BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Nashville Ballet is governed by a Board of Directors, a working board of community leaders accountable for making the artistic aspirations and financial well-being of Nashville Ballet its top priorities.

Members of Nashville Ballet’s Board of Directors give their time, talents, and treasures to further the organization’s goals.

Executive officers serve one-year terms and lead board members who continuously work to further the mission of Nashville Ballet within the community.

Board members are elected to three-year terms and are an integral part of Nashville Ballet.

Board Members

Mrs. Nancy Abbott

Mr. Chris Anderson

Ms. Rowan Baird*

Mr. Adolpho Birch

Mr. Bart Bowling

Mr. Marcus Bradford

Mrs. Mary Katherine Bratton

Mrs. Melania Byrd

Mr. John Carter Cash

Mrs. Crystal Churchwell Evans

Mrs. Monica Cintado Scokin

Mr. Eric Cook

Mrs. Kayla Counts

Mrs. Laura Currie

Mrs. Devin Dunkley

Mrs. Laurie Eskind

Mrs. Evelyn Cate Galletti

Mrs. Catherine Grace

Dr. Lauren Louise Hansen*

Mr. Russ Haynes

Mrs. Rhea Heath

Dr. Celeste Hemingway

Mrs. Vicki Horne

Mrs. Emily Humphreys

Mrs. Susan Short Jones

Mr. Neil B. Krugman

Mrs. Lisa Manning

Ms. Apphia Maxima

Mr. Jim Munro

Mr. Brant Phillips

Ms. Rebecca Pitt

Mr. Noel Scruggs

Dr. Kara Smith

Mr. Joe Sowell

Mrs. Heather Thorne

Ms. Lydia Urban*

Mrs. Heather Van Zelfden*

Mrs. Kristen Walker

*Denotes Ex-Officio member

Advisory Board

Nashville Ballet is also supported by a group of dedicated arts philanthropists who advocate for the ballet, ensuring its longevity as a world-class performing arts organization integral in the cultural tapestry of Nashville and beyond. They provide valuable guidance to board members and administrative staff. They are long-time supporters and advocates for Nashville Ballet with strong ties to the organization’s history.