Yvonne Mendez FROM THE FOLKS AT THE YARD:
The Yard staff and Board are thrilled that our program director, Yvonne Mendez will be stepping in as Acting Executive Director starting on October 1st. We wanted to take a moment to re-introduce Yvonne and lift up her extensive experience and dedication to the performing arts.
An accomplished arts administrator, event curator and producer, educator and activist—Yvonne has been at the helm of myriad programs that create spaces for diverse interactions and broad learning.
She began her professional career working with New WORLD Theater (NWT) as part of the Senior team that showcased BIPOC stories and empowered diverse communities. Yvonne went on to serve as Director of Education & Engagement at the University of Massachusetts Fines Arts Center (FAC) where she created engagement programs across the five college area. She forged many new collaborative partnerships across the region.
Yvonne brings her bridge-building, community-shaping ethos to everything she does at The Yard. Since arriving here in January 2022, Yvonne has established the summer education series that includes the Move Your Body Series and Wednesdays with the Artists. She has also forged many partnerships that have sparked public events such as movement workshops for seniors, this year's Yard Pride Celebration, concerts on our campus, and site-specific performances across the island.
We look forward to Yvonne deepening her role in leadership with Yard Staff, Board, and the broader Yard Community. Read more here
The Yard staff and Board are thrilled that our program director, Yvonne Mendez will be stepping in as Acting Executive Director starting on October 1st. We wanted to take a moment to re-introduce Yvonne and lift up her extensive experience and dedication to the performing arts.
An accomplished arts administrator, event curator and producer, educator and activist—Yvonne has been at the helm of myriad programs that create spaces for diverse interactions and broad learning.
She began her professional career working with New WORLD Theater (NWT) as part of the Senior team that showcased BIPOC stories and empowered diverse communities. Yvonne went on to serve as Director of Education & Engagement at the University of Massachusetts Fines Arts Center (FAC) where she created engagement programs across the five college area. She forged many new collaborative partnerships across the region.
Yvonne brings her bridge-building, community-shaping ethos to everything she does at The Yard. Since arriving here in January 2022, Yvonne has established the summer education series that includes the Move Your Body Series and Wednesdays with the Artists. She has also forged many partnerships that have sparked public events such as movement workshops for seniors, this year's Yard Pride Celebration, concerts on our campus, and site-specific performances across the island.
We look forward to Yvonne deepening her role in leadership with Yard Staff, Board, and the broader Yard Community. Read more here
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