Alonso Tapia

Alonso Tapia is an experienced event management professional currently serving as the Senior Officer for Donor Events and Engagement at the Whitney Museum of American Art since January 2023. Prior to this role, Tapia was the Special Event Manager at The Menil Collection, where responsibilities included managing small to medium-scale events and providing event planning support. Tapia held the position of Assistant Director of Engagement, Special Events at the Art Institute of Chicago, overseeing numerous high-profile events and volunteer coordination. Academic qualifications include a Master of Arts Management from Columbia College Chicago and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography/Digital Media from the University of Houston. Extensive experience also includes roles in social media coordination, human resources, and programming within the arts sector.