NASHVILLE, TN (CelebrityAccess) — The CMA Foundation, the Country Music Association’s nonprofit arm focused on expanding music education in the U.S., announced that Michelle Kirk has been appointed to the role of Senior Director and will join the organization’s leadership team, effective December 1st.
In her new role, Kirk will contribute to the strategic planning, program development, operational oversight, and directing of CMA Foundation initiatives and goals, representing the CMA with artists, partners, donors, and other stakeholders.
Kirk first joined CMA in 2012 as Strategic Partnerships Coordinator, before she was elevated to Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships before making a jump to WME in 2015 for a role as Brand Partnerships Agent.
In 2019, she returned to the CMA fold, taking a role as Director, Integrated Marketing before being promoted to Senior Director, Integrated Marketing earlier this year.
“We are thrilled to welcome Michelle to our team,” says Tiffany Kerns, CMA Foundation, Executive Director and CMA Senior Vice President, Industry Relations & Philanthropy. “Her expertise and fresh perspective align perfectly with our strategic vision for growth and innovation. As we move forward, I am confident that she will play a pivotal role in helping us reach new heights, creating lasting impact, and driving meaningful progress. Together, we’re building a future full of possibilities!”
“I am thrilled to be joining the CMA Foundation team in this new role,” says Kirk. “My time overseeing the integrated marketing efforts and building strong partnerships at CMA has prepared me to enhance the mission and drive impactful initiatives at the CMA Foundation. I’m looking forward to collaborating with the team and community to continue to elevate our impact.”
