OPERA America
Megan Carpenter is a seasoned professional in government affairs and civic practice, currently serving as the Senior Manager at OPERA America since November 2021, following roles as Programs Manager and Programs Coordinator. Megan has held various positions in the performing arts, including Hair and Makeup Supervisor at The Glimmerglass Festival and The Public Theater, and Stitcher for the Oklahoma! National Tour. Additional experience encompasses company management at the Fisher Center at Bard SummerScape, along with roles in retail and administrative support at J.Crew and Class Productions. Megan's educational background includes a B.M. in Music Theatre and a minor in Costume Design from Oklahoma City University, complemented by a Graduate Certificate in Non-Profit Arts Administration, and is currently pursuing a course on Climate Change from Terra.do.
OPERA America
OPERA America leads and serves the entire opera community, supporting the creation, presentation, and enjoyment of opera. Founded in 1970, OPERA America has a membership that includes over 600 opera companies, educational institutions, affiliated businesses, and other entities. More than 40,000 staff members, artists, and trustees at these organizations join nearly 3,000 individual members in empowering us as the national champion for opera. Through national convenings, research, advocacy, granting, thought leadership, and a variety of programs for artists, administrators, educators, trustees, and appreciators, we move opera forward as an industry and an art form. The quarterly Opera America Magazine highlights the progress of the sector and the impact of more than $15 million in strategic grants we have awarded to increase new work, audience engagement, civic practice, business innovation, and inclusivity. The National Opera Center, our custom-built rehearsal and performance facility in New York City, serves as the centralized home for the industry, welcoming 80,000 visitors each year.