Heather Kendrick

Heather Kendrick Stanton currently serves as the Vice President of Education & Community Programs at Aspen Music Festival and School, having held multiple roles within the organization since October 2018. Previously, Heather was crowned Miss Michigan 2017, where advocacy for arts education and children's health was central. As the M-Prize Program Director at the University of Michigan's School of Music, Theatre & Dance, Heather successfully launched an international chamber music competition. Heather's background includes performance as a violinist with NuClassica, operations management at Cambridge International String Academy, and customer service roles at Zingerman's. Educational credentials include a Master’s degree in Education Leadership from Harvard Graduate School of Education and dual bachelor's degrees in Organizational Studies and Instrumental Music Education from the University of Michigan.