JUDITH MITCHELL
CEO, RAYMOND F. KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, WEST PALM BEACH
Mitchell, the only CEO the center has had since its completion in 1992, retires this year. With 200 full-time employees and 500 volunteers, the center offers a schedule of national and international artists and companies along with arts education programs, hosting more than 2.6 million students since its inception. She’s currently leading a $50-million campaign to support a redesign and facility expansion.
| EDUCATION | Abilene Christian University |
| PROFESSIONAL EVOLUTION | Over the years we’ve had hurricanes, labor issues and other crises. I’ve found that being orderly about tackling problems carries the day. |
| SOMETHING SURPRISING | I love skeet shooting. |
| ALTERNATE CAREER? | I’m very entrepreneurial, so I’m sure I would have started a business of my own. |
| FAVORITE VACATION | Ten days in the Galapagos Islands. The ability to get so close to the wildlife – because they don’t view us as predators there – was an amazing experience. |