Ep.88: Donna Walker-Kuhne: President, Walker International Communications Group - “Everyone can be a change maker” (Video)
Donna Walker-Kuhne, an award-winning thought leader, writer, and strategist, joins the StageLync Podcast for a powerful continuation of the conversation on equity, access, and cultural transformation in the arts. Building on insights from our recent feature, Donna Walker-Kuhne: Leading Change in the Arts, this episode goes deeper into how meaningful change happens, not through one-off initiatives, but through sustained commitment, education, and community-centered strategies.
As President of Walker International Communications Group and an adjunct professor at New York University and Columbia University, Donna brings over 40 years of experience shaping how arts organizations engage audiences. In this conversation, she expands on the realities facing both nonprofit and commercial sectors today, offering a grounded perspective on resilience, representation, and the evolving role of the arts in society.
From audience development to community engagement, Donna shares actionable strategies for organizations navigating shifting audience behaviors, generational expectations, and the increasing demand for mission-driven work. This episode is a must-listen for arts leaders looking to move beyond intention and into lasting, structural change.
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Podcast Details
- Host: Anna Robb
- Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil
- Music: Jeremy Willi
- Design: Em Holt
- Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo
- Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis
About Donna Walker-Kuhne
Donna is an award-winning thought leader, writer, and strategist for community engagement, audience development, and social justice. She is President of Walker International Communications Group, Inc., a 40-year-old boutique marketing and audience development consulting agency for arts and culture. Her client base is global and she is also an Adjunct Professor at New York University and Columbia University.
About Anna Robb
Anna Robb is the Executive Producer for Our Legacy Creations, a Global Live Entertainment Company, and the CEO of StageLync.com. Originally from Australia, Anna's 23-year career in live entertainment has taken her around the world. Anna has created shows in the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and in many countries across Asia. Always behind the scenes, Anna has been involved in the execution of some of the largest show creations in the world, including “The Beatles: LOVE” by Cirque du Soleil and “The House of Dancing Water” in Macau. Anna holds a (BA) Honours degree in Design for Theatre and Television.