Faculty and Staff


Welcome, Faculty and Staff

This is your one-stop-shop for the information you need as an employee of Interlochen Center for the Arts. Here, you can access resources such as the employee handbook, benefits and policies, dining menu, calendars, research, newsletters, brand guidelines, and more. You can also submit requests to purchasing, safety, maintenance, IT, and complete other functions.

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If you need additional assistance, please reach out to our Human Resources department for more information. 

Tifini McClyde

Tifini McClyde-Blythe

Associate Vice President
Human Resources

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Cory Haight

Cory Haight

Senior Human Resources Specialist

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Jennifer Richards

Jennifer Richards, CVA

Director of Customer Service and Volunteers

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Features & News

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Briana Yarhouse (fourth from left, tan blazer) on the stage at a WAVES event.
Director of Animation Briana Yarhouse travels to India for World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit

During the four-day summit, Yarhouse participated in panel discussions, presented awards, appeared on television, and connected with industry leaders from around the world.

An actor holds a line on a sailboat on a sunny day.
“Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake)” sparkles at Sundance premiere

We sat down with Arts Camp alumna and film director Sierra Falconer, as well as fellow Interlochen alumnus and actor Jim Kaplan (“The Holdovers”), to reflect on the film’s making, lakeside inspiration, and big themes.

A person reads a book in an Adirondack chair by Green Lake
From the pines to the page: Interlochen inspires novels by alumni, faculty, and former staff

Escape to the serenity of northern Michigan, relive the joy of creativity and connection, and explore powerful themes with books by Erika Randall, Howard Lovy, Dara Levan, and other Interlochen authors.

Upcoming Events
All Events
May
24

Academic Info, Academy Student

Arts Academy Commencement

Saturday, May 24, 2025 - 10 a.m. ET

Kresge Auditorium FREE, no tickets required

Jun
4

Interlochen in Town Presents: Community Night at the State - Tick, Tick... Boom!

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - 7 p.m. ET

Traverse City State Theatre Adults $10; Students $6 (FREE for Interlochen Arts Academy students)

Jun
13

Taj Mahal and Keb' Mo': Premier Parking

Friday, June 13, 2025 - 5:30 p.m. ET