Jonathan brings a collaborative, strategic, and learner-first mindset to Berklee POPP.
BOSTON, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Berklee's Pre-college, Online, and Professional Programs (POPP) division has appointed a new dean, Jonathan Mahoney, effective May 28. With a career in EdTech that spans nearly two decades, Mahoney brings an innovative approach to Berklee POPP, furthering the college's goal of making music education accessible worldwide. In this role, Mahoney will oversee academic operations and innovative program development for Berklee Online, Berklee Summer Programs, and Berklee Press.
"I'm inspired by Berklee's expansion of access and experimentation of new methods of learning," said Mahoney. "I feel so fortunate to both learn from and contribute to this next chapter of innovation at Berklee."
As the former vice president of online learning at the Recording Academy, Mahoney was responsible for launching GRAMMY GO, the academy's first creator-to-creator learning platform. Prior to that, he spent more than a decade at 2U, which provides the technology and services behind edX. As vice president and general manager, he partnered with leading faculty and administrators to design and scale online graduate programs at institutions including Tufts, NYU, Yale, and Emerson.
"Jonathan's learner-first mindset and track record of scaling innovative programs align seamlessly with our mission," said Berklee Online cofounder and CEO Debbie Cavalier. "We are thrilled to welcome him as we continue to break new ground in how we teach, reach, and inspire students from around the world."
Mahoney was selected following a highly competitive search that drew a wide range of external applicants and included broad input from across the Berklee community.
About Berklee's POPP Division
Berklee's division of Pre-College, Online, and Professional Programs (POPP) is at the forefront of contemporary music education worldwide, providing accessible and affordable education to more than 3.5 million students to date. Currently comprising Berklee Online, Berklee Summer Programs, and Berklee Press, POPP is shaping the key players of tomorrow's music industry through innovative study in performance, production, business, theater, dance, and more.
Media Contact
Colette Greenstein, Berklee College of Music, 1 617-216-0636, [email protected], online.berklee.edu
SOURCE Berklee College of Music
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