Education and Community Engagement Leadership Committee
In This SectionThe 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
Chair
Pam French Blaine (Through June 2024) | Chief of Education and Community Programming Houston Symphony |
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 |
League Staff Liaisons
Najean Lee | Director, Government Affairs & Education Advocacy 202 776 0214 |
Heather Noonan | Vice President for Advocacy 202 776 0215 |
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