M.A.A. Alumni

Master of Arts Administration Alumni News

David Hoyt (2023)
Director of Development for the Columbus Symphony Orchestra

David earned his Master of Arts Administration program, with area specialization in Music Leadership (2023). David completed the MAA degree over the course of two years, while also working full-time. Since finishing the MAA degree, David now serves as the Director of Development for the Columbus Symphony Orchestra. David used what he learned from the MAA program to better connect with the Columbus community and raise money for the Symphony’s programming. The MAA program helped David blend his passion for music and professional experiences into a career in Arts Administration.

Box Office Manager for the Marin Theatre Company and Teaching Artist for the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival

Jules earned her Master of Arts Administration degree, with area specialization in Theater and Production Management (2023). Jules is the Box Office Manager for the Marin Theatre Company and is also a Teaching Artist for the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival. In these positions, Jules works as a data-driven Arts Administrator who understands the value of an organization’s mission and the flexible skills required to work in a small arts non-profit. The MAA program helped Jules discover her passion for Arts Administration while working on projects that directly provided practical experiences to gain the requisite knowledge for her current positions.