Jill Erika Braufman is the Board Chair of The Center for Arts Education. Before coming to The Center for Arts Education, Ms. Braufman founded and managed an interior design resource specializing in antique textiles. After managing the business for more than six years, in 2001 she turned her focus towards full-time political and philanthropic pursuits relating to the arts, education, public policy issues and women's health. Jill Braufman is a graduate of Brown University and Parson’s School of Design.