Parisa Zaeri

Parisa Zaeri is an experienced professional currently serving as a Senior Executive Associate in the Office of the President at Colburn School. In this role since August 2019, Parisa acts as the principal liaison between the President and various stakeholders, manages logistics for the Colburn Board of Directors, and leads special projects, including the execution of a $400 million capital initiative. Previous roles at Colburn include Philanthropy Executive Associate and Advancement Communications Specialist, where responsibilities ranged from donor engagement to communication material creation. Prior experience includes a tenure as Manager of Education and Community Engagement at Opera Colorado, where Parisa developed educational programs and coordinated events, and as an Adjunct Instructor of Piano at New York University. Parisa holds a Master's degree in Collaborative Piano from New York University and a Bachelor's degree in Piano Performance from Southern Methodist University.