Emma Batman

Emma Batman is an accomplished professional in human resources and the arts, currently serving as the Director of Human Resources at Dia Art Foundation since June 2021. Co-founder and Arts Director of Left Side Labs, Emma collaborates with Mathew Heggem to foster an innovative arts community focused on dance-making. Prior experience includes multiple HR roles at Metropolitan Opera, from Senior HR Administrator to Acting Director, and freelance marketing coordination for ClancyWorks Dance Company. Emma's earlier career involved various leadership positions at Heartland Brewery Group, where responsibilities spanned training, operations, and management. Emma holds a Master of Arts in Cultural Sustainability and a Bachelor's degree in Dance from Goucher College.