she's worked with Hugh Jackman and Liam Gallagher. She is also a Transformational Coach and the new Creative Co-Director of Ronnie Scott's Classical.
Noah Benzie-Drayton
Northern Ballet
Noah Benzie-Drayton
Australia
Northern Ballet
Dancer
Noah Benzie-Drayton is a dancer at Northern Ballet. Originally from Australia and the UK, Benzie-Drayton has performed as a freelance artist across the UK and internationally, and with companies such as the Paris Opera Ballet and English National Ballet.
Northern Ballet
Dancer
Noah Benzie-Drayton is a dancer at Northern Ballet. Originally from Australia and the UK, Benzie-Drayton has performed as a freelance artist across the UK and internationally, and with companies such as the Paris Opera Ballet and English National Ballet.
Richard Chwastiak
Cape Symphony Presents
Richard Chwastiak
United States
Cape Symphony Presents
Director
Richard Chwastiak is Manager of External Affairs at the Cape Symphony, leading Cape Symphony Presents, the organization’s innovative concert and booking division. Originally from the US, Chwastiak bridges music, performance, entrepreneurship, and arts marketing.
Cape Symphony Presents
Director
Richard Chwastiak is Manager of External Affairs at the Cape Symphony, leading Cape Symphony Presents, the organization’s innovative concert and booking division. Originally from the US, Chwastiak bridges music, performance, entrepreneurship, and arts marketing.
Kristian Clarke
Azrieli Foundation
Kristian Clarke
Canada
Azrieli Foundation
Grants Manager
Kristian is Grants Manager at the Azrieli Foundation’s Music, Arts and Culture Centre (AMACC), where he oversees the Centre’s granting portfolio and partnerships across Canada’s arts sector. He brings strategic insight and hands-on management to advance AMACC’s mission, strengthen creative communities, and amplify the impact of artists and organizations nationwide.
Azrieli Foundation
Grants Manager
Kristian is Grants Manager at the Azrieli Foundation’s Music, Arts and Culture Centre (AMACC), where he oversees the Centre’s granting portfolio and partnerships across Canada’s arts sector. He brings strategic insight and hands-on management to advance AMACC’s mission, strengthen creative communities, and amplify the impact of artists and organizations nationwide.
Alvin Crawford
Sing for Hope
Alvin Crawford
Canada
Sing for Hope
Program Development
Alvin Crawford is an acclaimed opera singer, Broadway performer, and educator with three decades of performing experience. Originally from Toronto and a graduate of the Juilliard Opera Center, he advances arts access for all through program development with Sing For Hope.
Sing for Hope
Program Development
Alvin Crawford is an acclaimed opera singer, Broadway performer, and educator with three decades of performing experience. Originally from Toronto and a graduate of the Juilliard Opera Center, he advances arts access for all through program development with Sing For Hope.
Victoria Detres
RISE Theatre Directory
Victoria Detres
Albania, Puerto Rico & USA
RISE Theatre Directory
Program Manager
Victoria Detres is Director of RISE Theatre. Born and raised in New York City and of Puerto Rican and Albanian descent, Detres also serves on the Board of Kaleidoscope Dreams Foundation and The Play Company, and has extensive experience as a producer in various theater companies.
RISE Theatre Directory
Program Manager
Victoria Detres is Director of RISE Theatre. Born and raised in New York City and of Puerto Rican and Albanian descent, Detres also serves on the Board of Kaleidoscope Dreams Foundation and The Play Company, and has extensive experience as a producer in various theater companies.
Ram Devineni
Rattapallax, Inc
Ram Devineni
United States
Rattapallax, Inc
Founder & President
Ram Devineni is Founder and President of Rattapallax, Inc. Based in New York City and New Delhi, Devineni produces films and socially driven comics and is the creator of India’s first female comic book hero, Priya, a finalist for the Global Arts Prize for Innovation.
Rattapallax, Inc
Founder & President
Ram Devineni is Founder and President of Rattapallax, Inc. Based in New York City and New Delhi, Devineni produces films and socially driven comics and is the creator of India’s first female comic book hero, Priya, a finalist for the Global Arts Prize for Innovation.
Meg Doyle
Belldegrun Center for Leadership
Meg Doyle
United States
Belldegrun Center for Leadership
Curriculum Innovator
Meg Doyle, is an educator at the Brentwood School and a literature and writing teacher and a creative strategist. Originally from the US, Doyle has experience in journalism, publishing, and cultural leadership. A former ESPN journalist turned global fashion reporter, Doyle has shaped New York Times bestsellers and led global youth summits.
Belldegrun Center for Leadership
Curriculum Innovator
Meg Doyle, is an educator at the Brentwood School and a literature and writing teacher and a creative strategist. Originally from the US, Doyle has experience in journalism, publishing, and cultural leadership. A former ESPN journalist turned global fashion reporter, Doyle has shaped New York Times bestsellers and led global youth summits.
Genevieve Dugard
Big hART
Genevieve Dugard
Australia
Big hART
National Creative Producer
Genevieve Dugard is National Creative Producer at Big hART, working with producers and artists to create and deliver projects. Originally from Australia, Dugard has more than 25 years of experience in arts and social change initiatives.
Big hART
National Creative Producer
Genevieve Dugard is National Creative Producer at Big hART, working with producers and artists to create and deliver projects. Originally from Australia, Dugard has more than 25 years of experience in arts and social change initiatives.
Camilo Estrada
Black & Tan Hall
Camilo Estrada
United States
Black & Tan Hall
Arts Manager
Camilo Estrada is Arts and Culture Manager at Black and Tan Hall, a limited cooperative association in Seattle. Originally from the US, Estrada is also the bandleader and bassist for The New Triumph and Winter in America, and performs regularly with various musical groups.
Black & Tan Hall
Arts Manager
Camilo Estrada is Arts and Culture Manager at Black and Tan Hall, a limited cooperative association in Seattle. Originally from the US, Estrada is also the bandleader and bassist for The New Triumph and Winter in America, and performs regularly with various musical groups.
Joaquín Ezcurra
Aerocene
Joaquín Ezcurra
Argentina
Aerocene
Cartographer
Joaquin Ezcurra is an artist and cartographer with Aerocene, advancing aerosolar data visualization and collaborating with leading cultural and scientific institutions worldwide. Originally from Argentina, he is also a web developer and marine technician who explores atmospheric forces and aerial sensing.
