Their successful careers and their passions reflect the festival’s values and show they can lead their respective departments through meaningful innovation and collaboration,” Jeff Haydon, Ravinia’s President and CEO, said. “Ravinia is delighted to welcome both Alejandra and Blake to the team. Smith’s deep understanding of the entertainment industry comes from decades of experience as an artist, songwriter, and marketing professional, and he looks forward to implementing his innovation and passion to support the Ravinia brand and mission. Smith is an innovative executive-level brand relationship creator with a proven track record of globally driving value, developing partnerships, and building cultural relevance for some of the world’s most iconic brands, including Virgin Hotels where he was the Vice President of Entertainment and Brand Partnerships. Boyer is a current participant of the 2021 Sphinx LEAD program and serves on the board of directors for Opera America.īlake Smith has joined the Communications department as its Chief Brand, Marketing, and Communications Officer. An advocate for racial equity, she founded BIPOC Arts, an online database that celebrates opera professionals of color. She has experience in designing learning programs for youth and adults, building and growing authentic community partnerships, and producing theatrical productions. With more than ten years of experience in arts administration, Boyer is a strategic leader with experience in community engagement, production management, and program development through her work at Seattle Opera and Lyric Opera of Chicago. Arielle Basile, who was Operations Manager of the Steans Music Institute, has been promoted to Assistant Director.Īlejandra Valarino Boyer joins the Steans Music Institute as its new Director, effective March 1. HIGHLAND PARK, IL (January 25, 2022)-Ravinia Festival welcomes two new hires–Alejandra Valarino Boyer and Blake Smith–who will lead the festival’s Steans Music Institute and Communications departments respectively. RAVINIA FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES STAFF APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONSĪdmin_bitlc Breaking News, Music News, This Just In 0
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