Sunshine Deffner

General Manager at California Symphony

Sunshine Deffner has a strong background in arts management, with experience in operations, education, and fundraising in various arts organizations. Currently serving as the General Manager of California Symphony, Sunshine previously held roles such as Associate Managing Director at Berkeley Repertory Theatre and Senior Director of Operations & Education at California Symphony. With a BA in Theatre from California State University, Fullerton, Sunshine has a proven track record of successful programmatic initiatives and community engagement through art-making.

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  • General Manager

    September, 2023 - present

  • Senior Director Of Operations & Education

    August, 2019

  • Director Of Operations & Education

    August, 2016

  • Operations & Education Manager

    September, 2015