Education and Community Engagement Leadership Committee

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

Chair

Terry Wolkowicz
(Through June 2025)

Education Director
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra

Committee Members

Ron Gallman	Director of Education Programs/Youth Orchestra San Francisco Symphony
Emily Heckel	Manager National Symphony Orchestra and Music Education
Courtney Nurre	Director of Learning The Cleveland Orchestra
Laura Reynolds	VP of Impact and Innovation San Diego Symphony
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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