Kate Andries

Kate Andries currently serves as the Executive Director at YMA: Young Musicians & Artists since September 2023. With extensive experience in the performing arts, Kate has held various positions at The Portland Ballet since December 2008, including General Manager, Director of Development & Operations, and Studio Manager/Teacher. Previous experience includes a role as Assistant Operations Manager at Chinook Materials, Inc. and as a Yoga Teacher at Sprout Health, where Kate led donation-based yoga classes. Kate earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from the University of Puget Sound and attended AHA London in 2006.