Joan Squires
President at Omaha Performing Arts
- Role
- President at Omaha Performing Arts
- Location
- Omaha, NE, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Joan Squires
Energetic performing arts leader with a proven track record of showcasing outstanding…
Experience
President
Aug 2002 — Present · Omaha, NE, US
CEO of the largest non-profit arts organization in Nebraska responsible for four major venues (Orpheum Theater, Holland Performing Arts Center, Steelhouse Omaha, and the Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement ( opening spring 2026), presentations of touring artists and ensembles (Broadway, jazz, dance, popular, comedy and more), inclusive community engagement activities and a broad education program.Created and launched the organization in 2002 and oversaw the opening of the Holland Center in 2005. Omaha Performing Arts (OPA) reaches over 5.5 million people each year and has an annual economic impact of $61 M, adding the the community\'s quality of life.
Education
University of Michigan
M.M.
Lebanon Valley College
B.S.
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
M.B.A.
Skills
- Classical
- Event Management
- Non-Profit Administration
- Annual Giving
- Music Education
- Tessitura
- Strategic Planning
- Volunteer Management
- Entertainment
- Festivals
- Stage
- Singing
- Theatre
- Acting
- Social Media
- Event Planning
- Board Development
- Public Relations
- Grants
- Leadership
- Grant Writing
- Philanthropy
- Production Managment
- Public Speaking
- Music
- Orchestral Music
- Stage Management
- Performing Arts
- Non-Profits
- Fundraising
- Community Engagement
- Musical Theatre
- Program Development
- Nonprofits
- Arts Administration
- Community Outreach
- Teaching
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