Janet Wong (elected 2024) is a seasoned performing arts leader with deep expertise in contemporary dance and performance across the U.S. and internationally. From 1995 to 2025, she served as Associate Artistic Director of New York Live Arts and the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, where her work encompassed curation, creation, production, education, and mentorship. Her curatorial and artistic interests span intersectional systems, technology, education, environmental justice, international exchange, and, of course, the transformative potential of art and performance. Janet is a mentor at NEW INC, the New Museum’s cultural incubator, and serves on the boards of the Jerome Foundation and Big Dance Theater.

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