Christian Curtin

Christian Curtin serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Arts Management program within George Mason University's College of Visual and Performing Arts at the Arlington campus. Concurrently, he holds the position of Controller at National Public Radio (NPR), overseeing accounting, financial reporting, tax functions, and financial operations for the organization.

His academic and professional foundation includes:

• BS in Accounting from George Mason University

Professor Curtin specializes in nonprofit financial management within arts and cultural institutions, drawing from 20+ years of hands-on experience. His expertise encompasses nonprofit accounting systems, financial controls, budgeting for arts organizations, and tax compliance for media nonprofits. This knowledge is directly informed by leadership roles at NPR, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Common Cause, and audit engagements with KPMG for clients including the Smithsonian Institution and National Geographic Society.