Lyric Opera 2022-2023 Issue 9 - Proximity

Lyric Opera of Chicago | 70 Lyric staff Claire Ryan, CFRE, Director, Development Operations Nate Groonwald, Philanthropy Of cer Lauren Harrison, Philanthropy Of cer Tara Lenardi, Grants Manager Meghan Pioli, Associate Director of the Fund for Lyric Patrick Rybarczyk, Philanthropy Of cer Aaron Sorensen, Development Operations Manager Paul D. Sprecher, Philanthropy Of cer Alec Perlow, Development Associate Kassandra Hernandez, Development Services Coordinator Kitty Schwartz, Fund for Lyric Coordinator Mason Stahl, Development Services Coordinator Kate Sheehan , Vice President for Principal Gifts Lawrence DelPilar, Senior Director of Development, Principal Gifts Kendria Perry-Madden, Senior Director of Development, Principal Gifts Linda Macias, Associate Director, Principal Gifts Mike Biver, Senior Director of Gift Planning Jonathan P. Siner, Senior Director of Gift Planning Jennifer Mindrum, Associate Director of Gift Planning Marisa Macella, Senior Manager, Fundraising Events Nick Roman, Senior Manager, Volunteer Boards Allison VerSteegh, Special Events Associate Jonah Levi-Paesky, Coordinator, Boards, Guild Board, Chapters, and Lyric Young Professionals Sara Tye, Special Events Coordinator Kate Stirling-Vance, Wine Auction Coordinator Marketing and Communications Paul Gunning , Vice President and Chief Marketing Of cer Janie Ragsdale, Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator Tracy Galligher Young, Senior Director, Marketing & Audience Development Brittany Gonzalez Camuy, Director of Group Sales and Partnerships David Nutt, Director of Sales and Advertising Tasha James, Marketing Manager, Discover Lyric Programs Jake Fruend, Graphic Design Specialist Hannah Cremin, Group Sales Associate Jessica Pedroza, Marketing Creative Project Associate Victoria Pizzuto, Marketing Associate, Advertising & Promotions Holly H. Gilson, Senior Director, Communications Michael Solomon, Director of Media Relations David Zivan, Lead Writer & Editor Alana Guggenheim, Public Relations Manager Brad Dunn, Senior Director of Digital Initiatives Michael Musick, Director of Digital Marketing Samantha Berger, Website Content Manager Erik Dohner, Digital Marketing Manager, Fundraising Amanda Reitenbach, Manager of Social Media and Content Andrew Ciof , Digital Content Producer Shannan Moore, Digital Marketing Associate Ticketing Department/ Audience Services Susan Harrison Niemi, Senior Director of Audience Services Laura Chalmers, Associate Director, Tessitura & Ticketing Rosemary Walsh, Sales Manager, Customer Service & Call Center Achilles Bezanis, VIP Ticketing Associate Emily Brink, VIP Ticketing Coordinator Zachary Adams Marnie Baylouny Kathy Butera Madeline Curtin Sophia Formella Stephanie Gubin Andrew Morstein Miranda Munoz Gabe Reitemeier. Joseph Ryan Avery Sujkowski Kenni Ther Aren Thompson William Vallandigham Celia Williams Maria Wojtas Ticket Staff ADMINISTRATION Vincente F. Milianti , Chief Financial and Administrative Of cer Finance Whitney Bercek, Controller Corey Burbridge, Senior Accountant Nancy Ko, Accounting Manager Loi Lazcano, Senior Accountant Jesus Castro, Accounts Payable Lead Faye Eisenberg, Staff Accountant Erin Johnson, Advancement Budget Analyst Idalia Andrade, Accounts Payable Associate Angela Coleman, Accounts Payable Associate Zachary Kurzenberger, Financial Analyst Roberta Lane, Financial and Administrative Consultant LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO Anthony Freud , OBE, General Director, President & CEO, The Women’s Board Endowed Chair Enrique Mazzola , Music Director, The John D. and Alexandra C. Nichols Endowed Chair Renée Fleming , Special Projects Advisor Drew Landmesser , Deputy General Director and Chief Operating Of cer Elizabeth Hurley , Chief Advancement Of cer Vincente F. Milianti , Chief Financial and Administrative Of cer Matthew Ozawa , Chief Artistic Administration Of cer Paul Gunning , Vice President and Chief Marketing Of cer Afton Battle , Vice President of Artistic Operations Jennifer E. Boyd , Vice President, People & Culture Robert C. Goodwin , Vice President, Lyric Unlimited - Learning & Creative Engagment Anna Mattson , Vice President, Development Andreas Melinat , Vice President, Artistic Planning Dan Novak , Vice President and Director, Ryan Opera Center, The Ryan Opera Center Board Endowed Chair Will Raj , Vice President, Information Technology Kate Sheehan , Vice President for Principal Gifts Michael Smallwood , Vice President and Technical Director, The Allan and Elaine Muchin Endowed Chair OFFICE OF THE GENERAL DIRECTOR Anthony Freud , OBE, General Director, President & CEO, The Women’s Board Endowed Chair Gregg Valentine, Executive Assistant, Of ce of the General Director OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GENERAL DIRECTOR Drew Landmesser , Deputy General Director and Chief Operating Of cer Joshua Carroll, Director of Environmental Health and Safety Ann Owens, Operations and Commission Consultant ARTISTIC Matthew Ozawa , Chief Artistic Administration Of cer Artistic Operations Afton Battle , Vice President of Artistic Operations Ben Bell Bern, Director of Company Management Kevin Krasinski, Associate Director of Company Management Tabitha Boorsma, Operations Associate Jeffrey Jauch, Company Management Associate Faith Hart Jordan Thomas, Company Management Assistants Artistic Planning Andreas Melinat , Vice President, Artistic Planning Cory Lippiello, Director of Artistic Programs Evamaria Wieser, Casting Consultant Music Administration Stephanie Karr, Senior Director of Music Administration Sarah Cohn, Manager, Chorus and Dancers Kourtnea Stevenson, Manager, Orchestra and Assistant Conductors Annika Donnen, Associate Librarian Christine Janicki, Orchestra Personnel Manager RYAN OPERA CENTER Dan Novak , Vice President and Director, Ryan Opera Center, The Ryan Opera Center Board Endowed Chair Craig Terry, Music Director, The Jannotta Family Endowed Chair Julia Faulkner, Director of Vocal Studies , Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation Susanna McNatt, Manager LYRIC UNLIMITED – LEARNING & CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT Robert C. Goodwin , Vice President, Lyric Unlimited - Learning & Creative Engagement Jill LeCesne Potter, Senior Director, Learning Programs Tarah Ortiz Durnbaugh, Director, Creative Engagement Megan Elk, Engagement Producer Elise LaBarge, Learning Programs Manager Anthony Jones, Lyric Unlimited Coordinator ADVANCEMENT Elizabeth Hurley , Chief Advancement Of cer Felecia Coleman, Executive Assistant to the Chief Advancement Of cer Development Anna Mattson , Vice President, Development Scott Podraza, Senior Director, Fund for Lyric and Development Operations