President & CEO at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts | Former President, Bennington College
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Mariko Silver
President & CEO at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts | Former President, Bennington College
At-a-Glance
Serves as President & CEO of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts since September 2024.
Previously led The Henry Luce Foundation as President and CEO for over five years, creating new initiatives and doubling funding for Indigenous communities.
Served as President of Bennington College for six years, securing its largest endowment gift and forging partnerships with arts institutions.
Held roles in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security during the Obama administration, including Acting Assistant Secretary for International Policy.
Served as Policy Advisor for Economic Development, Innovation, and Higher Education to Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano.
Holds a PhD in Economic Geography from UCLA and an MSc in Science and Technology Policy from the University of Sussex.
Serves on the boards of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art.
Biography
Mariko Silver is the President and CEO of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, a role she began on September 23, 2024. Prior to this, she served as President and CEO of The Henry Luce Foundation from July 2019 to September 2024.
