Laurel Gilmer Jeopardy Profile: Age, Job, Family, Stats

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Laurel Gilmer Jeopardy Contestant Profile
Laurel Gilmer is an experienced arts administrator and event management professional based in Ithaca, New York. She currently serves as the Director of Events for the Department of Music at Cornell University, a role she assumed in July 2024 after previously serving as the department’s Events Manager from 2017 to 2024. Her work at Cornell involves coordinating music department events, artistic programming, and operational logistics within the university’s renowned music department located in Lincoln Hall. Cornell’s official department directory lists her office in Room 101 of Lincoln Hall and includes her responsibilities within departmental event operations and administration.
Gilmer has built a long career in arts administration, orchestral operations, and concert production. Before joining Cornell University, she spent nearly nine years with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra in various progressively senior artistic operations positions. Her titles there included Artistic Operations Coordinator, Artistic Operations Manager, Assistant Director of Artistic Operations, and eventually Director of Artistic Operations. These roles involved managing artistic programming, orchestral logistics, concert production, and operational coordination in a major professional orchestra environment across the New York metropolitan area.
Her professional background also includes internships and educational positions in the arts sector. She worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Tennessee and completed internships with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Imaginosity: The Dublin Children’s Museum. In addition to her professional work, she has remained active in arts-related volunteer and organizational activities. She has volunteered with the Montclair Film Festival in theater operations and box office support since 2012 and maintains memberships in organizations including the League of American Orchestras, Americans for the Arts, and the Ridgewood Concert Band.
Academically, Laurel Gilmer attended the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with studies in Marketing, International Business, and Music between 2004 and 2008. During her time there, she participated extensively in extracurricular and honors activities, including the Chancellor’s Honors Program, the Cultural Attractions Committee, the UT Band Program, the American Marketing Association, Phi Kappa Phi, and Golden Key. She was recognized as the Top Graduate in the College of Business and also won a prize in the UT School of Music Student Research Contest.
Professionally, Gilmer describes herself as an experienced program manager with expertise in artistic programming and technical implementation, emphasizing organization, collaboration, and operational precision. Her listed skills include arts administration, performing arts, artistic programming, concert production, operations management, orchestral music, music production, and music industry leadership.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Laurel Gilmer |
| Location and Residence | Ithaca, New York, United States |
| Profession and Jobs | Director of Events at Cornell University Department of Music; former Events Manager at Cornell University; former Director of Artistic Operations, Assistant Director of Artistic Operations, Artistic Operations Manager, and Artistic Operations Coordinator at the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra; former Teaching Assistant at the University of Tennessee; former intern at Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Imaginosity: The Dublin Children’s Museum |
| Gender and Sex | Female |
| Age and Date of Birth | |
| Nationality and Ethnicity | American; White/Caucasian |
| Education and School | University of Tennessee-Knoxville, BSBA in Marketing, International Business, and Music (2004–2008); participated in Chancellor’s Honors Program, Cultural Attractions Committee, Music and Culture Society, UT Band Program, American Marketing Association, Phi Kappa Phi, and Golden Key; Top Graduate in the College of Business; UT School of Music Student Research Contest Prizewinner |
| Relationships (Married, Dating, Sexuality) and Family | |
| Biography and More Details | Experienced arts administrator and program manager specializing in artistic programming, concert production, and event management. Currently serves as Director of Events for Cornell University’s Department of Music in Lincoln Hall. Has nearly two decades of experience in orchestral operations and higher education arts administration. Active volunteer with the Montclair Film Festival since 2012. Member of Ridgewood Concert Band, League of American Orchestras, and Americans for the Arts. Skills include arts administration, performing arts, artistic programming, concert production, operations management, orchestral music, music production, and music industry leadership. Cornell office located at Lincoln Hall Room 101 with contact information publicly listed through the university directory. |
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Laurel Gilmer Jeopardy Results
| Tuesday, 12 May 2026 | Tristan Williams Originally Lincoln, Nebraska Data Scientist 4 Day Winnings of $76,199 Winning Score: $27,300 Round 2 Score: $23,700 Round 1 Score: $8,600 | Laurel Gilmer Ithaca, New York Music Events Director Final Score: $0 Round 2 Score: $4,600 Round 1 Score: $2,400 | Will Thornton Worthington, Ohio Teacher Final Score: $9,200 Round 2 Score: $9,200 Round 1 Score: $2,800 |
