EILEEN YANOVIAK, PH.D.
Director
Carnegie Center for
Art and History
THE
ISSUE
Boards, volunteer or community work:
My life is dedicated to non-profit community work every day! I also
serve on the Board of the Southeastern College Art Conference;
Generation WOW Mentor; former Big Brothers Big Sisters Arts
Workplace Mentor.
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In terms of growth and economic development, where would
you like to see Southern Indiana in 10 years?
I would like to see the arts and culture sector in Southern Indiana
experience exponential growth. The arts enhance quality of life and
build a creative capital that attracts and retains talent for regional
businesses. The arts are valuable contributors to the business
economy¬–$61 billion nationwide each year. Southern Indiana can
have a bigger piece of that pie.
Who or what motivates you?
My passion for putting art and history in the hands and minds of more
people, regardless of race, gender, age, and socio-economics, is the
core principle that motivates me every day. Artists and historians are
storytellers – how can I share those stories more broadly?
What habits/routines have helped with your success?
I am a connector, and I always see the potential for collaboration. We
all succeed when businesses, organizations and people connect to
leverage talent and resources. Nonprofits like the Carnegie necessarily
run lean, so we rely on the human energy and financial generosity that
our partners provide. In turn, we champion our business supporters
and celebrate our non-profit peers.
What pushes you through your most difficult times?
An educator at heart, I am privileged to lead an institution that teaches
and inspires people every day. I am constantly reenergized by our
mission to engage, inform, and connect. The big picture guides me
through everyday challenges.
What are you most proud of professionally?
I am especially proud of the Carnegie’s recent success raising funds to
expand and enhance children’s programs and outreach. Stay tuned!
Personally, I am proud of succeeding professionally while being a
mother. Balancing a family and professional life requires practical
skills like efficiency and adaptability. More importantly, parenthood
fosters empathy and compassion that permeate the workplace.
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