WHO WE ARE

Leila Fitzpatrick oversees the Cultural Development Corporation’s advisory services, including consulting, technical assistance and Flashpoint business center activities.

Since joining CuDC as its second staff member in June 2000, Leila has been integral in building the organization and growing its staff, as well as shaping and directing CuDC’s programs. Leila served as Deputy Director from 2004 until 2011, overseeing internal operations including all of CuDC’s programs, finance, facilities and human resources.

Leila played an integral role in all aspects of planning and creating Flashpoint and Source — from outlining the multi-tenant concept to spurring the expanded technical assistance services in Flashpoint’s Business Center. Leila has also managed promotional programs such as 3rd Thursday events in the 7th Street Arts District, Art in Vacant Windows and Art-O-Matic.

Leila’s background working in arts organizations and examining the arts in a social and historical framework provides her with an important context in which to position the arts as a tool for economic and community development. Leila came to CuDC in 2000 from the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution. Leila graduated Magna Cum Laude from Bowdoin College with a Bachelor of Arts in art history and Russian.