Aerocene
Cartographer
Joaquin Ezcurra is an artist and cartographer with Aerocene, advancing aerosolar data visualization and collaborating with leading cultural and scientific institutions worldwide. Originally from Argentina, he is also a web developer and marine technician who explores atmospheric forces and aerial sensing.
Farah Fancy
CanAsian Arts Network
Farah Fancy
Canada
CanAsian Arts Network
Co-Director
Farah Fancy is Co-Director of the CanAsian Arts Network and Le Groupe Herencias. Originally from Canada, Fancy is an artist, consultant, and public speaker, advancing social change and global impact through business development and equitable systems grounded in therapeutic and Indigenous practices.
CanAsian Arts Network
Co-Director
Farah Fancy is Co-Director of the CanAsian Arts Network and Le Groupe Herencias. Originally from Canada, Fancy is an artist, consultant, and public speaker, advancing social change and global impact through business development and equitable systems grounded in therapeutic and Indigenous practices.
Courtney Ford
CKF Collective
Courtney Ford
United States
CKF Collective
CEO
Courtney Ford is a nonprofit strategist, interim executive, and executive coach to C-suite leaders. During her 20-year career, which includes roles with organizations like Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Cooper Union, GLAAD, Miami City Ballet, and New York Philharmonic, she has helped organizations raise over $1 billion..
CKF Collective
CEO
Courtney Ford is a nonprofit strategist, interim executive, and executive coach to C-suite leaders. During her 20-year career, which includes roles with organizations like Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Cooper Union, GLAAD, Miami City Ballet, and New York Philharmonic, she has helped organizations raise over $1 billion..
Emily Fransen
Lynn Celestin Pianists' Foundation
Emily Fransen
United States
Lynn Celestin Pianists' Foundation
Founder
Emily Frasen is Founder and President of the Lynn Celestin Pianists' Foundation. From the US, Frasen is a classical pianist and music professional, as well as a piano and voice instructor in the New Orleans area.
Lynn Celestin Pianists' Foundation
Founder
Emily Frasen is Founder and President of the Lynn Celestin Pianists' Foundation. From the US, Frasen is a classical pianist and music professional, as well as a piano and voice instructor in the New Orleans area.
Johanna Marie von Frieling
Made auf Veddel
Johanna Marie von Frieling
Germany
Made auf Veddel
Manager
Johanna Marie von Frieling is Manager at Made auf Veddel e.V., a Hamburg-based social business combining textile production, education, and art. Originally from Germany, von Frieling empowers immigrant women through bespoke tailoring, creative growth, and social support.
Made auf Veddel
Manager
Johanna Marie von Frieling is Manager at Made auf Veddel e.V., a Hamburg-based social business combining textile production, education, and art. Originally from Germany, von Frieling empowers immigrant women through bespoke tailoring, creative growth, and social support.
Catalina Gallo
History & Social Identity
Catalina Gallo
Colombia
History & Social Identity
Visual Artist & Writer
History & Social Identity
Visual Artist & Writer
Catalina Gallo is a visual artist, illustrator, and writer. Originally from Colombia but currently living in Venezuela, Gallo explores themes of history and personal memory and their impact on individual and social identity. Engaging with art through various media, Gallo maintains a poetic perspective throughout her work.
Thea Gavanski
The Coronet Theatre
Thea Gavanski
United Kingdom
The Coronet Theatre
Front of House Assistant
Thea Gavanski is Front of House Assistant at the Coronet Theatre in London. Originally from the UK, Gavanski holds a degree in History and Russian from UCL, studied Fine Art at the National Academy of Art in Sofia, and has worked with DNEG, Sky, and the Sofia Documentary Festival.
The Coronet Theatre
Front of House Assistant
Thea Gavanski is Front of House Assistant at the Coronet Theatre in London. Originally from the UK, Gavanski holds a degree in History and Russian from UCL, studied Fine Art at the National Academy of Art in Sofia, and has worked with DNEG, Sky, and the Sofia Documentary Festival.
Marta Gritella
Juan Garaizabal Art
Marta Gritella
Italy
Juan Garaizabal Art
Studio Supervisor
Marta Gritella, from Italy, is Studio Supervisor at Juan Garaizabal's sculpture studio, overseeing international interns. She holds an arts degree from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera.
Juan Garaizabal Art
Studio Supervisor
Marta Gritella, from Italy, is Studio Supervisor at Juan Garaizabal's sculpture studio, overseeing international interns. She holds an arts degree from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera.
Darren Hargan
Le Foyer des Artistes
Darren Hargan
Ireland
Le Foyer des Artistes
Founder
Darren Hargan is Founder of Le Foyer des Artistes. Originally from Ireland, Hargan began a career at the Opernhaus Zürich and has since been a guest at Theater an der Wien, Le Grand Théâtre de Genève, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, ORF Radio-Symphonieorchester, Symphonieorchester Vorarlberg, and Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana.
Le Foyer des Artistes
Founder
Darren Hargan is Founder of Le Foyer des Artistes. Originally from Ireland, Hargan began a career at the Opernhaus Zürich and has since been a guest at Theater an der Wien, Le Grand Théâtre de Genève, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, ORF Radio-Symphonieorchester, Symphonieorchester Vorarlberg, and Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana.
Natalie Harnett
ABRSM
Natalie Harnett
United Kingdom
ABRSM
Music Development Manager
Natalie Harnett is Music Development Manager at the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. Originally from the UK, Harnett is also a multidisciplinary performer, arranger, and educator, specializing in piano, flute, and vocals.
ABRSM
Music Development Manager
Natalie Harnett is Music Development Manager at the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. Originally from the UK, Harnett is also a multidisciplinary performer, arranger, and educator, specializing in piano, flute, and vocals.
Elizabeth Helgeson
New York Philharmonic
Elizabeth Helgeson
United States
New York Philharmonic
Director | Artistic Planning & Admin
Elizabeth Helgeson is Director of Artistic Planning and Administration at the New York Philharmonic. From the US, Helgeson has supported the New York artistic community through previous roles at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and the Talea Ensemble.
New York Philharmonic
Director | Artistic Planning & Admin
Elizabeth Helgeson is Director of Artistic Planning and Administration at the New York Philharmonic. From the US, Helgeson has supported the New York artistic community through previous roles at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and the Talea Ensemble.
