Mikki Shephard, an independent consultant, has extensive experience in arts programming and audience development.  The former director of Arts and Humanities for the Rockefeller Foundation, Ms. Shephard has advised many cultural institutions and created and produced more than 25 performing arts events for Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM). Mikki has served on many Boards including the Creative Capital Fund and currently serves on the Board of the Mertz Gilmore Foundation.