ENCATC Academy on Cultural Relations and Diplomacy: The Rising Role of Cities

New York City, United States

Donna Walker Kuhne

Senior Advisor, Community Engagement, New Jersey Performing Arts Centre; President, Walker Communications Group; Adjunct Faculty, NYU Performing Arts Administration Program

Acknowledged as the nation’s foremost Audience Development expert by the Arts & Business Council, Ms. Walker-Kuhne has devoted her professional career to increasing access to the arts. She has raised over $20 million in earned income promoting the arts to multicultural communities.  She is founder of Walker International Communications Group, a boutique marketing, press and audience development consulting agency. Her team specializes in multicultural marketing, group sales, multicultural press and promotional events. Walker-Kuhne has gained unique insights into the challenges of initiating conversations and building meaningful partnerships with diverse constituents. Ms. Walker-Kuhne is the recipient of over 50 awards, proclamations and citations, including: the 2015 Community Service Award from Women in Media; 2012 Women of Excellence Award from the National Action Network; and the New York University Award for Teaching Excellence.