Mia Hooper

(she/her)
Sketch of a smiling woman with curly hair, glasses, and a zip-up jacket.

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Chief Operating Officer 412.391.2060 x222

Joined the Arts Council in May 2019

Oversees the organization's internal staff, systems, and processes. Mia also translates the Arts Council’s strategic priorities into actionable and sustainable steps for the organization.


Bio

Mia is the Chief Operating Officer at the Arts Council, where she helps keep the organization running behind the scenes. She also serves on the Executive Committee for Disability Lead, a national organization that helps people with disabilities step into leadership roles. Closer to home, Mia is a Council Member for East McKeesport Borough, where she’s all about making her community a better place through smart planning and getting neighbors involved. She holds an Economics degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. When she’s not working, you’ll find her hanging out with her family or binge-watching her favorite crime dramas.