Kali Crandall
About Kali Crandall
Kali Crandall serves as the Senior Manager for The Garden of Dreams Foundation at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. She holds a BA in Studio Arts and Brain & Cognitive Science from the University of Rochester and a Master's in Arts and Cultural Management from Pratt Institute.
Current Role at The Garden of Dreams Foundation
Kali Crandall serves as the Senior Manager at The Garden of Dreams Foundation, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various initiatives and programs that support the foundation's mission to bring joy and hope to children facing obstacles. Her work involves collaboration with various stakeholders and the implementation of strategic plans to enhance the foundation's impact.
Educational Background
Kali Crandall earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Rochester, where she completed a double major in Studio Arts and Brain & Cognitive Science from 2004 to 2008. She furthered her education at Pratt Institute, obtaining a Master's degree in Arts and Cultural Management with a focus on non-profit organizations from 2009 to 2011. Her academic background equips her with a unique blend of artistic and scientific perspectives.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current position, Kali Crandall held several roles in the arts and non-profit sectors. She was the Director of Development at Ballet Hispánico for 11 months in 2021. Prior to that, she worked as the Executive Assistant to the Executive Director at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, she served as the Director of Development at The 52nd Street Project from 2017 to 2021, contributing to fundraising and community engagement efforts.
Internships and Early Career
Kali Crandall began her career with various internships and entry-level positions in the arts. She worked as a Marketing Intern at Paul Taylor Dance Company in 2007 and as an Advancement Intern at Garth Fagan Dance from 2007 to 2008. These early experiences provided her with foundational skills in marketing and development within the performing arts sector.
Roles in Arts Organizations
Throughout her career, Kali Crandall has held multiple roles in various arts organizations. She worked at RIOULT (rē-you) as Development Associate and Operations Manager from 2009 to 2011, and later as Manager of Institutional Giving from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, she served as Associate at New York University in The Center for Ballet and the Arts from 2015 to 2016, and as Manager of Events, Communications and Development for a brief period in 2016.