Sofia Hailu

Managing Director

Sofia Hailu is an artist and coach whose creative passion extends to leadership development and organizational sustainability. In her role as Managing Director, she works to build strong support structures around the bold visions of Iris Music Project’s artists, collaborators, and stakeholders. She was previously a musician with the United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and later held administrative and management positions with The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, The Kennedy Center, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, and Hailu Coaching & Collaborations, LLC (current.) Sofia holds an MA in Arts Management (American U.,) an MM in Flute Performance (Indiana U.,) and a Certificate in Executive Leadership Coaching (Georgetown U.)