Dionne Thornton

Dionne Thornton is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in arts management, community engagement, and educational programming. Currently serving as the Director at ArtsConnection since January 2020, Dionne has held various leadership roles including Associate Director of Teen Programs and Community Engagement and Program Manager. Prior experience includes working as the Art & Social Justice Project Liaison at the Brooklyn Museum, where responsibilities encompassed overseeing museum-school partnerships and providing mentorship in educational settings. Additional roles have spanned freelance consulting in strategic partnerships, marketing initiatives at Butter Beans, Inc., and directorial positions in events and corporate relations at notable organizations such as the International Center of Photography and Carnegie Hall. Dionne holds a BA in History with a minor in Music from Middlebury College.