Tehvon Fowler-Chapman
Managing Director, Member Services
An alumnus of Sphinx L.E.A.D. (Leaders in Excellence, Arts, and Diversity), Tehvon has worked to aid arts organizations in fostering greater diversity, equity, and sustainability.
He most recently served as the Vice President of LA Opera Connects, where he led the strategy and implementation of LA Opera's community engagement and education initiatives. Prior appointments include Executive Director of the Debbie Allen Dance Academy and Washington Concert Opera, Manager of External Affairs at Vocal Arts D.C., Company Manager for Wolf Trap Opera, and Ensemble Manager for the African American Dance Company at Indiana University’s African American Arts Institute. An advocate for artists, he has supported the formation of multiple nonprofits including the Network for Diversity in Concert Percussion, The Arizona Alliance of Black School Educators, and the Artist Relief Tree, which provided over $500,000 of economic stimulus to artists in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tehvon holds an M.A. in Arts Administration from Indiana University and a B.M. in Instrumental Music Education from Arizona State University.