Tal C. Beery
About Tal C. Beery
Tal C. Beery serves as the Executive Director with extensive experience in nonprofit leadership and strategic planning, focusing on place-based adult learning. He has a notable background in the environmental, arts, and educational sectors, having consulted for numerous community groups and delivered significant funding and impact evaluations.
Work at Wright-Ingraham Institute
Tal C. Beery serves as the Executive Director at the Wright-Ingraham Institute. In this role, Beery manages a staff of twenty-two and has successfully increased the center’s budget over a three-year period. Beery's leadership focuses on enhancing place-based adult learning initiatives, contributing to the institute's mission of fostering educational growth and community engagement.
Education and Expertise
Tal C. Beery has over fifteen years of experience across the environmental, arts, and educational sectors. Beery has developed a strong foundation in nonprofit leadership, development, and strategic planning. This expertise is complemented by a history of creating experiential education programs for undergraduate students, emphasizing practical learning and community involvement.
Background
Tal C. Beery has a distinguished career in nonprofit leadership and has served as a consultant to more than sixty community groups and social service organizations in New York City. Prior to the current role, Beery was the Chief Development Officer and Interim Co-Executive Director at the Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre, where strategic planning and development were key responsibilities.
Achievements
Throughout their career, Tal C. Beery has successfully delivered impact evaluations, strategic plans, and grant awards totaling over twenty million dollars. Beery has also co-founded and managed Arts and Ecology Incorporated, focusing on the intersection of art and environmental issues. Additionally, Beery's independent and collaborative works as an artist and curator have been exhibited in prominent venues such as the Whitney Biennial and the Brooklyn Museum.
Public Speaking and Lectures
Tal C. Beery is a frequent public speaker on topics related to place-based adult learning. Beery has lectured on art and social change at the Museum of Modern Art and various other venues, sharing insights on the role of art in societal transformation and community development.