Toronto Arts Foundation announces New Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives

Toronto Arts Foundation is pleased to announce that Jennifer Green has been appointed as Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives for the Toronto Arts Foundation.

March 15, 2013

Toronto Arts Foundation is pleased to announce that Jennifer Green has been appointed as Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives for the Toronto Arts Foundation.

“I am delighted to be joining the Toronto Arts Foundation team and its dedicated community of visionary city builders and supporters,” says Green. “I am deeply committed to the Toronto Arts Foundation’s vision Creative City: Block by Block, a commitment to connect every Toronto neighbourhood to the transformative power of artistic activity and am honoured to serve the artists and residents of Toronto.

Jennifer Green was an independent Consultant acting as Special Advisor, Business Development to the Toronto Arts Foundation Board of Directors on their Strategic Plan 2013-2016, Consultant to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra on ‘A Toronto Symphony: Concerto for Composer and City’ and with Ian Alexander Creative Consulting, facilitating strategic planning for some of Canada’s most exciting organizations in Music, Theatre and Dance. Green has extensive experience in cultural management, as former Executive Director of Soundstreams and General Manager of Kaeja d’Dance. She currently serves on the Advisory Committee for North York Arts.

“With the recent completion of the Strategic Plan, the timing is perfect for Jennifer Green to step into this critical position.” says Susan Crocker, Chair of the Toronto Arts Foundation’s Board of Directors. 

“I have admired Jennifer for many years now and am delighted to welcome her to play a major role as we move forward with important initiatives.” says Claire Hopkinson, Director and CEO of the Toronto Arts Foundation. “Jennifer’s dedication to the cultural life of Toronto makes her an excellent and natural choice for Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives at the Foundation.”

About Toronto Arts Foundation

Toronto Arts Foundation, a charitable organization, provides the opportunity for individuals, private and public foundations, corporations and government agencies to invest in and strengthen the arts in Toronto. We are powered by a vision: Creative City: Block by Block, a commitment to connect every Toronto neighbourhood to the transformative social and economic benefits of the arts. Through sponsorships, legacy gifts and donations to our Creative City Funds, Toronto Arts Foundation gives voice to the arts, shines the spotlight on Toronto’s exceptional talent, and connects communities to the arts. To learn more about the Toronto Arts Foundation, please visit our website at www.torontoartsfoundation.org