Corinna Bakken

Corinna Bakken is an experienced costume department director currently managing a team of 12 at Minnesota Opera, overseeing a significant budget to produce multiple opera builds while prioritizing anti-racism and EDI initiatives. Previously, Corinna served as the costume department manager at Arizona Opera Company, leading a smaller team on a non-profit budget, and held various roles focused on costume management and education, including positions at The New School and The Santa Fe Opera. Corinna's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Management and History from The College of Santa Fe and a CELTA certification for teaching English as a second language.