Kyle Henning
Brooklyn Youth Chorus
Kyle Henning
United States
Brooklyn Youth Chorus
Director of Program Operations
Kyle Henning is Director of Program Operations at the Brooklyn Youth Chorus. Holding dual nationality, Henning oversees organizational operations and leads strategic initiatives to broaden access to music education, and has served as a music educator, arts administrator, and Corporal of the Canadian Forces.
Brooklyn Youth Chorus
Director of Program Operations
Kyle Henning is Director of Program Operations at the Brooklyn Youth Chorus. Holding dual nationality, Henning oversees organizational operations and leads strategic initiatives to broaden access to music education, and has served as a music educator, arts administrator, and Corporal of the Canadian Forces.
Andrew Hitz
Hitz Academy
Andrew Hitz
United States
Hitz Academy
Founder
Andrew Hitz is owner of Hitz Academy, founder of Pedal Note Media, and a director of The Mockingbird Foundation. Originally from the US, Hitz toured the world for 14 years as a member of Boston Brass.
Hitz Academy
Founder
Andrew Hitz is owner of Hitz Academy, founder of Pedal Note Media, and a director of The Mockingbird Foundation. Originally from the US, Hitz toured the world for 14 years as a member of Boston Brass.
Sara Hubrich
Uni. of Applied Science Darmstadt
Sara Hubrich
Germany
Uni. of Applied Science Darmstadt
Professor
Dr. Sara Hubrich is Professor of Music in the Context of Cultural Work at the University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt. From Germany, Dr. Hubrich is a violinist and violist who blends extended interpretations with creative community engagement through her performances.
Uni. of Applied Science Darmstadt
Professor
Dr. Sara Hubrich is Professor of Music in the Context of Cultural Work at the University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt. From Germany, Dr. Hubrich is a violinist and violist who blends extended interpretations with creative community engagement through her performances.
Adrienne Hundley
Art Pharmacy
Adrienne Hundley
United States
Art Pharmacy
Head of Community Strategy
Adrienne Hundley is Head of Community Strategy at Art Pharmacy, building ecosystems that enable the prescription of arts and culture for health and wellbeing. Originally from the US, Hundley has run community development programs both nationally and internationally.
Art Pharmacy
Head of Community Strategy
Adrienne Hundley is Head of Community Strategy at Art Pharmacy, building ecosystems that enable the prescription of arts and culture for health and wellbeing. Originally from the US, Hundley has run community development programs both nationally and internationally.
Daniel Hutchinson
Xi'an Concert Hall
Daniel Hutchinson
China & South Africa
Xi'an Concert Hall
Composer-in-Residence
Daniel Hutchinson (祜子经）is based in Xi’an, China where he is leading the co-creation of original children’s ballet at the Xi’an Concert Hall. Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, he is a specialist in intercultural music for early childhood education inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach.
Xi'an Concert Hall
Composer-in-Residence
Daniel Hutchinson (祜子经）is based in Xi’an, China where he is leading the co-creation of original children’s ballet at the Xi’an Concert Hall. Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, he is a specialist in intercultural music for early childhood education inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach.
Molly Jenkins
Musica Viva Australia
Molly Jenkins
Australia
Musica Viva Australia
Victorian Education Coordinator
Molly Jenkins is Victorian Education Coordinator at Musica Viva Australia and a Teaching Artist for the Music Education Residency Program. Originally from Australia, and based in Melbourne, Jenkins is a flautist, educator, and arts administrator.
Musica Viva Australia
Victorian Education Coordinator
Molly Jenkins is Victorian Education Coordinator at Musica Viva Australia and a Teaching Artist for the Music Education Residency Program. Originally from Australia, and based in Melbourne, Jenkins is a flautist, educator, and arts administrator.
Juliana Jordan
Violet Tone Strategy
Juliana Jordan
United States
Violet Tone Strategy
Founder & Principal Consultant
Juliana Jordan leverages her background in dance, artistic operations, and cultural exchange to lead creative, relationship-driven strategies that advance innovation and engagement in arts, education, and nonprofit sectors. Fueled by a career including roles with organizations like New England Conservatory, Boston Ballet, and Jacob’s Pillow, Juliana founded Violet Tone Strategy to bridge the gap between vision and implementation for mission-led leaders.
Violet Tone Strategy
Founder & Principal Consultant
Juliana Jordan leverages her background in dance, artistic operations, and cultural exchange to lead creative, relationship-driven strategies that advance innovation and engagement in arts, education, and nonprofit sectors. Fueled by a career including roles with organizations like New England Conservatory, Boston Ballet, and Jacob’s Pillow, Juliana founded Violet Tone Strategy to bridge the gap between vision and implementation for mission-led leaders.
Elsje Kibler-Vermaas
LA Phil
Elsje Kibler-Vermaas
Netherlands & United States
LA Phil
Head, Learning Strategic Initiatives
Elsje Kibler-Vermaas is Head of Learning Strategic Initiatives at the LA Phil. Originally from the Netherlands, Elsje’s leadership and advocacy have placed her at the forefront of the movement to provide equitable access to music and education.
LA Phil
Head, Learning Strategic Initiatives
Elsje Kibler-Vermaas is Head of Learning Strategic Initiatives at the LA Phil. Originally from the Netherlands, Elsje’s leadership and advocacy have placed her at the forefront of the movement to provide equitable access to music and education.
John Kilkenny
New York Youth Symphony
John Kilkenny
United States
New York Youth Symphony
Executive Director
John Kilkenny is Executive Director of the Grammy Award-winning New York Youth Symphony. Originally from the US, Kilkenny has built an extensive career as a performer, conductor, educator, and arts leader.
New York Youth Symphony
Executive Director
John Kilkenny is Executive Director of the Grammy Award-winning New York Youth Symphony. Originally from the US, Kilkenny has built an extensive career as a performer, conductor, educator, and arts leader.
Flávio Lago Perrucci
Psicadeiro Theater
Flávio Lago Perrucci
Brazil
Psicadeiro Theater
Artistic Director
Flavio Lago is Artistic Director of the Psicadeiro Theater in Brazil, collaborating with leading musical institutions and developing innovative interdisciplinary projects. Originally from Brazil, Lago is both a conductor and pianist.
Psicadeiro Theater
Artistic Director
Flavio Lago is Artistic Director of the Psicadeiro Theater in Brazil, collaborating with leading musical institutions and developing innovative interdisciplinary projects. Originally from Brazil, Lago is both a conductor and pianist.
