Leanne Tintori serves as a consultant for the New York State Council on the Arts’ (NYSCA) Dance and State & Local Partnerships programs, bringing over 30 years of experience as a grantmaker, presenter, producer, and advocate.

During her 17-year tenure at NYSCA, Leanne served as Program Director and developed numerous statewide initiatives. These include the Statewide Community Regrants program (a partnership network supporting local arts and community building), the NYS Choreographers Initiative (a fellowship for emerging upstate dance makers), and the Audience Building Project (supporting nonprofit presenters and audience sustainability).

Prior to NYSCA, Leanne served as Program Director for the Tribeca Performing Arts Center and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. For over a decade, she was also the Director of Education, Youth and Family Programs at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM).