Olivia Porada (’18)

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Olivia Porada graduated in 2018 with a Master’s of Science from Boston University’s Arts Administration program. She also holds a Bachelor’s of Music in Voice Performance from The College of New Jersey.

Olivia Porada joined the team at Boston University Tanglewood Institute in 2019 as Program Manager. In her new role, Olivia works collaboratively in planning and coordinating the administration of BUTI programming, including managing the academic program scheduling and production for 23 programs.

Most recently, Olivia worked as Academic Affairs Administrator at New England Conservatory where she managed all aspects of the undergraduate and graduate Liberal Arts, Music Theory, and Music History departments. She has prior experience working with BUTI, having been the Young Artists Orchestra Librarian and Assistant Manager, Community Engagement Coordinator, as well as a Graduate Assistant.

The Arts Administration program and Boston University have opened up many opportunities for Olivia to thrive in Boston. In addition to the arts, Olivia enjoys fitness and traveling.

The Arts Administration program has educated me with a well-rounded knowledge of managing performing arts organizations and financial management skills necessary to be successful in my career.