Lynne Toye assumed the role of Executive Director of the New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund in 2021. She is pleased to be able to combine her passion for the arts with the mission of the New Jersey Arts & Culture Renewal Fund. In her role, Ms. Toye is responsible for shaping and implementing the fundraising and grantmaking strategy for the Fund. Her background includes senior leadership roles in arts administration, higher education, and for-profit organizations. Prior to joining the Fund, Ms. Toye served as the Chief Administrative Officer at the Harlem School of the Arts in New York City. Ms. Toye holds an MBA from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and a B.S. in Systems Engineering from University of Virginia. In her spare time she enjoys getting outdoors to enjoy New Jersey’s beautiful parks, going to local galleries, and taking in performances at many venues around the state. She is also an oil painter and a mentor to emerging artists.