Christen Pocock McFarland
Executive Director at The Recording Academy
- Role
- Executive Director at the Recording Academy at The Recording Academy
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Christen Pocock McFarland
Christen McFarland has spent decades building professional and creative development programs and events that educate, activate, and celebrate success in the field of music. As Executive Director for the Recording Academy® San Francisco Chapter, she works to cultivate the careers of Bay Area music professionals through GRAMMY Awards® and Academy membership programs and resources. Previously, Christen was Director of Marketing and Events at Guitar Player, Bass Player, Electronic Musician, Mix, and Remix magazines, where she developed media and live events with leading artists for musical instrument equipment manufacturers and performers alike.
Experience
Executive Director at the Recording Academy
Mar 2020 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US
The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music\'s history while investing in its future through the GRAMMY Museum, advocates on behalf of music creators, supports music people in times of need through MusiCares, and celebrates artistic excellence through the GRAMMY Awards—music\'s only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement. As the world\'s leading society of music professionals, we work year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators.The San Francisco Chapter serves members in Northern California, Colorado, Utah, and Northern Nevada.
Education
Syracuse University
Speech Communication
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