Brent Radeke

Brent Radeke is an accomplished development professional with extensive experience in fundraising and organizational leadership in the performing arts sector. Currently serving as Chief Development Officer at The Shed in New York since July 2024, Brent previously held the same title at Cal Performances from July 2022 to July 2024. Earlier roles include Interim Chief Development Officer, Senior Director of Annual Giving, Associate Director of Development, Annual Giving, and Major Gifts Officer at San Francisco Ballet from September 2018 to June 2022, as well as Major Gifts Officer at Brooklyn Academy of Music and Assistant Director of Individual Giving at New York City Center. Brent's earlier career at The Juilliard School included various fundraising positions, with initial experience in teaching dance and performing as a dancer in companies such as Milwaukee Ballet and José Limón Dance Foundation. Brent holds a degree from the University of Minnesota, earned between 2003 and 2009.