Derek works closely with the Center's Director and Executive Committee to shape UCHV's medium- and long-term priorities, to translate these priorities into concrete policies and programs, and to oversee the Center's successful day-to-day operations. Prior to joining Princeton University as Manager of the McGraw Center in 2021, Derek was Director of Rutgers Community Arts at Mason Gross School of the Arts and led the educational outreach efforts of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center for 10 years. Derek began his career as a middle school instrumental music teacher in Brooklyn. He holds an MBA from Rutgers Business School and a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam.