The International Documentary Association has named Rachel Denny deputy executive director of the nonprofit organization, reporting directly to IDA executive director Dominic Asmall Willsdon .

Denny, who has served in leadership roles at the Sundance Institute, Film at Lincoln Center, and United States Artists, began her new role this week. She will be based in New York, where more than a quarter of IDA members live. The IDA, which supports the documentary community through year-round programs and grants, and presents the annual IDA Documentary Awards, is based in Los Angeles.

Denny has served “as an external affairs consultant to IDA for nearly a year through her firm, Media Philanthropy Advisory,” the IDA said in a release, noting that Media Philanthropy Advisory “has also worked with Brooklyn Academy of Music, Cinereach, Peace is Loud, and Wavelength Productions on fundraising, strategic planning, and audience development.”

Ina Fichman, board president of the IDA, said in a statement, “Rachel has…