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Carly Rapaport-Stein (she/her) is the Executive Director of Intercultural Journeys. In addition to her work at IJ, Carly is an adjunct assistant professor in Shenandoah University’s Performing Arts Leadership & Management, and an adjunct instructor in Drexel University’s Arts Administration and Museum Leadership program. In addition to her 15 years of experience in the nonprofit world, Carly was also a voice, piano, and music theory teacher for many years. Carly is passionate about Philadelphia’s civic life, with a particular interest in arts organizations that seek an intersection between creative work and social justice. She is currently on the board of the Musical Fund Society and co-chairs the Strategic Planning Committee, and has served on the board of Cedar Park Neighbors and as President of the Board of Drexel University's Arts Administration Graduate Association. Carly’s been a grant panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts, Philadelphia Cultural Fund, Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts, and the Musical Fund Society. Carly holds a Bachelor's of Music in Voice Performance from Westminster Choir College, a Master's of Music in Opera Performance from Temple University, and a Master's of Science in Arts Administration from Drexel University. In 2020, Carly was named to Drexel’s “40 Under 40” list, which recognizes the accomplishments of young alumni. She lives with her husband and daughter in West Philadelphia.