Amy Holihan is the Executive Director of Music Columbus, having been promoted from Deputy Director in 2026. She began her work with the organization in 2020 as a project consultant then joined the staff full-time in 2022.

Her work in the arts spans genres and cities. A former professional ballet dancer, she performed with Pennsylvania Ballet and New York City Ballet during a seven-year career as a working artist. She then worked in development and marketing for organizations such as The School of American Ballet, Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, and Columbus Metropolitan Library. 

Amy is passionate about working closely with musicians to improve access and opportunity. As Deputy Director of Music Columbus, she led the creation of the Better Together Music Incubator as well as the 2023 Greater Columbus Music Census. She also spearheaded the economic development study, “Sound Investment: The Economic Impact of Music in Columbus,” released in 2025. 

She earned a B.A. in English from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.A. in Arts Policy and Administration from The Ohio State University. In her spare time, you can find her at a show, walking her dog Scout, or working on her sewing skills. 

Hope Selah joined the team in 2023 and serves as the Project Coordinator. Hope holds a B.A in Music Technology from Capital University, with a minor in Religious Studies, graduating summa cum laude.

Hope performs under her solo project and with the band Kids of the Cinema. She enjoys going out to local shows, traveling to interesting cities, and engaging in all things creative.