Linda Nguyen Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

•Thought partner and change maker for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA); researches and benchmarks DEI practices to ensure Lyric's evolution in our dynamic world; ensures that IDEA ideals are thoroughly embedded, exercised, and exemplified throughout the organization; and engages with partners and communities in conversation and collaboration including anti-racism cohorts with Enrich Chicago and Arts Alliance Illinois, and with Opera America.•Co-creator of internal… Show more •Thought partner and change maker for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA); researches and benchmarks DEI practices to ensure Lyric's evolution in our dynamic world; ensures that IDEA ideals are thoroughly embedded, exercised, and exemplified throughout the organization; and engages with partners and communities in conversation and collaboration including anti-racism cohorts with Enrich Chicago and Arts Alliance Illinois, and with Opera America.•Co-creator of internal engagement and learning opportunities, including the In Our Words: The Power of Storytelling series designed to center around voices that are typically uncentered•Manages Lyric's training and workshop programs, volunteer and civic engagement, and Community Resource Networks Show less

Chicago, Illinois

•Provided strategic and administrative support of Lyric’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) initiative; administered special projects on behalf of the General Director, President & CEO, Music Director, and Artistic Projects Advisor.•Serves as a liaison with other arts and civic organizations, including anti-racism cohorts with Enrich Chicago and Arts Alliance Illinois, and with Opera America.

•Supported the Director of Institutional Partnerships and the Institutional Partnerships team by creating and reviewing proposal materials, researching prospects, maintaining donor stewardship, and overseeing donor benefit fulfillment.•Assisted in overseeing sponsorship recognition, including proofing print materials, reviewing the organizational website, and installing signage on the premises.•Managed the department’s internship program, overseeing each individual’s workflow… Show more •Supported the Director of Institutional Partnerships and the Institutional Partnerships team by creating and reviewing proposal materials, researching prospects, maintaining donor stewardship, and overseeing donor benefit fulfillment.•Assisted in overseeing sponsorship recognition, including proofing print materials, reviewing the organizational website, and installing signage on the premises.•Managed the department’s internship program, overseeing each individual’s workflow and ensuring that set goals are met. Show less

Chicago, Il

•Worked closely with the Vice President and Artistic Programming Advisor in managing artistic correspondence and key artistic planning documents; offered general and administrative support to the Office of the Music Director and completed special projects as needed.•Acted as Artist Coordinator for Beyond the Score and select CSO Main concerts, including preparation of soloist schedules, dressing rooms, stage production, ticket requests, backstage access and problem-solved any issues… Show more •Worked closely with the Vice President and Artistic Programming Advisor in managing artistic correspondence and key artistic planning documents; offered general and administrative support to the Office of the Music Director and completed special projects as needed.•Acted as Artist Coordinator for Beyond the Score and select CSO Main concerts, including preparation of soloist schedules, dressing rooms, stage production, ticket requests, backstage access and problem-solved any issues that arose. Show less

Greater Boston Area

•Acted as primary contact and host for visitors, guest lecturers, and donors. •Planned, organized, and executed all departmental events, including named professorship lectures, monthly grand rounds, symposiums, conferences, annual meetings, graduation, luncheons and social functions both on and offsite.