Kyle Gray Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States

Fostered long-term relationships with community partners, including Opera’s Pueblo Opera Cultural Council and communities of color across New Mexico and adjoining regions. Implemented outreach strategies to create awareness and gain appreciation for Santa Fe Opera’s mission, vision, and values on local through national levels. Conceptualized, organized, and hosted exclusive events and activities for arts advocates and policymakers. Expedited acceptance of Santa Fe Opera’s formal land acknowledgement statement:● Ideated and recommended activities to collaborate with Pueblo Opera Cultural Council for seasonal and year-round programs, which included visualizing and producing commemorative film honoring 50 years of the Pueblo Opera Program's contribution to Santa Fe Opera, an important partnership with Pueblos and Reservations.● Steered planning and anchored Santa Fe Opera’s Arts Advocates Night in partnership with External Affairs Manager.● Identified, promoted, and campaigned for relevant government affairs portfolio; trained Board of Directors and staff to support applicable federal legislation.● Raised interest in Santa Fe Opera among diverse communities by implementing strategic hiring practices designed to improve diversity and create equal and inclusive culture in collaboration with Director of Human Resources and executive team.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Oversaw community investment project portfolio for western US, ensuring on-time execution of volunteer programs designed to advance company objectives and support vulnerable population. Served as integral member of cross-functional team managing operations, construction, design, marketing, PR, public policy, and internal and sponsor partner CSR initiatives. Evaluated community stakeholder applications, arranged site visits, conducted interviews of prospective beneficiaries to increase program success, and drafted grant proposals. Assessed and presented programs periodically to stakeholders from start to completion. Created content strategy and developed internal and external communication collateral, including board reports, briefs, talking points, media kit, and social media content. Tracked and studied grant and appropriation commitments made by local, state, and federal governments. Gained expertise in federal appropriation application process.● Promoted Heart of America’s relief initiatives in Native American communities across US. ● Spearheaded delivery of COVID-19 relief package consisting of PPE supplies and educational material to approximately 10K beneficiaries, including 7500 Native American students on Navajo Nation and Pueblos and Reservations of New Mexico. ● Designated representative of Heart of America Foundation at internal and external events and stakeholder meetings.● Identified and analyzed funding opportunities instituted by corporations, foundations, and reputed individuals in US west coast. ● Built mutually beneficial professional contacts with CSR leaders and grantees by engaging in thoughtful and regular communication, planning for future requirements, and delivering on important grant objectives.

Santa Fe, New Mexico Area

Recommended, developed, and implemented strategies to educate people about and increase recognition of Santa Fe Opera’s work and role in building strong communities. Created avenues for families to participate in programs and performances, partnered with Pueblo Arts Collaborative to create better opportunities for New Mexico Pueblos to engage with Santa Fe Opera. ● Headed state-wide program to create awareness and gather support for Santa Fe Opera which helped raise $5M for pilot project with New Mexico Department of Transportation. ● Partnered with 200+ policy makers, arts leaders, and community stakeholders to build strong and positive community culture through Santa Fe Opera’s educational and cultural programs, which included initiatives with Departments of Cultural Affairs, Public Education, and Transportation. ● Recruited, onboarded, and screened 300 volunteers delivering $135K+ in on-site support for backstage tours, retail, production, administration, marketing, education, and fundraising initiatives; created leadership roles for high-potential volunteers in backstage tour program and gift shop.● Managed statewide network of 100 volunteers assisting in transporting 1,400 Pueblo youth to Santa Fe Opera for various activities such as dress rehearsals and other important events and interfaced with Pueblo leaders advisory committee to successfully execute programs. ● Oversaw The Guilds of The Santa Fe Opera’s 800 volunteers across five chapters in New Mexico supporting activities such as education, community engagement, marketing, fundraising, and promoting events; volunteer time valued at $235K+ and $120K annual contribution from chapter Guilds to support Santa Fe Opera programs.

Planning and implementation of strategies to increase membership, revenues, broaden volunteer involvement, public awareness, understanding and appreciation of the mission of the Opera via the following constituency groups: *The Guilds of The Santa Fe Opera’s state-wide network (800 persons) of six Guild chapters in New Mexico, providing volunteer support to the Opera in the areas of education, community engagement, fundraising, marketing and special events *Intermezzo of The Santa Fe Opera (800 persons) – young professional audience development and fundraising *Pueblo Opera Program – state-wide network (100 persons) of volunteer coordinators/advisory board who assist in transporting Pueblo youth to the Opera for performances and special events *On-site volunteers in the following areas (300 persons): backstage tours, retail, production areas, administration, marketing, education and fundraising *General assistance with Education and Community programming

Executive Management Certificate, Arts And Culture Strategy

An eight month online and in-person Ivy League certification designed by National Arts Strategies with the University of Pennsylvania.

Bachelor Of Arts, Theatre And Political Science