Jana Krupkova serves as Executive Director of the Vaclav Havel Center in New York, where she oversees the organization’s public programming, cultural initiatives, international partnerships, and strategic development in support of the legacy of Vaclav Havel and the advancement of democratic values, human rights, and artistic and intellectual dialogue.

Originally from the Czech Republic, Jana brings a background spanning both the performing arts and nonprofit sectors, with experience in artistic production, international cultural collaborations, and mission-driven programming that connects the arts with public discourse and civic engagement. Alongside her work at the Vaclav Havel Center, she is the founder and artistic director of NU AVE ART, an international production company focused on cross-cultural artistic projects and live performances.

A classically trained pianist, Jana studied Classical Piano at the Music Conservatory in the Czech Republic before earning a BA in Music Business from William Paterson University in New Jersey. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with institutions including Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the Grammy U Program, Si-Yo Music Society Foundation, and the Center for Musical Excellence.