Andrew M Lee
Washington Conservatory of Music
Andrew M Lee
United States
Washington Conservatory of Music
Executive Director
Andrew M. Lee is Executive Director of the Washington Conservatory of Music, championing access through education, performance, and community engagement. Originally from the US, Lee is a conductor, arts leader, and founder of DC Strings, committed to equity in music.
Washington Conservatory of Music
Executive Director
Andrew M. Lee is Executive Director of the Washington Conservatory of Music, championing access through education, performance, and community engagement. Originally from the US, Lee is a conductor, arts leader, and founder of DC Strings, committed to equity in music.
Heather Lehan
Northern Ballet
Heather Lehan
Canada
Northern Ballet
Soloist Dancer
Heather Lehan is Soloist Dancer at Northern Ballet in England. Originally from Canada, Lehan has toured with the company and performed in over 1,000 shows across the UK while also developing choreographic work.
Northern Ballet
Soloist Dancer
Heather Lehan is Soloist Dancer at Northern Ballet in England. Originally from Canada, Lehan has toured with the company and performed in over 1,000 shows across the UK while also developing choreographic work.
Cassandra Leshchyshyn
Bermuda Chamber Music Festival
Cassandra Leshchyshyn
Canada
Bermuda Chamber Music Festival
Co-founder
Cassandra Leshchyshyn is a violinist and educator based in Toronto. Originally from Canada, Leshchyshyn has performed with orchestras and chamber ensembles across North America and Europe, and played a key role in establishing the Bermuda Chamber Music Festival while on faculty at the Bermuda School of Music.
Bermuda Chamber Music Festival
Co-founder
Cassandra Leshchyshyn is a violinist and educator based in Toronto. Originally from Canada, Leshchyshyn has performed with orchestras and chamber ensembles across North America and Europe, and played a key role in establishing the Bermuda Chamber Music Festival while on faculty at the Bermuda School of Music.
Nicolás Lozano Galindo
Idartes
Nicolás Lozano Galindo
Colombia
Idartes
Internationalisation Advisor
Nicolás Lozano Galindo is Internationalization Advisor at Idartes, positioning Bogotá’s art on the global stage. Originally from Colombia, Lozano is a cultural policy expert with experience in heritage, governance, and international cooperation. Lozano has previously worked with CRESPIAL-UNESCO and Colombia’s Vice Ministry of Culture.
Idartes
Internationalisation Advisor
Nicolás Lozano Galindo is Internationalization Advisor at Idartes, positioning Bogotá’s art on the global stage. Originally from Colombia, Lozano is a cultural policy expert with experience in heritage, governance, and international cooperation. Lozano has previously worked with CRESPIAL-UNESCO and Colombia’s Vice Ministry of Culture.
Gavin McCaig
Fundamentally Dance
Gavin McCaig
United Kingdom
Fundamentally Dance
COO
Gavin McCaig is COO of Fundamentally Dance and Deputy Chair at Yorkshire Dance, combining strategic, financial, and creative expertise to drive innovation and champion ambition and collaboration. Originally from the United Kingdom, McCaig is a leader in dynamic arts with experience in the dance sector.
Fundamentally Dance
COO
Gavin McCaig is COO of Fundamentally Dance and Deputy Chair at Yorkshire Dance, combining strategic, financial, and creative expertise to drive innovation and champion ambition and collaboration. Originally from the United Kingdom, McCaig is a leader in dynamic arts with experience in the dance sector.
Madeleine McGirk
ITAC Collaborative
Madeleine McGirk
United Kingdom
ITAC Collaborative
Managing Director
Madeleine McGirk is Founding Managing Director of the International Teaching Artists Collaborative. Originally from the UK, McGirk has had a key role in building the world’s first global network of participatory artists who work in schools and communities. She specializes in creative engagement programming using arts as a cross sector tool.
ITAC Collaborative
Managing Director
Madeleine McGirk is Founding Managing Director of the International Teaching Artists Collaborative. Originally from the UK, McGirk has had a key role in building the world’s first global network of participatory artists who work in schools and communities. She specializes in creative engagement programming using arts as a cross sector tool.
Andrés Mejía Rojas
Boston Music Project
Andrés Mejía Rojas
Colombia
Boston Music Project
Music Director & Sites Coordinator
Andres Mejia is Orchestra Director and Sites Coordinator at the Boston Music Project, leading projects focused on music education, social-emotional development, and inclusion. Originally from Colombia, Mejia brings a strong academic background and a commitment to social impact through music.
Boston Music Project
Music Director & Sites Coordinator
Andres Mejia is Orchestra Director and Sites Coordinator at the Boston Music Project, leading projects focused on music education, social-emotional development, and inclusion. Originally from Colombia, Mejia brings a strong academic background and a commitment to social impact through music.
Hannah Mikita
McGill University
Hannah Mikita
United States
McGill University
Award Winning Soprano
Hannah Mikita is an award-winning soprano from Slovakia and the US. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Opera at McGill University and holds dual degrees in Vocal Performance and French from Vanderbilt University.
McGill University
Award Winning Soprano
Hannah Mikita is an award-winning soprano from Slovakia and the US. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Opera at McGill University and holds dual degrees in Vocal Performance and French from Vanderbilt University.
Alejandra Montemayor Loyo
British Council in Mexico
Alejandra Montemayor Loyo
Mexico
British Council in Mexico
Creative Economy & Arts Manager
Alejandra Montemayor is Creative Economy and Arts Manager at the British Council in Mexico, specializing in the design and management of leadership, governance, and public innovation programs. Montemayor holds a degree in communication and brings a strong background in the creative economy and cultural sectors.
British Council in Mexico
Creative Economy & Arts Manager
Alejandra Montemayor is Creative Economy and Arts Manager at the British Council in Mexico, specializing in the design and management of leadership, governance, and public innovation programs. Montemayor holds a degree in communication and brings a strong background in the creative economy and cultural sectors.
Pablo Mora
ITAC Collaborative
Pablo Mora
Venezuela
ITAC Collaborative
Development Manager
Pablo Mora-Brito is Development Manager of the International Teaching Artists Collaborative. Originally from Venezuela and based in Buenos Aires, Mora-Brito holds a degree in political science and specializes in the intersection of the arts and social development.
