Education and Community Engagement Leadership Committee

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The mission of the Education and Community Engagement Leadership Committee is to partner with the League of American Orchestras to provide leadership for the fields of education and community engagement within symphony orchestras.

To achieve this mission, the committee and the League will work together to:

• Identify and address issues of interest, concern, and exploration for education and community engagement professionals
• Serve as an advocate for education and community engagement in the industry
• Establish governing policies
• Support recruitment and cultivation of education and community engagement professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds 
• Support professional development opportunities

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Chair

Kathryn Schwarzmann (Through June 2022)

Director of Education and Community Engagement Madison Symphony Orchestra

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Committee Members

Pam French Blaine	Chief of Education and Community Programming Houston Symphony
Rebecca Crenshaw	Education and Engagement Manager Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
Ron Gallman	Director of Education Programs/Youth Orchestra San Francisco Symphony
Courtney Gazda	Manager of Learning Programs The Cleveland Orchestra
Rachel Hagemeier	Manager of Education and Community Engagement Canton Symphony Orchestra
Emily Heckel	Manager National Symphony Orchestra and Music Education
Jon Weber	Director of School & Family Programs  Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Terry Wolkowicz	Education Director New Bedford Symphony Orchestra

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League Staff Liaisons

Najean Lee	Director, Government Affairs & Education Advocacy 202 776 0214
Heather Noonan	Vice President for Advocacy 202 776 0215