Sharon Vandezande

Sharon Vandezande, MS, with an Advanced Certificate in Project Management, has extensive experience in theatre and education, currently serving as a Stage Manager and Instructor at the Rochester Institute of Technology since 2005. Responsibilities include facilitating communication across creative and technical departments for productions, mentoring staff, and overseeing various production elements. Additionally, Sharon has held roles as a Research Administrator, Senior Staff Specialist for Facilities and Sustainability, and adjunct professor, emphasizing dramatic literature and interpersonal communication. Sharon's contributions extend to Blackfriars Theatre as Secretary of the Board of Directors and previous roles at Geva Theatre Center, where production management and coordination were key. Educational achievements include a Master of Science in Management and a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Visual Arts.