Category: 2027 Cohort
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Student Spotlight: Ashley Martin (ARAD ’27)
Ashley Martin grew up in Jackson, New Jersey, with a constant love for the arts. The moment she picked up a trumpet for the first time in sixth grade, she knew music would remain with her for the rest of her life. Ashley went on to pursue Music Education at Montclair State University, where she…
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Why ARAD? A Mosaic of Voices from Cohort ’27
Every fall, a new class of Arts Administration (ARAD) students arrives at Teachers College, Columbia University, each carrying a unique story of where they come from and why they chose this program. Together, their voices form a mosaic of perspectives, hopes, and ambitions that reflect both the diversity of our cohort and the shared commitment…
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Student Spotlight: Amanda Ortiz-Espinell (ARAD ’27)
Amanda K. Ortiz Espinell was born and raised in Puerto Rico. A creative since childhood and practicing visual artist, she earned her B.A. in Advertising and Marketing (2024). She has worked in the communications department at the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico, where she developed a strong interest in how museums can serve their communities.…
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Meet Brooklyn Ullrich, ARAD’s New Social Media Coordinator
Tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from? What was your undergraduate degree focused on? I am originally from Fargo, North Dakota, born and raised. Dance was always a large part of my life, as I took weekly ballet lessons from the age of five to 18. I would say this largely influenced…
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