To inspire humanity — through music and education.
Eastman Leadership
Eastman is led by Kate Sheeran with support from her
Kate Sheeran
Joan and Martin Messinger Dean
Kate Sheeran is the Joan and Martin Messinger Dean of the Eastman School of Music. An accomplished leader, musician, and educator, she became the School’s eighth dean in July of 2024.
Senior Leadership
Matthew Ardizzone
Associate Dean, Graduate Studies
Crystal Sellers Battle
Associate Dean of Equity and Inclusion
Kevin Gibson
Executive Director of Operations
John Hain
Senior Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
Jessica Kaufman
Executive Director of Marketing & Communications
Petar Kodzas
Associate Dean & Director of the Eastman Community Music School
Rachel Roberts
Director, ESM Strategic Initiatives
Director, Institute for Music Leadership
Director, Institute for Music Leadership
Cheryl Ruscoe
Senior Director of Finance
Reinhild Steingröver
Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs
Elaine Tennity
Director of Human Resources and Administrative Operations
Aubrie Willaert
Executive Director of Advancement