Bob Mirakian

Bob Mirakian (Director of Development) is thrilled to be a new member of the team and comes to the Aurora Theatre from Naples, FL, where he worked with donors supporting the United Way of Collier and the Keys (Director of Philanthropy) and the educational nonprofit Grace Place for Children and Families. He was previously Assistant Director of Toledo Opera in Ohio, with a portfolio that included strategic planning, fundraising, and artistic operations. Bob has been a professional musician for more than 20 years, leading orchestras, operas and musicals as a conductor and playing in everything from rock bands to symphonies as a cellist. He is a Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE), holds a doctorate in music from Indiana University, a master’s in music from the University of Illinois, and is a cum laude graduate of Dartmouth College.