Erika Atkins, Executive Director of Bloomingdale School of Music

Over the past decade Erika Atkins has worked as an arts administrator, youth development professional, teaching artist and performer in not only New York City, but also her native Washington D.C. area. Erika’s life changing experiences growing up as a young artist led her to attend George Mason University, where she obtained a B.A. in Music.

Erika now serves as the Executive Director of the Bloomingdale School of Music. She holds a Master of Science in Arts Administration from Drexel University and is currently Secretary of the Board of Directors for the NYC Arts in Education Roundtable, and a member of the Arts Education Advisory Council of the Americans for the Arts. Previously, Erika has worked at Opening Act and The New Victory Theater (New York City) and Levine Music (Washington D.C.). She continues to perform and produces in the NYC area and is involved in various social justice and political causes.

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