Women's Perspectives in Arts Administration 2025

Dr. Rebecca (Bex) Ferrell (they/she) is a dance advocate, artist, educator, consultant, and researcher. They hold a BFA in Dance and Choreography from Virginia Commonwealth University, an MFA in Dance from Arizona State University, and a PhD in Arts Administration from the University... Read More →

Leah Hamilton is an Assistant Professor of Arts Administration at the University of Kentucky. Her research focus is on the intersection of arts, sociology, and emergency management, specifically in disaster management policy. Her most recent research was just released in summer of... Read More →

HEATHER MCDONALD is an Instructor of Arts Management and the Director of the Music Industry Concentration at the College of Charleston. In addition to her teaching role, she is the faculty supervisor of the college's 1770 Records, a student run record label committed to educating students in the music business and supporting local music, and the Women and Nonbinary in Music Club. Heather has worked in nearly all aspects of the music industry, from independent record labels to acting as manager and buyer of a record store to tour booking... Read More →

Dr. Rachel Shane is the Gary B. Knapp Endowed Chair of Arts Administration and Professor at the University of Kentucky in the College of Fine Arts. She also holds a dual appointment within the Gatton College of Business and Economics. She oversees three degrees in the Department of... Read More →

Melanie, a native of Williamsburg, Kentucky, is a Faculty Lecturer in Arts Administration at the University of Kentucky. She recently completed a 13-year role as Administrative Assistant in the Department of Theatre & Dance, where she also served as House Manager for the past six... Read More →