Jacob’s Pillow Appoints Ygor Lobo as Associate Director of Human Resources
Tom O’Connor Consulting Group (TOCG) is pleased to announce that Ygor Lobo (he/him) has been appointed Associate Director of Human Resources by Jacob’s Pillow (Pamela Tatge, Executive & Artistic Director; AJ Pietrantone, Deputy Director) in Becket, Massachusetts, following our extensive search led by Dr. Edie Demas, TOCG’s Vice President of Organizational Strategy.
Ygor Lobo most recently served as Human Resources Manager at New York Theatre Workshop. Previously to NYTW, Ygor served as a senior member of the HR team at the Police Athletic League of New York. Ygor brings a human centered approach to HR combined with a focus on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA), healthy workplace cultures, recruitment and retention, and professional development.
"We are excited to welcome Ygor to the Pillow at this time," remarked Deputy Director A. J. Pietrantone. "His experience is just what we need and really compliments other resources we have devoted to supporting the culture and requirements of our workplace community."
Ygor looks forward to continuing his work in the performing arts sector and joining the thriving artistic community in Becket and the surrounding area, sharing, “I am honored and thrilled to join the incredible team at Jacob's' Pillow. As we move forward, I am committed to fostering a culture that prioritizes people and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and access for all members of our community. Together, we can create a welcoming and celebratory space where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. I am excited to work with such a talented and dedicated team to create meaningful and impactful experiences that inspire, engage, and uplift communities through the transformative power of dance.”
Expanding on the theme of community, Edie Demas offered, “I couldn’t be more delighted for both Jacob’s Pillow and Ygor. Ygor’s international experience combined with his community focus, values-centred approach and passion for the performing arts is a terrific fit for the forward facing people and culture work of Jacob’s Pillow.”
About Jacob’s Pillow
Jacob’s Pillow, a National Historic Landmark and recipient of the National Medal of Arts, is a year-round center for dance and home to America's longest-running international dance festival located in the beautiful Berkshires of Western Massachusetts. The Pillow encompasses the world-renowned international Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, presenting more than 50 dance companies and over 350 events each summer; The School at Jacob’s Pillow, one of the most prestigious professional dance training centers in the U.S.; the Pillow Lab, a residency program that supports new choreography; growing Community Engagement programs that serve local school children, artists, and community members alike; rare and extensive dance Archives, open to the public, which chronicle more than a century of dance through photographs, videos of performances and talks with artists, costumes, and scholarly essays; a Fellows Program, and an Internship Program that provide professional advancement and training opportunities.
Jacob’s Pillow is committed to providing an inclusive, diverse, accessible, and equitable environment that cultivates the celebration of the art of dance and its positive impact on communities. Jacob’s Pillow’s mission is to support dance creation, presentation, education, and preservation; and to engage and deepen public appreciation and support for dance. Organization-wide values include inclusion, leadership, integrity, flexibility, partnership, and sustainability. Learn more about Jacob’s Pillow, its mission statement, and its values here.
About Tom O’Connor Consulting Group
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