NEFA APPOINTS NEW COORDINATOR FOR NATIONAL THEATER PROJECT

(Boston, MA) The New England Foundation for the Arts announced that Meena

Malik has joined the organization as a program coordinator for the National Theater Project.
   
Before joining NEFA, Meena managed all aspects of the 35-member Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Boston, including operations, fundraising, and general management.  Earlier, she directed the administration and education program for the MetroWest Opera, and worked in administration for the New England Conservatory’s Preparatory and Continuing Education. She is a founding member of the Voci Angelica Trio, which performs international folk music with the mission of spreading cultural understanding.

A resident of Jamaica Plain, Meena received a Bachelor of Music from the University of Redlands in Redlands, CA, in 2003, and an MM in Vocal Performance in from the New England Conservatory in 2005, and finally a MS in Arts Administration from Boston University in 2012. “Meena’s wealth of experience as a performer and as an arts administrator in a nonprofit setting makes her a great fit for NEFA,” said National Theater Project program manager Quita Sullivan. “We are thrilled to welcome her.” 

About NEFA
NEFA builds connections among artists, arts organizations, and funders, powering the arts to energize communities in New England, the nation, and the world. NEFA is a 501(c)(3) that operates in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the New England state arts agencies, with additional funding from corporations, foundations and individuals.

NEFA administers grantmaking programs that support the performing arts, public art, and Native American artists. NEFA also leads projects and initiatives that range from the analysis of the impact of the creative economy to the creation of online tools which link and advance the regional, national, and international cultural community. For more information, please visit www.nefa.org or call 617.951.0010.

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