The board of directors of Story & Song Center for Arts & Culture, a nonprofit foundation, announces the selection of Robin Cormier as executive director.
“Robin’s skills and experience make her the ideal choice to lead the next phase of our vision for the center,” said Donna Paz Kaufman, co-founder of Story & Song. “As a board member, she has contributed valuable ideas and recommendations that have moved us forward. As executive director, she will build the organization that will carry the center into the future.”
“Establishing an executive director position was the next step in the center’s evolution,” said Mark Kaufman, co-founder. “Robin shares our passion for the mission of the center to celebrate the literary, culinary, visual, and performing arts and bring the energy and enthusiasm we need to broaden our impact and ensure the center’s sustainability for years to come.”
Robin Cormier is a senior executive with 40 years of experience in corporate communications, strategic planning, public affairs and publishing. She served as director of communications for two nonprofit scientific research organizations and was vice president and board member of EEI Communications, a business communications firm. Cormier holds a B.A. from Virginia Tech.
As a nonprofit arts organization, Story & Song Center for Arts & Culture is eligible for tax-deductible private donations and grant funding to expand and enhance programming for the community. Located in the central island neighborhood of Amelia Park at 1430 Park Ave., Story & Song is also online at storyandsongarts.org. For more information, call 904-601-2118.