The Juilliard SchoolMember, Tianjin Juilliard School Board of Directors
Jun. 2016 - Apr. 2018New York, NYInaugural board member of Tianjin Juilliard School. Opened in 2020, TJS is an artistic and educational institute operated by The Juilliard School, in the Binhai New Area of Tianjin, China. The Tianjin Juilliard School offers an accredited Master of Music Degree from Juilliard, a selective Pre-College Program, high quality performances, and open enrollment courses for professionals and beginners. Spearheaded development of this first branch campus in collaboration with the trustees, president, executive leadership, and faculty. Conducted six-month feasibility study, commissioned/evaluated third party market research, designed academic/artistic programs, negotiated with Chinese regulatory agencies, and planned all Tianjin/New York administrative events in support of campus initiative. Managed project from its inception: conducting/coordinating global search for and onboarding the campus architect, developing administrative/academic leadership teams, organizing/staffing local Tianjin school office, and directing worldwide media relations via digital outreach and printed media.