Press release from the Skirball Cultural Center:July 9, 2020Leslie K. Johnson Named Executive Vice President of Skirball Cultural Center LA’s major Jewish cultural center and museum selects recognized leader in arts education, community engagement, and organizational cultureLOS ANGELES—The Skirball Cultural Center has announced the appointment of Los Angeles cultural leader Leslie K. Johnson as its new Executive Vice President. Johnson will oversee the full range of the Skirball’s exhibitions and programs and day-to-day operations, including a $22 million budget and nearly 400 full-time and on-call staff. She joins the Skirball from Center Theatre Group, where she most recently held the position of Director of Social Strategy, Innovation, and Impact and served as the organization’s chief diversity officer, a role in which she prioritized community building both internally and externally. Following a national search conducted by Morris & Berger, Johnson was selected by the Skirball’s new President and CEO, Jessie Kornberg, whose tenure began on July 1. “Leslie K. Johnson is an inspiring, collaborative leader who has already distinguished herself as a person of integrity, empathy, and passion for our work,” shared Kornberg. “I am grateful to have Leslie by my side—a seasoned arts administrator with a deep commitment to mission… Read full this story
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