ITAC Collaborative
Development Manager
Pablo Mora-Brito is Development Manager of the International Teaching Artists Collaborative. Originally from Venezuela and based in Buenos Aires, Mora-Brito holds a degree in political science and specializes in the intersection of the arts and social development.
Mikey Muhanna
Afikra
Mikey Muhanna
Lebanon
Afikra
Founder & Executive Director
Mikey Muhanna is the Founder & Executive Director of afikra (afikra.com), a global platform dedicated to reshaping perceptions of the Arab World through education, community events, podcasts, and publications. He advises Middle Eastern cultural institutions and previously held roles at Morgan Stanley, PwC, and Muhanna Group.
Afikra
Founder & Executive Director
Mikey Muhanna is the Founder & Executive Director of afikra (afikra.com), a global platform dedicated to reshaping perceptions of the Arab World through education, community events, podcasts, and publications. He advises Middle Eastern cultural institutions and previously held roles at Morgan Stanley, PwC, and Muhanna Group.
Adriana Naranjo
Academia Vivaldi
Adriana Naranjo
Ecuador
Academia Vivaldi
Education Manager
Adriana Naranjo is Education Manager and Teaching Artist at the Academia Vivaldi. Originally from Ecuador, Naranjo holds a degree in education with a specialization in music. At the Vivaldi School she coordinates student recitals and leads curriculum development.
Academia Vivaldi
Education Manager
Adriana Naranjo is Education Manager and Teaching Artist at the Academia Vivaldi. Originally from Ecuador, Naranjo holds a degree in education with a specialization in music. At the Vivaldi School she coordinates student recitals and leads curriculum development.
Katharina Sophie Nikelski
The Royal Ballet
Katharina Sophie Nikelski
Germany
The Royal Ballet
First Artist
Katharina Sophie Nikelski is First Artist at The Royal Ballet in London. Originally from Germany, Nikelski trained in Berlin and London and joined The Royal Ballet in 2018. Since then, Nikelski has performed a diverse repertoire spanning classical, neoclassical, and contemporary ballet.
The Royal Ballet
First Artist
Katharina Sophie Nikelski is First Artist at The Royal Ballet in London. Originally from Germany, Nikelski trained in Berlin and London and joined The Royal Ballet in 2018. Since then, Nikelski has performed a diverse repertoire spanning classical, neoclassical, and contemporary ballet.
Bruce Niyonkuru
Milele Museum
Bruce Niyonkuru
Rwanda
Milele Museum
Co-founder
Bruce Niyonkuru, the visual artist known as Canda, is co-founder and Creative Director of the Milele Museum. Originally from Burundi, he is based in Rwanda where his work focuses on decolonization in cultural institutions through several international projects and residencies.
Milele Museum
Co-founder
Bruce Niyonkuru, the visual artist known as Canda, is co-founder and Creative Director of the Milele Museum. Originally from Burundi, he is based in Rwanda where his work focuses on decolonization in cultural institutions through several international projects and residencies.
Viviana Ocampo
Cultural Strategy Consulting Firm
Viviana Ocampo
Colombia
Cultural Strategy Consulting Firm
CEO
Viviana Ocampo is CEO of the Cultural Strategy Consulting Firm. Originally from Colombia, Ocampo has expertise in fundraising, public-private partnerships, and the creative industries. Ocampo designs and leads high-impact projects that connect culture, community, and development across Latin America.
Cultural Strategy Consulting Firm
CEO
Viviana Ocampo is CEO of the Cultural Strategy Consulting Firm. Originally from Colombia, Ocampo has expertise in fundraising, public-private partnerships, and the creative industries. Ocampo designs and leads high-impact projects that connect culture, community, and development across Latin America.
Enoch Yaw Oduro-Agyei
Musicians Union of Ghana
Enoch Yaw Oduro-Agyei
Ghana
Musicians Union of Ghana
Head | Business development
Enoch Yaw Oduro-Agyei is Head of Business Development at the Musicians Union of Ghana and an award-winning musician. As CEO of Matic Music Club and Founder of the Matic Foundation, Oduro-Agyei brings over a decade of experience in music business management, artist development, and youth empowerment.
Musicians Union of Ghana
Head | Business development
Enoch Yaw Oduro-Agyei is Head of Business Development at the Musicians Union of Ghana and an award-winning musician. As CEO of Matic Music Club and Founder of the Matic Foundation, Oduro-Agyei brings over a decade of experience in music business management, artist development, and youth empowerment.
Jacob Ormaza-Vera
WDR Sinfonieorchester
Jacob Ormaza-Vera
Ecuador
WDR Sinfonieorchester
First Violin
Jacob Ormaza-Vera is First Violinist of the WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln and leader at Clases Maestras Guayaquil. Originally from Ecuador, Ormaza-Vera has performed as a soloist with professional orchestras in Ecuador and has won several first prizes in Ecuador as well as international competitions in Lithuania and the Netherlands.
WDR Sinfonieorchester
First Violin
Jacob Ormaza-Vera is First Violinist of the WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln and leader at Clases Maestras Guayaquil. Originally from Ecuador, Ormaza-Vera has performed as a soloist with professional orchestras in Ecuador and has won several first prizes in Ecuador as well as international competitions in Lithuania and the Netherlands.
Maria Paes de Barros Penteado
Yankatu Design+Art Studio
Maria Paes de Barros Penteado
Brazil
Yankatu Design+Art Studio
Founder
Maria Fernanda Paes de Barros Penteado is Founder of Yankatu Design and Art Studio. Originally from Brazil, she focuses on researching Brazilian artisanal traditions and developing projects with artisans across Brazil, highlighting craftsmanship while combining innovation and tradition to ensure cultural preservation.
Yankatu Design+Art Studio
Founder
Maria Fernanda Paes de Barros Penteado is Founder of Yankatu Design and Art Studio. Originally from Brazil, she focuses on researching Brazilian artisanal traditions and developing projects with artisans across Brazil, highlighting craftsmanship while combining innovation and tradition to ensure cultural preservation.
Wayne Parsons
Ideas Test
Wayne Parsons
United Kingdom
Ideas Test
Senior Producer
Wayne is Senior Producer at Ideas Test, leading cultural programming that uses art to engage under-represented communities. A former dancer and educator, he founded and served as Artistic Director of VOXED theatre company.
Ideas Test
Senior Producer
Wayne is Senior Producer at Ideas Test, leading cultural programming that uses art to engage under-represented communities. A former dancer and educator, he founded and served as Artistic Director of VOXED theatre company.
