Prior to being named Director in 2018, Schloner first joined the Northrop team as General Manager in 2016, overseeing business operations. She has held positions in various nonprofit and for-profit organizations as well as in University performing arts venues in the Upper Midwest. Her strategic and operational leadership experience in venue and event management, promotion, production, and touring quickly proved to be a valuable asset. Under her leadership, she continues to help expand and oversee vital mission-driven programming. Schloner is committed to building University and community partnerships in the Twin Cities and throughout Minnesota. With the global impact of COVID-19, in 2020 Schloner successfully led her team through critical changes to provide new ways of delivering programming and artist engagement and educational opportunities, and continues to maintain Northrop’s excellence.