Jonathan Kwock
B.S. Theatre, Musical Theatre Certificate, Northwestern University

Area(s) of Interest: Music, Theatre, Dance, Photography,  Entrepreneurship, PR/Marketing

Experience: 6 years as a performer and dance captain for Disney Cruise Line

Ideal Job in 10 Years: Producer for new works at Disney

What led you to enroll in the MSLCE program at Northwestern? A desire to round out my knowledge and skills in the operations of arts institutions, and the credentials to prove to these institutions that I am able and qualified.

What are you most looking forward to about the MSLCE program? Most excited – marketing class, most anxious – finance class

If you could have lunch with one person (living or dead), who would it be? And why? Bob Iger, Disney CEO – He effortlessly balances the needs of one of the biggest companies in the world while maintaining the integrity of the art

If you had to describe yourself in three words, they would be… Ambitious, methodical, odd

Which leader or influential figure inspires you the most and why? Pete Buttigieg – I am fascinated by his ability to navigate high profile leadership positions within his queer identity