Natassia Perrine
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Natassia Perrine
United States
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Executive Director
Natassia Perrine is Executive Director of the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra, where leading audience growth, community engagement, and expanded access to the symphony. From the US, Perrine brings together her background in performance, music, and marketing to drive the orchestra’s impact.
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Executive Director
Natassia Perrine is Executive Director of the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra, where leading audience growth, community engagement, and expanded access to the symphony. From the US, Perrine brings together her background in performance, music, and marketing to drive the orchestra’s impact.
Joshua Pollock
Heartfulness Magazine
Joshua Pollock
Canada
Heartfulness Magazine
Editor-in-Chief
Joshua Pollock is Editor-in-Chief of “Heartfulness Magazine” and co-author of the international bestseller “The Heartfulness Way.” As a meditation expert, he has appeared on PBS, ABC, NBC, and CBS television. Pollock has performed and taught internationally as a classical violinist, and has worked with Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman as a soloist on numerous Bollywood film scores.
Heartfulness Magazine
Editor-in-Chief
Joshua Pollock is Editor-in-Chief of “Heartfulness Magazine” and co-author of the international bestseller “The Heartfulness Way.” As a meditation expert, he has appeared on PBS, ABC, NBC, and CBS television. Pollock has performed and taught internationally as a classical violinist, and has worked with Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman as a soloist on numerous Bollywood film scores.
Sarah Radcliffe-Marrs
Boston Baroque
Sarah Radcliffe-Marrs
United Kingdom
Boston Baroque
Executive Director
Sarah Radcliffe-Marrs is Executive Director of Boston Baroque. Originally from the UK, Radcliffe-Marrs is an arts leader with experience at the BBC Proms, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Celebrity Series of Boston.
Boston Baroque
Executive Director
Sarah Radcliffe-Marrs is Executive Director of Boston Baroque. Originally from the UK, Radcliffe-Marrs is an arts leader with experience at the BBC Proms, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Celebrity Series of Boston.
Christopher Rochester
Global Music Initiative
Christopher Rochester
United States
Global Music Initiative
Founder & Director
Dr. Christopher Rochester is Founder and Director of the Global Music Initiative, reimagining music education and building inclusive, relevant artistic ecosystems. Originally from the US, Rochester is a composer, educator, and cultural strategist who uses music as a catalyst for change.
Global Music Initiative
Founder & Director
Dr. Christopher Rochester is Founder and Director of the Global Music Initiative, reimagining music education and building inclusive, relevant artistic ecosystems. Originally from the US, Rochester is a composer, educator, and cultural strategist who uses music as a catalyst for change.
Elizabeth Rosales
Academy for Impact through Music
Elizabeth Rosales
Ecuador
Academy for Impact through Music
Events & Media Producer
Elizabeth Rosales is Events and Media Producer at the Academy for Impact through Music. Originally from Ecuador, Rosales has worked internationally in nonprofit arts to connect communities and support emerging artists with professional opportunities.
Academy for Impact through Music
Events & Media Producer
Elizabeth Rosales is Events and Media Producer at the Academy for Impact through Music. Originally from Ecuador, Rosales has worked internationally in nonprofit arts to connect communities and support emerging artists with professional opportunities.
Simon Roth
Production Service Switzerland
Simon Roth
Switzerland
Production Service Switzerland
Managing Director
Simon Roth is Managing Director of Production Service Switzerland. He oversees up to 150 annual concerts in Switzerland, featuring international artists in venues from 1,500-seat theatres to 45,000-capacity stadiums. He brings experience in marketing, project management, communications and branding for major global retail campaigns.
Production Service Switzerland
Managing Director
Simon Roth is Managing Director of Production Service Switzerland. He oversees up to 150 annual concerts in Switzerland, featuring international artists in venues from 1,500-seat theatres to 45,000-capacity stadiums. He brings experience in marketing, project management, communications and branding for major global retail campaigns.
Dylan Russell
STORY613
Dylan Russell
United States
STORY613
Founder & Executive Artistic Director
Dylan Russell is Founder and Executive Artistic Director of STORY613, an arts impact program connecting communities through the power of story. Originally from the US and with over 20 years of leadership experience in education and theatre, Russell brings creative and cultural work to civic coalition building.
STORY613
Founder & Executive Artistic Director
Dylan Russell is Founder and Executive Artistic Director of STORY613, an arts impact program connecting communities through the power of story. Originally from the US and with over 20 years of leadership experience in education and theatre, Russell brings creative and cultural work to civic coalition building.
Andrea Ruy Sanchez
Artes de Mexico Publishing House
Andrea Ruy Sanchez
Mexico
Artes de Mexico Publishing House
Cultural Manager
Andrea Ruy is Cultural Manager at Artes de México Publishing House/ Originally from Mexico, Ruy previously led cultural innovation and design projects at the IDB and brings over 15 years of experience as a journalist, author, and cultural manager based in Mexico City.
Artes de Mexico Publishing House
Cultural Manager
Andrea Ruy is Cultural Manager at Artes de México Publishing House/ Originally from Mexico, Ruy previously led cultural innovation and design projects at the IDB and brings over 15 years of experience as a journalist, author, and cultural manager based in Mexico City.
Hailey Sadler
National Geographic
Hailey Sadler
United States
National Geographic
Explorer
Hailey Sadler is a National Geographic Explorer and Co-founder of the Home Collective, leading interdisciplinary teams exploring the meaning of home in a changing world. Originally from the US, Sadler is a photographer, filmmaker, and with award-winning documentary projects worldwide.
National Geographic
Explorer
Hailey Sadler is a National Geographic Explorer and Co-founder of the Home Collective, leading interdisciplinary teams exploring the meaning of home in a changing world. Originally from the US, Sadler is a photographer, filmmaker, and with award-winning documentary projects worldwide.
Ariadna Saenz
AS Productions
Ariadna Saenz
Spain
AS Productions
Founder
Ariadna Saenz is a transdisciplinary artist and neuroscientist. Born in Brazil and raised in Spain, she is a multi-lingual pianist, composer, and dancer whose work has been performed internationally. She holds multiple degrees in piano performance and dance from institutions including The Royal Higher Conservatory of Music of Madrid and University of The Arts in Philadelphia. As a neuroscientist, she has conducted research on music and movement perception at Freie Universität Berlin and the Max Planck Institute. Her work explores human vulnerability and the political nature of performance, with the goal of fostering human connection.
