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Marcia White (born 1948) is the president, and executive director, of Saratoga Performing Arts Center, a music venue located on the grounds of Saratoga Spa State Park, in Saratoga Springs, New York. Before her current position she was an aide to New York Senator Joe Bruno.
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Education and early career
White is a graduate of Hudson Valley Community College and University at Albany. She also received a bachelor's degree from the College of Saint Rose in 2000, where she serves on its board of directors. She was a registered nurse until becoming involved with civic affairs and charities.
While an aide to Bruno, White worked on health care issues and served as his press secretary. White also helped initiate Generating Employment, a New York science (Gen-NY-sis, or Genysis) program.
SPAC
White became executive director of SPAC in 2005. In 2006, she secured $2.1 million in New York State funds to rehabilitate the venue. Her twin goals were to raise money and to increase SPAC's profile as a cultural and concert venue. She continued the New York City Ballet summer residency at SPAC, which had seen declining attendance through 2005. The 2006 season at SPAC included the New York City Ballet and the Philadelphia Orchestra.
White created a new logo and web presence for SPAC.
During her tenure as executive director, White served on a transition team for newly elected Governor Eliot Spitzer.
The 2007 SPAC season started after a significant update.
In 2008, White focused on promoting the Philadelphia Orchestra summer residency at SPAC, introducing performers such as pianist Yuja Wang.
White has announced she plans to retire as executive director at the end of the 2016 season.