My love of the arts began when I was little. My mom would play classical music records on weekends while we cleaned the house. The thundering crescendos could be heard—and felt—over the roar of the vacuum. It was the first “arts experience” I remember.

Many years later, when working in marketing and PR agencies in Chicago and the midwest, I asked myself, How can I use my skills for good?

I’ve dedicated my career to helping cultural organizations — building brands and increasing support and revenue amidst a rapidly shifting landscape of consumer needs. As the longtime CMO of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, I grew audiences and revenue through bold strategy, collaborative execution, and an obsession with audiences.

Here’s what I bring:

• C-suite leadership experience and 25+ years generating revenue and relevance for major cultural institutions

• Sharp instincts, rigorous thinking, and a focus on results

• Passion, creativity, and relentless curiosity
  

In 2021 I founded a boutique consultancy dedicated to collaborating with cultural organizations across North America and Asia. The work varies — brand, strategy, audience development, leadership transitions, navigating organizational change — but it always comes back to the same conviction: that connecting strategy, brand, and audience insight is what drives meaningful growth and impact.