Niki Spruill

Capital Harmony Works (CHW) has named Niki Spruill as its new executive director. Spruill has served for the past two years as CHW’s director of development, advancing corporate and community partnerships while also stewarding individual support for programs.

Spruill played a key role in planning and executing last spring’s successful “One Voice” gala, which raised significant funds for the organization.

“We are thrilled to have Niki step into the role of executive director,” said Genevieve Thayer, chair of the board of trustees. “Her deep understanding of the organization, her ability to foster community relationships, and her dedication to creative youth development make her the ideal leader to guide us into the future.”

In this role, Spruill will oversee CHW’s operations including fundraising, program development, and community outreach, while continuing the mission of fostering a supportive environment for youth through music and the arts.

“I am honored to take on this new role and continue to support the incredible work Capital Harmony Works does to unite and inspire our community through music,” said Spruill. “I look forward to working with our talented team, board, and partners to expand our reach and impact even further.”

Born and raised in Trenton, Spruill discovered a passion for performance early on through programs like All Stars at the YMCA and Mill Hill Playhouse. She is on the board of Every Child Valued, and is a liaison for the Souls to the Polls voter registration movement. She is also an active member of the Community Foundation of New Jersey.

After earning a master’s degree in stage and production management from the California Institute of the Arts, Spruill became involved in Atlanta’s Jomandi Productions, followed by stage management roles at Alliance Theatre of Atlanta, the Evidence Room on Los Angeles, and the Classical Theatre of Harlem. Achievements include stage managing Beckett Shorts starring Mikhail Baryshnikov and the west coast premiere of Suzan-Lori Parks’ In the Blood.