Donna Yoo

Donna Yoo serves as the Vice Provost for Academic and Student Affairs at Colburn School since March 2024, following a career as a freelance musician and educator since January 1998. Prior to Colburn, Donna held the position of Dean of Artistic Administration and Operations at the Cleveland Institute of Music from May 2022 to May 2023. Donna's extensive background at Yale University includes roles such as Director of Admissions for the School of Music, Director of Communications and Alumni Affairs, and Box Office Manager, with a notable merger of Alumni Affairs with Development in September 2021. Additional experiences include Executive Director of Essex Winter Series, Administrative and Operations Associate at Norfolk Chamber Music Festival, and faculty member at Long Island Conservatory. Education includes a Doctor of Musical Arts from Stony Brook University, a Master’s Degree from Yale University, and a Bachelor's Degree from Eastman School of Music, alongside a Nonprofit Management Certificate from Harvard Extension School.