André Coleman is an emerging arts leader and fundraising professional who is the inaugural Director of Development for the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC. He previously served as Associate Director of Philanthropy at Chorus America where he led fundraising efforts and partnered to conceive of and implement the organization’s first regranting program. Prior to working with Chorus America, André served as Institutional Giving Officer at Washington Performing Arts. A double alumnus of George Mason University, André holds a Master of Arts in Arts Management, and a Bachelor of Music with a concentration in vocal performance. In addition to his career as a fundraiser, André is an accomplished vocalist, an avid traveler, a burgeoning tennis player, and lifelong learner.