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

Pam French Blaine (Through June 2024)

Chief of Education and Community Programming Houston Symphony

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Committee Members

Ron Gallman	Director of Education Programs/Youth Orchestra San Francisco Symphony
Courtney Gazda	Manager of Learning Programs The Cleveland Orchestra
Nicolas Gonzalez	Director of Learning and Community Engagement Orchestra Lumos
Emily Heckel	Manager National Symphony Orchestra and Music Education
Laura Reynolds	VP of Impact and Innovation San Diego Symphony
Terry Wolkowicz	Education Director New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Liz Youker	Director of Education and Community Engagement Kalamazoo 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