Suzanne Zantop, Cultural Events Coordinator, has worked for the Maryland Center for the Arts since 2016. With the Executive Director, she creates and presents cultural programming events, publishes a weekly e-newsletter for Center and local cultural events, writes grants, and works with the Treasurer on budgeting. She produces the annual Harford Plein Air Festival, a juried plein air painting festival with professional painters from around the U.S., and the annual concert “Rejoice! A Community Musical Celebration,” featuring professional and amateur choruses and musicians.
An honors graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in the literary arts, Suzanne began working in arts management for the Harford Dance Theatre at Harford Community College in 1981, eventually assuming the role of Artistic Director, staging Harford County’s first full-length production of the “Nutcracker” ballet and co-creating “Harriet’s Happiest Halloween,” a holiday favorite for community children for almost 40 years. She also chaired the School Concerts Committee of Harford County, supporting professional performances and workshops in public and private schools, and served as treasurer and grant writer for the Deer Creek Chorale, performing with the group from Florida to Canada and multiple times at Carnegie Hall.
Additionally, Suzanne has acted in and produced stage productions throughout Harford and Baltimore Counties and is retired from 35 years as hospital manager of the Fallston Veterinary Clinic.
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David Nevins is president & CEO of Nevins & Associates, a highly regarded strategic communications company and proactive public relations partner. The firm’s regional and national client base is a unique mix of organizations across a variety of industries including: healthcare, professional service firms, finance, not-for-profits, distributors, state agencies, national media companies, technology, political and grassroots campaigns, real estate development, sporting events, and more.
With more than 30 years of experience in marketing, public relations, and community and government relations, David is a talented and seasoned executive. Prior to founding Nevins & Associates in 1983, David served as the Director of Marketing for both Towson University and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. In 2001, he was tapped by the CEO of Comcast to employ his marketing expertise as President of the company’s regional sports network, Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic. David is a Past President of the Board of Governors for the Center Club and is a former Chairman of the Board of Regents for the University System of Maryland, a position to which he was appointed by the Governor of Maryland. David has chaired the Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission and the Maryland Higher Education Loan Corporation, served as President of both the Jewish National Fund and the Towson Business Association and was a member of the PNC Bank board.
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