Destiny Wilkey

Assistant Director of Operations for Student Involvement

Destiny Wilkey (she/her) has been at Berklee since 2024 and currently serves as the assistant director of operations for Student Involvement. She holds a BA in music management and industry from Georgia State University and is currently pursuing an MA in clinical mental health counseling with a concentration in expressive arts therapy at Lesley University.

In her role, Wilkey supports operational initiatives and student involvement efforts that foster an inclusive, supportive environment where students feel a strong sense of belonging and are empowered to grow. Her work centers on student engagement, leadership development, and creating intentional programs and systems that connect students to the Berklee community.

Prior to her current role, Wilkey served as assistant director of audition & interviews/recruitment experience at Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee. There, she worked closely with students and families navigating the audition process, providing calm solutions-focused support and connecting them to the appropriate campus resources. She collaborated cross-departmentally with the Admissions and Recruitment teams to support student well-being, global events, and large-scale programs. Wilkey also served on the school's culture & community committee and supported the Black Scholars Initiative as a former mentor, reinforcing Berklee’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and holistic student wellness.

Before joining Berklee, Destiny worked at Georgia State University as a campus visit coordinator, where she supported students and families during high-volume visit programs, supervised and trained student ambassadors, and collaborated with campus partners to address urgent student needs. Earlier in her career, she held roles in public relations, marketing, and arts administration, supporting wellness-focused programming, independent artists, and inclusive music initiatives.