Aisha Ahmad-Post

Aisha Ahmad-Post is the Executive Director of the Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Denver, where she has raised the organization’s profile as a thought leader in interdisciplinary and international programming. At the Newman Center, Ahmad-Post oversees all aspects of the organization, including strategy, venue management, campus and community engagement, and a robust rentals operation. Ahmad-Post is the artistic director of Newman Center Presents, a multidisciplinary professional arts series showcasing renowned artists and new voices from around the world. Prior to joining the Newman Center, Ahmad-Post was the inaugural Director of the Ent Center for the Arts in Colorado Springs. Previously, she was the Producer of Public Programs for The New York Public Library and has also held positions in artist management and booking at Columbia Artists Management, Inc. and Barrett Vantage. She earned her Bachelors and Master of Music at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music and is an alumna of the Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) Leadership Fellows Program. She was elected to the APAP Board of Directors in 2023, where she serves on the Executive Committee and co-chairs the Governance Committee.