MEET OUR NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR!

Brittany Jimenez

Dear FMA Community,

I am so grateful for the opportunity to be your new Executive Director! I have enjoyed connecting with many of you in my first few weeks and appreciate everyone’s warm welcome. I come to FMA with over 15 years of experience working in higher education administration in a university setting, most recently as the Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission at the USC Thornton School of Music. During my time at the Thornton School, I helped create and produce numerous in-person and virtual events, presented hundreds of information sessions for students and families, and collaborated with dozens of faculty, staff, and campus partners. I’m excited to bring my experience in event planning, collaboration and building meaningful partnerships to FMA.

I also understand the important role that committees and volunteers play in an organization’s success. While at the Thornton School, I was part of the Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Committee and I also served as Chair of the Thornton Staff Council and Secretary for the Independent Consortium on College Admissions in Music (ICCAM). It is my involvement in this particular organization that makes me excited about the opportunity to support an organization like FMA. I believe organizations like FMA are a vital component to one’s job satisfaction by providing a sense of community, professional development, and opportunities to share one’s knowledge and skills to impact positive change.

Outside of work, I’m a musician, having played bassoon for over 20 years, and a big fan of the arts, books, sports, the beach, and my family. I look forward to learning more about each of you, your passions, and the amazing work you’re doing for the world of floodplain management. Don’t hesitate to contact me at bjimenez@floodplain.org or (323)3471207 if I can ever be of assistance and I’ll see you in September at the conference!

Cheers,