Dooley, an experienced arts administrator and leader, will begin July 1. She succeeds Marsha Dobrzynski, who is retiring at the end of June after 27 years leading the organization, which aims to 'ignite student learning, creativity, and success through the arts.'
Marsha Dobrzynski
Marsha Dobrzynski is retiring as president and CEO of the Center for Arts-Inspired Learning (CAL) this summer after 27 years of service, according to a news release. It has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my life; second, of course, to my family, Dobrzynski said in a provided statement.
In its 68th year, the organization s mission is to ignite student learning, creativity, and success through the arts, according to its website. It s an affiliate of the Young Audiences Arts for Learning Network.
Dobrzynski s last day will be June 30, according to a spokeswoman. A search for a replacement has been ongoing for the past five months, and an announcement to introduce a new leader will happen soon, she added.