AS Productions
Founder
Ariadna Saenz is a transdisciplinary artist and neuroscientist. Born in Brazil and raised in Spain, she is a multi-lingual pianist, composer, and dancer whose work has been performed internationally. She holds multiple degrees in piano performance and dance from institutions including The Royal Higher Conservatory of Music of Madrid and University of The Arts in Philadelphia. As a neuroscientist, she has conducted research on music and movement perception at Freie Universität Berlin and the Max Planck Institute. Her work explores human vulnerability and the political nature of performance, with the goal of fostering human connection.
Anya Shani
Hansen House
Anya Shani
Israel
Hansen House
CEO
Anya Shani is a cultural entrepreneur and the CEO of Hansen House. Previously, she served as Director of Culture and Events at the Jerusalem International YMCA. Her work focuses on using art to foster meaningful connections through shared experiences.
Hansen House
CEO
Anya Shani is a cultural entrepreneur and the CEO of Hansen House. Previously, she served as Director of Culture and Events at the Jerusalem International YMCA. Her work focuses on using art to foster meaningful connections through shared experiences.
Tika Simone
Iverna Island
Tika Simone
Canada
Iverna Island
Founder
Tika Simone is a multidisciplinary artist, composer, and cultural producer. She has opened for John Legend and NAO, scored award-winning films, and founded Iverna Island to uplift Black and racialized artists through music, storytelling, and advocacy.
Iverna Island
Founder
Tika Simone is a multidisciplinary artist, composer, and cultural producer. She has opened for John Legend and NAO, scored award-winning films, and founded Iverna Island to uplift Black and racialized artists through music, storytelling, and advocacy.
Cessalee Smith-Stovall
Seattle Art Museum
Cessalee Smith-Stovall
United States
Seattle Art Museum
Learning and Inclusion Director
Cessalee Smith-Stovall is Deputy Managing Director of Seattle Children's Theatre and the founder of Stage A Change in Australia. Smith-Stovall is a theatre artist who combines a passion for education and arts advocacy to lead and support performing arts globally.
Seattle Art Museum
Learning and Inclusion Director
Cessalee Smith-Stovall is Deputy Managing Director of Seattle Children's Theatre and the founder of Stage A Change in Australia. Smith-Stovall is a theatre artist who combines a passion for education and arts advocacy to lead and support performing arts globally.
Pablo Solis Vega
Cultural Connections Latin America
Pablo Solis Vega
Mexico
Cultural Connections Latin America
Director
Pablo Solis is Development Manager at Music Works International and the Director of Cultural Connections Latin America, a network of music business professionals across the region. Originally from Mexico, Solis works as a music agent and consultant.
Cultural Connections Latin America
Director
Pablo Solis is Development Manager at Music Works International and the Director of Cultural Connections Latin America, a network of music business professionals across the region. Originally from Mexico, Solis works as a music agent and consultant.
Camila Juliana Soriano Wilches
Diáspora Ideas Migrantes
Camila Juliana Soriano Wilches
Colombia
Diáspora Ideas Migrantes
Co-founder & Director
Camilia Juliana Soriano is Co-founder and Director at Diáspora Ideas Migrantes, a consultancy for cultural and artistic projects. Originally from Colombia, Soriano holds a degree in communication and focuses on cultural management, particularly in projects addressing migration through arts and creativity.
Diáspora Ideas Migrantes
Co-founder & Director
Camilia Juliana Soriano is Co-founder and Director at Diáspora Ideas Migrantes, a consultancy for cultural and artistic projects. Originally from Colombia, Soriano holds a degree in communication and focuses on cultural management, particularly in projects addressing migration through arts and creativity.
Jenna Stanton
Alberta Craft Council
Jenna Stanton
Canada
Alberta Craft Council
Executive Director
Jenna Stanton is Executive Director of the Alberta Craft Council and holds an MA in Ceramic Design from Staffordshire University. Originally from Canada, she has worked as Medalta's Curator of exhibitions and collections and her work as a ceramicist and arts administrator focuses on creating spaces arts and artists to connect to their community.
Alberta Craft Council
Executive Director
Jenna Stanton is Executive Director of the Alberta Craft Council and holds an MA in Ceramic Design from Staffordshire University. Originally from Canada, she has worked as Medalta's Curator of exhibitions and collections and her work as a ceramicist and arts administrator focuses on creating spaces arts and artists to connect to their community.
Elena Steremberg
Tertulia Museum
Elena Steremberg
Colombia
Tertulia Museum
Director
Elena Steremberg is Professor of Ensembles at Universidad Javeriana and an interdisciplinary artist and playwright. Originally from Colombia, Steremberg has over 25 years of experience leading projects with institutions such as Orquesta Filarmónica de Cali and Teatro Jorge Isaacs.
Tertulia Museum
Director
Elena Steremberg is Professor of Ensembles at Universidad Javeriana and an interdisciplinary artist and playwright. Originally from Colombia, Steremberg has over 25 years of experience leading projects with institutions such as Orquesta Filarmónica de Cali and Teatro Jorge Isaacs.
Olivier Tarpaga
Princeton University
Olivier Tarpaga
Burkina Faso
Princeton University
Director | African Music Ensembles
Oliver Tarpaga is Director of Princeton University’s African Music Ensembles. Originally from Burkina Faso, Tarpaga is an award-winning choreographer and composer named to The New York Times' Best of 2023 list, with teaching and performance experience in over 60 countries.
Princeton University
Director | African Music Ensembles
Oliver Tarpaga is Director of Princeton University’s African Music Ensembles. Originally from Burkina Faso, Tarpaga is an award-winning choreographer and composer named to The New York Times' Best of 2023 list, with teaching and performance experience in over 60 countries.
Carlos Vargas
Roxbury Concert Series
Carlos Vargas
Dominican Republic
Roxbury Concert Series
Artistic Director
Carlos Manuel Vargas, is Assistant Professor at Boston Conservatory at Berklee and the Director of the Festival Esmeraldas FIME Young Artist Program. Originally from the Dominican Republic, Vargas enjoys a concertizing career as a co-founder of Macondo Chamber Players and founder of the Roxbury Piano Program and Concert Series in Boston.
