Mollie Harris is a writer and arts administrator from Lexington, KY. She joined the Carnegie Center as Development Director in January of 2024. Prior to joining the Carnegie Center, she served in several communications and fundraising roles for the Lexington Philharmonic before becoming the Director of Marketing & Development in 2021. She is a graduate of Berea College with degrees in Social Justice Studies and English Literature, and holds a master’s degree in Arts Administration with a Certificate in Fundraising and Development from the University of Kentucky.

As an arts administrator, Mollie is passionate about building relationships and organizational storytelling. She was first introduced to the work and impact of the Carnegie Center in 2011 when she completed a full-time summer internship in development. She believes that everyone should have the opportunity to make and experience art, and is thrilled to join the Carnegie Center as a full-time staff member working to make a difference in the lives of central Kentuckians through the literary arts and learning.