About Me
Destiny L. Coleman is a creative director, writer, and classically trained mezzo-soprano celebrated for her dynamic contributions to arts and education. With a distinctive blend of creativity and leadership, she has mastered the art of program creation, management, and community engagement. As the Director of The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business & Entrepreneurship at Ohio Wesleyan University, she fosters innovation and collaboration across disciplines.
Previously, Ms. Coleman served as Director of Education and Artistic Administration for Opera Columbus, where she oversaw the production of annual performances and spearheaded the development of 12 groundbreaking educational programs and 25 community partnerships, engaging over 16,000 individuals annually.
As a mezzo-soprano, Ms. Coleman has performed with The Ohio State University, Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Opera Columbus, and the Lincoln Theatre. She has also performed with artists Heather Headley and Andrea Bocelli, captivating audiences with her artistry and passion.
She has received several awards, including the Next Up Columbus Award from the Columbus Young Professionals Club, recognizing emerging leaders making a positive impact on the future of Columbus; the Sir William Osler, MD, Award from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, honoring her leadership in the Columbus arts community and her commitment to bringing the performing arts to OSU medical center staff and patients; and, in 2023, The Journey: Civil Rights, created and directed by Ms. Coleman, earned the Greater Columbus Arts Council’s Columbus Makes Art Excellence Award, recognized for outstanding achievements in innovation, risk, and artistic excellence in a performance.
Ms. Coleman holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from The Ohio State University and a Master of Science in Business Management and Leadership from Western Governors University. She actively contributes to the arts community as a Board Member of Converging Arts Columbus, Greater Columbus Arts Council Navigator, and Culture Co-Chair of the Columbus Young Professionals Club Leadership Council. She is also an alum of the YWCA Leadership for Social Change Program, the Columbus Young Professionals Club Leadership Academy, and Leadership Delaware County.
What I Do
As a creative, director, and singer, I aim to create programming through a thoughtful, intentional process rooted in inclusiveness, authenticity, and representation of diverse voices and perspectives. These programs go beyond engagement to create new productions and truly inclusive performances, giving representation and opportunities to all artists by celebrating and integrating different cultures, history, and forms of expression.
I aim to create partnerships and programs with organizations that serve and represent their community, working together to blend all art forms, stories, and histories while creating productions and programs that are authentically representative of, and relevant to the voices and perspectives of the entire community.