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.
Previous companies
September, 2023 - present
August, 2019
August, 2016
September, 2015