FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tulsa Ballet Appoints Stacey Jenkins as New Executive Director
TULSA, OK (July 31,2025) — Tulsa Ballet is proud to announce the promotion of Stacey Jenkins to the role of Executive Director. With more than two decades of service and leadership within the organization, Jenkins steps into this role as a natural next chapter in her longstanding dedication to Tulsa Ballet.
Over the past 21 years, Jenkins has held several key roles at Tulsa Ballet, including Education and Outreach Manager, Director of Education, and most recently, General Manager for the past 12 years. Her tenure is marked by growth, innovation, and unwavering dedication to the mission and success of the Ballet.
“Stacey is the embodiment of Tulsa Ballet’s culture of excellence,” said Artistic Director Marcello Angelini. “Her deep institutional knowledge, combined with her proven leadership, strategic thinking, and collaborative spirit, make her the perfect person to lead our administrative operations into the future.”
Among her many accomplishments, Jenkins helped grow the Tulsa Ballet Center for Dance Education from just 60 students to more than 775. She also played a central role in the development of the Hardesty Center for Dance Education, led initiatives that increased ticket sales from $1.09 million to $1.8 million and produced record breaking seasons in both single ticket and subscription revenue. Her leadership was instrumental in steering the organization through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and guiding its path to recovery.
As Executive Director, Jenkins will oversee all administrative departments and functions, including continued leadership of the Center for Dance Education. She will work closely with the artistic team and Board of Directors to chart the organization’s strategic course for the next five years and beyond.
“I am truly honored to step into the role of Executive Director at Tulsa Ballet, an organization that has played such a significant role in my professional and personal life over the past 21 years,” says Jenkins. “It is a privilege to lead alongside such a dedicated and talented team as we continue to elevate the arts in Tulsa and beyond, find new ways to engage and inspire our community, and uphold the artistic excellence that defines Tulsa Ballet. A big thank you to Marcello, our staff, and our Board of Directors for their trust and support.”
Jessie Kenney
Content Creator
Email: Jessie.kenney@tulsaballet.org
Phone: (918) 396-5949
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