Roxbury Concert Series
Artistic Director
Carlos Manuel Vargas, is Assistant Professor at Boston Conservatory at Berklee and the Director of the Festival Esmeraldas FIME Young Artist Program. Originally from the Dominican Republic, Vargas enjoys a concertizing career as a co-founder of Macondo Chamber Players and founder of the Roxbury Piano Program and Concert Series in Boston.
Suzanne de Vegh
New Bedford Art Museum
Suzanne de Vegh
United States
New Bedford Art Museum
Executive Director & Chief Curator
Suzanne de Vegh is Executive Director and Chief Curator of the New Bedford Art Museum. Originally from the US, de Vegh has led education programs and organized exhibitions at New York cultural institutions for 25 years.
New Bedford Art Museum
Executive Director & Chief Curator
Suzanne de Vegh is Executive Director and Chief Curator of the New Bedford Art Museum. Originally from the US, de Vegh has led education programs and organized exhibitions at New York cultural institutions for 25 years.
George Williams
US Economic Recovery Corps
George Williams
United States
US Economic Recovery Corps
Inaugural Fellow
George D. Williams II is Director of Global Partnerships and Strategic Development at Devland Innovation, where his work integrates impact and economic revitalization with global innovation. He has also worked as Presidential Advance at The White House and is a Fellow at the Economy Recovery Corps Program and the Transatlantic Inclusion Leaders Network.
US Economic Recovery Corps
Inaugural Fellow
George D. Williams II is Director of Global Partnerships and Strategic Development at Devland Innovation, where his work integrates impact and economic revitalization with global innovation. He has also worked as Presidential Advance at The White House and is a Fellow at the Economy Recovery Corps Program and the Transatlantic Inclusion Leaders Network.
Mary Elizabeth Williams
Opera Baltimore
Mary Elizabeth Williams
Italy
Opera Baltimore
Imasogie Executive Apprentice
Mary Elizabeth Williams, Imasogie Executive Apprentince at Opera Baltimore, is an acclaimed operatic soprano who has performed lead and title roles worldwide. Originally from the US and now based in Milan, she is also a writer and sought-after vocal educator. This season she makes her directorial debut at Opera Baltimore.
Opera Baltimore
Imasogie Executive Apprentice
Mary Elizabeth Williams, Imasogie Executive Apprentince at Opera Baltimore, is an acclaimed operatic soprano who has performed lead and title roles worldwide. Originally from the US and now based in Milan, she is also a writer and sought-after vocal educator. This season she makes her directorial debut at Opera Baltimore.
Elizabeth Winslow
Juxtaposition Arts
Elizabeth Winslow
United States
Juxtaposition Arts
Executive Director
Elizabeth Winslow is the former Director of School Partnerships at the MacPhail Center for Music, and current Executive Director of Juxtaposition Arts. Originally from the US, Winslow is a former public school band director and is deeply engaged in advancing equity in the arts as a musician and advocate.
Juxtaposition Arts
Executive Director
Elizabeth Winslow is the former Director of School Partnerships at the MacPhail Center for Music, and current Executive Director of Juxtaposition Arts. Originally from the US, Winslow is a former public school band director and is deeply engaged in advancing equity in the arts as a musician and advocate.
Rit Xu
Jazz Association Singapore
Rit Xu
Singapore
Jazz Association Singapore
Assistant Music Director
Rit Xu is Assistant Music Director at the Jazz Association Singapore and a renowned flautist, educator, and composer. Winner of the 2014 USA National Flute Association Jazz Artist Competition, Xu has global performance experience and a dedication to mentoring young musicians in Singapore.
Jazz Association Singapore
Assistant Music Director
Rit Xu is Assistant Music Director at the Jazz Association Singapore and a renowned flautist, educator, and composer. Winner of the 2014 USA National Flute Association Jazz Artist Competition, Xu has global performance experience and a dedication to mentoring young musicians in Singapore.
Ya-Jhu Yang
Philadelphia Youth Choral Ensembles
Ya-Jhu Yang
Taiwan
Philadelphia Youth Choral Ensembles
Associate Music Director
Ya-Jhu Yang is Associate Music Director at the Philadelphia Youth Choral Ensembles and Music Director at St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Originally from Taiwan, Yang is also an alumna of The Curtis Institute of Music and the Manhattan School of Music.
Philadelphia Youth Choral Ensembles
Associate Music Director
Ya-Jhu Yang is Associate Music Director at the Philadelphia Youth Choral Ensembles and Music Director at St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Originally from Taiwan, Yang is also an alumna of The Curtis Institute of Music and the Manhattan School of Music.
Catherine Young
Coastal Properties Group
Catherine Young
United Kingdom
Coastal Properties Group
Mezzo-Soprano
Catherine Young is a British mezzo-soprano and former ENO Harewood Artist, with an international career across Europe. She is an artist, writer, and long-form improviser, creating and performing new work, alongside a creative consultancy practice focused on cultural strategy, development, and new models for the arts.
Coastal Properties Group
Mezzo-Soprano
Catherine Young is a British mezzo-soprano and former ENO Harewood Artist, with an international career across Europe. She is an artist, writer, and long-form improviser, creating and performing new work, alongside a creative consultancy practice focused on cultural strategy, development, and new models for the arts.
Juana Zapata
Universidad Católica
Juana Zapata
Argentina
Universidad Católica
Composer & Educator
Juana Zapata is a composer, trombonist, and educator. Originally from Argentina, Zapata holds a degree in Film Scoring from the Universidad Católica Argentina and brings over a decade of experience performing with the Orquesta Sinfónica Juvenil in some of the country’s most renowned music halls.
Universidad Católica
Composer & Educator
Juana Zapata is a composer, trombonist, and educator. Originally from Argentina, Zapata holds a degree in Film Scoring from the Universidad Católica Argentina and brings over a decade of experience performing with the Orquesta Sinfónica Juvenil in some of the country’s most renowned music halls.
Yiyun Zhao
A-Strings Festival
Yiyun Zhao
Canada
A-Strings Festival
Founder
Yiyun Zhao, violinist, is Founder of A-Strings Festival and a digital creator with 200K followers. Originally from China and based in Canada, Zhao is dedicated to maintaining access to classical music and is currently a doctoral candidate at McGill University.
A-Strings Festival
Founder
Yiyun Zhao, violinist, is Founder of A-Strings Festival and a digital creator with 200K followers. Originally from China and based in Canada, Zhao is dedicated to maintaining access to classical music and is currently a doctoral candidate at McGill University.