Rebecca Graham-Forbis

Rebecca Graham-Forbis is the current Company Manager at Austin Opera. Rebecca has held this position since December 2005. Prior to that, they were a flight attendant with Mesa Airlines from May 2004 to December 2005. In that role, they were responsible for passenger safety and created welcome packets for flight attendants at Dulles and Denver airports. Rebecca also served as chairperson of the Local 88 Reserve Committee, Government Affairs, and Air Health, Safety and Security Committee. Rebecca Graham-Forbis also has experience as a tour associate with Coors Brewing Company from December 2001 to April 2004 and as a secretary with Kelly Services from September 1997 to April 2001. From May 1997 to March 2001, they were the festival manager for Central City Opera. Her previous experience also includes working as assistant director of production/assistant professor at the University of Illinois from August 1994 to May 1997.

Rebecca Graham-Forbis has a B.M. in music - voice and music education from Seton Hill University and an M.S. in stage direction for opera from Indiana University Bloomington. Rebecca also has certifications from Zumba in Aqua Zumba, Zumba Gold, Zumba Gold Toning, Zumba basic, Zumba basic 2, and Zumba toning.

Some of their coworkers include Beverly Fritelli - Orchestra Manager, Claudia Chapa - Artistic Curator, and Vincent E. Herod - Director, Production & Technical Director. Rebecca Graham-Forbis reports to Nathan Depoint, Senior Director, Artistic Operations.