Ralph Opacic brings Dr. Jerry Mandel to Opacic Consulting Group as Senior Associate, boosting their arts education consultancy with decades of leadership experience.

(PRUnderground) September 6th, 2024

Ralph Opacic, the Founder and Executive Director of Opacic Consulting Group, a leading arts education consultancy, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jerry Mandel as Senior Associate. Dr. Mandel brings a remarkable six decades of experience in higher education leadership and performing arts management to the team.

Dr. Mandel’s career is marked by significant contributions to both academia and the performing arts. He holds a doctorate in organizational communications from Purdue University. Dr. Mandel transitioned to performing arts and served as President and Chief Operating Officer for the esteemed Segerstrom Center for the Arts and later as President of the Irvine Barclay Theatre.

He has also served as the vice president for University Relations and Development at California State University, Long Beach; Executive Vice President at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas; and Dean of the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts at San Diego State University. He also led the development department at the University of California, Irvine, as Vice Chancellor.

“I’m excited to join Opacic Consulting Group and contribute to their mission of providing innovative solutions to complex organizational challenges and advance arts education nationwide,” said Dr. Mandel.

Dr. Mandel’s appointment strengthens Ralph Opacic and Opacic Consulting Group’s commitment to providing clients with exceptional insights and strategies. “We are honored to welcome Dr. Mandel to our team,” said Dr. Ralph Opacic, Executive Director of Opacic Consulting Group. “His extensive experience and leadership in academia and arts will be invaluable as we expand our services.”

About Opacic Consulting Group

Opacic Consulting Group (OCG) is an arts education consultancy founded by Ralph Opacic, a renowned arts leader and previous executive director of Orange County School of the Arts. OCG offers services like organizational strategic planning, personalized leadership coaching, public relations and marketing solutions, fundraising initiatives, and comprehensive organizational audit.

For more information, please visit our website at https://opacicconsultinggroup.com/.

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