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Amy Kweskin, DBA

Amy Kweskin, DBA

Director of Arts and Business Partnerships

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Guiding individuals and organizations in the non-profit arts to strategically reach their fullest potential

  • Education

    • The Coaching Academy

      2007 -
      INLPTA Diploma Neurolinquistic Programming Certified

    • The Coaching Academy, London 2007

      2007 -
      Certificate Personal Performance Coaching

    • Center for Excellence in Leadership

      2007 -
      Certification Leadership coaching

    • The Volunteer Centre, London

      2007 -
      PQASSO quality assurance certification Quality assurance

    • Veterans Yoga Project

      2020 - 2021
      Mindful Resilience Training

      Mindful Resilience for Trauma Recovery is an evidence-informed, clinically-tested yoga program that was developed specifically for veterans recovering from post-traumatic stress and other psychological difficulties.

    • Berkeley Yoga Room

      2011 - 2014
      500-hour Yoga Room, teacher training program Advanced Studies Program Completed

    • Golden Gate University

      2018 - 2023
      Doctor of Business of Administration Arts Management

    • Golden Gate University

      1995 - 1997
      Masters in Arts Administration Non-Profit Arts Management

    • Ithaca College

      1987 - 1992
      BA & BS Photography and English, minor in Art

      Activities and Societies: The Ithacan - Editor in Chief President's Host Committee - Co-Chair Member of Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society.

  • Experience

    • Business Arts Council

      Jan 1998 - Jan 2002
      Director of Arts and Business Partnerships

      An in-house affiliate of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce

    • Amy Kweskin Photography

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2009
      Photographer

    • Hearts in San Francisco

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2005
      Project Manager

    • Americans for the Arts

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2006
      Research Fellow

      Researched leadership development needs of midcareer arts and culture managers.

    • Legal Action Group

      Jan 2006 - Apr 2008
      Business Development Manager

      London, England - publisher of legal texts.

    • University of Houston Downtown

      Jan 2006 - May 2006
      Professor of Arts Administration

      Professor of Arts Administration.

    • C2Arts: Consultants and Coaches for the Arts

      Aug 2009 - Apr 2021
      Co-Founder and Coordinator

      A Community of Practice co-founded by 12 Bay Area based, independent arts management consultants and coaches.

    • The Art Institute of California - San Francisco

      Oct 2009 - Oct 2018
      Full Time Instructor - Fashion Marketing + Management, Advertising and Culinary Management

      Previously Full Time Faculty member for 5 years, currently Adjunct. Currently teaching in the Fashion Marketing and Management, and Advertising Departments presenting courses in Business Ownership, Public Relations and Promotion, In House Promotion, Management, Supervision and Career Development, Advertising Sales and Ratings, Executive Leadership, and Human Resource Management.Faculty Trailblazer Award Spring 2010 Faculty Advisor for Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society 2016

    • Saint Mary's College of California

      May 2012 - now
      LEAP (Leading Education for Arts Professionals) Student Advisor and Adjunct Assistant Professor

      Instructor in the LEAP Program (Liberal Education for Arts Professionals)

    • Anasa Yoga

      Feb 2014 - Sept 2020
      Gentle and Restorative Yoga Instructor

      Leading restorative yoga classes that encourage mind-body relaxation and clarity.

    • Artsightful - Insights into the Business of Art

      Aug 2017 - now
      Director

      Vision + Values = MissionArtsightful is an arts management consulting, coaching, training, and researching practice dedicated to helping you gain insights into the business of non-profit art. VisionArt-making is the foundation of sense-making for individuals, organizations and societies. Through the arts we find our voice.+ ValuesArtsightful is built on the beliefs that:-Sustainable and thriving arts businesses are built on the foundation of collaboration.-Careers in the arts need to be personally, professionally and financially sustainable.-Professional development provides opportunities for personal and business growth.-Organizational development begins with developing yourself first and your team next.-Mindful arts management is the practice of being aware of the impact of each choice and action.-A rising tide lifts all boats – share insights and be open to continuous learning.= MissionTo build thriving arts ventures and careers by sharing insights into the business of art. Show less

    • Mills College

      Jan 2018 - May 2020
      Guest Instructor - Arts Management

      Lead Instructor for Business of Being an Artist Course in the Lorry I. Lokey School of Business and Public Policy. Presented in partnership with Intersection for the Arts

    • Golden Gate University

      Mar 2019 - now
      Assistant Visiting Professor & Program Chair: Organizational Leadership & Human Skills Development

      As of March 2024 promoted to Assistant Visiting Professor and Interim Department Chair for the programs of Business, Management and Organizational Leadership and Human Skills Development in the School of Undergraduate Studies

    • Intersection for the Arts

      Sept 2019 - Apr 2024
      Director of Professional Development

      Responsible for Intersection's Professional Development programs such as the Accelerator, What Now and granting workshops. Working in partnership with arts management professionals and institutions of higher education to provide practical training for artists, artrepreneurs and arts administrators.

    • University of Oklahoma

      Jan 2023 - now
      Arts Management Graduate Program Instructor and Course Designer

      Designing and presenting coursework in Arts Entrepreneurship and Arts Leadership for the new Masters in Arts Administration.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Mindful Resilience Training

      Veterans Yoga Project
      Jan 2021
      View certificate certificate

    • Business Model You Coach

      Business Model You, LLC
      Oct 2020

    • Lifecycles Capacity Consultant

      Nonprofit Lifecycles Institute
      May 2020

    • Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science

      Coursera Course Certificates
      Oct 2017
      View certificate certificate

    • Group 2 Social / Behavioral Research Investigators and Key Personnel

      CITI Program
      Mar 2025
      View certificate certificate

    • Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions

      Coursera
      Oct 2017
      View certificate certificate

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Advisory Board Member

      Issued by California Jazz Conservatory on Feb 2024
      California Jazz ConservatoryAssociated with Amy Kweskin, DBA

    • Advisory Council Member

      Issued by Center for Art + Public Life - California College of the Arts on Sept 2017
      Center for Art + Public Life - California College of the ArtsAssociated with Amy Kweskin, DBA