Amanda Gookin to step down as Executive Director June 2023
After two years of leadership, Amanda Gookin will be stepping down as Executive Director following the 2023 MATA Festival in June to invest more time in her creative and artist coaching pursuits. Following a talented lineup of past MATA leaders, Amanda's contributions set the stage for the next Executive Director to take MATA to new heights. Please read on click the link below to see the search position.
“My time at MATA has been an invaluable addition to my musical ecosystem from performer in 2018 to Executive Director in 2021. I had the privilege of leading MATA out of one of those most challenging moments in our history and I'm proud of what we accomplished. Over the last two years together, we created a space at MATA that celebrates collective liberation through sound. I will be cheering on and supporting all of the amazing artists that MATA continues to collaborate with for years to come.”
MATA’s Board President, Philip Webb, says of Amanda’s tenure, “Amanda came to MATA, as we were beginning to emerge from the pandemic, and she guided us into diverse programming, stronger financial footing, and raising our profile. She has been the consummate manager and such a delight to work with. Amanda will be greatly missed as she moves on but will always be an integral part of the MATA family.”