Signal Cleveland recently published a feature on Marcella J. Brown, the new executive director of the Rainey Institute. The article highlights her as only the fourth leader of the century-old arts organization in nearly 60 years.

Brown grew up in Cleveland and later found the arts as a source of healing after the loss of her husband. She enrolled her children in Rainey programs and took acting classes herself, experiences that shaped her personal and professional path. The article also notes her previous leadership role at Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry, where she spent over a decade building experience in development and communications.

In the piece, Brown reflects on Rainey’s legacy and how deeply it’s woven into the community. She shares her appreciation for the affection people have for the institute, with many proudly calling themselves “Rainey kids.” Signal Cleveland’s profile captures both her story and her vision for guiding Rainey forward.

Special thanks to Najee Hall and Signal Cleveland for this wonderful article!

Read the full article here: https://signalcleveland.org/meet-marcella-j-brown-the-new-executive-director-of-the-rainey-institute-cleveland/