Catherine Baumann

Catherine Baumann joined the Development Team at FIAF in 2014 and oversees fundraising activities for the organization. Before moving to New York, Catherine was based in France, where for over ten years she worked in the non-profit cultural sector. She led two service organizations representing the performing arts sector in France and Europe, where she developed national and international advocacy campaigns for the arts, and managed labor negotiations and funding matters on behalf of cultural institutions. She holds a B.A. from Dartmouth College and a Master’s in arts management from l ’Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris.

Education

• B.A. Dartmouth College
• Certificate Ecole normale supérieure
• Master Sciences Po

Companies

• Vice President of Development FIAF (2022)
• Adjunct Professor Sciences Po (2020)
• Senior Director of Development and Strategy FIAF - French Institute Alliance Francaise (2018 — 2022)
• Director of Development FIAF - French Institute Alliance Francaise (2014 — 2017)
• Chair of the Board PEARLE - Live Performance Europe* (2011 — 2014)
• Director SYNOLYR - National Opera and Orchestra Management Association (2005 — 2014)
• Coordinator FEPS - National Federation of Performing Arts Employers (2005 — 2010)
• Communication and Production Deputy Manager, Festival Présences Radio France (2003 — 2005)