Joshua Hesslein Director of Marketing and Development, UC Berkeley-Department of Theater, Dance & Performance Studies

Josh is an integrated marketing professional, new to the arts management scene, though his roots in performance run deep, dating back to a small part in Oklahoma in first grade. He graduated with a BA in English from McGill University in Montreal and spent 11 years working as an account manager and strategist at advertising agencies, first in Philadelphia, then in Toronto. While in Toronto, Josh found he really enjoyed working with clients such as the Canadian Stage Company, National Ballet School, and the National Arts Centre. After moving to the Bay Area and working in digital advertising for clients like YouTube, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Neutrogena, Josh happily made the move arts-side and now directs marketing and development at the University of California’s Department of Theater, Dance and Performance Studies. When not at the office, Josh can be found at home with his two sons.