Jessie Youngblood, Interim Managing Director
Accomplished in strategy in implementation, Jessie Youngblood is a creative, big-picture thinker deeply committed to arts, community, equity, and cultural enrichment. Youngblood joins Metro Theater Company having previously served as Development Director at Metro Theater Company, where she successfully devised and executed fundraising strategies, organized key events, and played a critical role in expanding the organization's donor base. Youngblood has a strong background in fundraising and a deep commitment to the company's mission along with a proven ability to drive positive change and foster meaningful connections within the community. Raising millions of dollars annually in various development roles across St. Louis, Youngblood has taken the lead in forging numerous innovative partnerships, making a significant contribution to the sustained growth of several nonprofit arts organizations.