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Deborah Kelleher is the Director of the Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM), appointed in 2010. She holds academic qualifications including an MBA, MA (Musicology), and BA (Mod). Her leadership has driven strategic initiatives such as RIAM Podium (training musicians for orchestras), the Historical Performance Department, and the Open Youth Orchestra of Ireland (OYOI). She spearheaded RIAM’s affiliation with Trinity College Dublin (TCD) and launched innovative programs like the RIAM Young Artist Programme and music-society modules for TCD students.
- Key Roles: Director of RIAM, President of the European Association of Conservatoires (since 2022).
- Academic Contributions: Curricular reforms, international partnerships (e.g., Juilliard School, Guildhall), and €400k Erasmus+ funding for the PRIhME research project.
- Infrastructure: Led a €27M campus redevelopment in Dublin, doubling teaching studios and facilities.
Her focus on accessibility includes the RIAM Adult Division, offering exams, online courses, and performance opportunities for adult musicians. She advocates for inclusive creativity and has expanded professional development programs for music educators globally.
