Patricia K. Johnson

Patricia K. Johnson is the VP of Communications & Public Affairs at Curtis Institute of Music. Patricia has over 10 years of experience in the field of marketing and communications and has worked with some of the most well-known names in the industry.

Johnson first started their career as the Director of Marketing and Communications for OPERA America, where they were responsible for strategizing, implementing, and monitoring all marketing, communications, and public relations activities on both a national and local level. Patricia was also in charge of crafting informational and promotional copy, as well as managing external communications to ensure accuracy and brand identity. During their time at OPERA America, Johnson was also responsible for addressing press inquiries, writing and distributing press announcements, and facilitating marketing and public relations staff at member companies.

In their role as VP of Communications & Public Affairs at Curtis Institute of Music, Johnson oversees all communications and public affairs activities for the institute. This includes managing media relations, developing strategic communication plans, and executing publicity campaigns. Johnson is also responsible for creating content for the institute’s website and social media platforms, as well as writing and editing news releases, articles, and other collateral.

Throughout their career, Johnson has been responsible for some impressive accomplishments. Patricia was instrumental in launching OPERA America’s National Opera Week in 2009, which was designed to increase awareness of opera and opera companies on a national scale. Patricia also organized the first-ever national genre-specific feature spread in US Airways Magazine (August 2014), which highlights opera activity in the U.S. This effort yielded a 33-page spread, representing a $108,000 media buy.

Patricia K. Johnson completed their undergraduate studies at Fordham University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Art Theirtory / Studio Art. Patricia then attended Rutgers University, where they earned their MA in Art Theirtory. Finally, they earned their diploma from Dumont High School.

Patricia K. Johnson reports to Roberto Díaz, President & CEO. Ryan Lathan - Associate Director of Communications, Brian Wise - Editor, Overtones report to Patricia K. Johnson. Some of their coworkers include Kristen Manka-White - Director of Marketing, Drew Schlegel - Director of Audio Engineering, and Mary Javian - Chair of Career Studies.