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Global MBA Cohort

2026 Cohort

The Global Leaders Institute welcomes the 2026 Cohort of its Global Arts MBA — 80 distinguished cultural professionals selected from 500+ applications across 94 countries. Chosen for their leadership, vision, and capacity to shape the future of the creative sector, the 2026 Global Arts MBA Cohort brings a striking diversity of industry experience. Their roles span founders, policymakers, curators, career artists, researchers, and entrepreneurs — to creative directors, fashion designers, architects, and award-winning filmmakers.

Members of the 2026 Global Arts MBA Cohort represent Albania, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Canada, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Germany, Ghana, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Lebanon, Mexico, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Puerto Rico, Rwanda, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela. Follow this remarkable group as they embark on a year of career-shaping growth, applied learning, and international field exchanges.

Paris Alexandra, CEO and Founder of The Brooklyn Wellness Club, is a creative entrepreneur from the US. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing, and empowers people, leaders and communities to connect through mindfulness and well-being.
United States
The Brooklyn Wellness Club
CEO & Founder
Dr. Ludovic Allenspach is President of LIEDBasel, an Executive Board member of Academia Group Switzerland, and CEO of Swiss Academy Group, driving innovation in education, music, and sports. Originally from Switzerland, Dr. Allenspach is an educational leader and cultural scholar.
Switzerland
LIEDBasel
President
Lisa-Maree Amos is Principal Flute of Orchestra Victoria and a staff member at the Melbourne University Conservatorium of Music. Originally from Australia, Amos has decades of experience performing first in Europe and the US before returning to Australia.
Australia
Orchestra Victoria
Principal Flute

Ireri Anaya Mugica is Founder of abra projects, a boutique agency that works to promote international cooperation and mobility for Mexican and Global South artists. Based in Mexico City and with a decade of professional dance experience, her work now focuses on advocacy and building support systems in the performing arts sector.

Mexico
Abra Projects
Founder & Creative Director

Amy Appleton is Project Director of Connected Arts Networks at the National Art Education Association. Originally from the US, Appleton leads interdisciplinary teams to design virtual professional learning communities for arts educators nationwide.

United States
National Art Education Association
CAN Project Director
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Lizzie Ball is a UK-born violinist, vocalist, and entrepreneur. With degrees from Cambridge and London conservatoires, she founded Classical Kicks to bring classical music to wider audiences, including a residency at Ronnie Scott’s. A leader and collaborator, she’s worked with Hugh Jackman and Liam Gallagher. She is also a Transformational Coach and the new Creative Co-Director of Ronnie Scott’s Classical.

United Kingdom
Ronnie Scott’s
Creative Co-Director

Noah Benzie-Drayton is a dancer at Northern Ballet. Originally from Australia and the UK, Benzie-Drayton has performed as a freelance artist across the UK and internationally, and with companies such as the Paris Opera Ballet and English National Ballet.

Australia
Northern Ballet
Dancer
Richard Chwastiak is Manager of External Affairs at the Cape Symphony, leading Cape Symphony Presents, the organization’s innovative concert and booking division. Originally from the US, Chwastiak bridges music, performance, entrepreneurship, and arts marketing.

United States
Cape Symphony
Manager | External Affairs

Kristian Clarke is Consulting Lead at DoGood Funding and former Executive Director of Dancer Transition Resource Centre, advising for profits and nonprofits through grant proposals, consulting, and training. Originally from Canada, Clarke has led national programs supporting artists’ rights, wellness, and career transitions.
Canada
DoGood Funding
Consulting Lead

Alvin Crawford is an acclaimed opera singer, Broadway performer, and educator with three decades of performing experience. Originally from Toronto and a graduate of the Juilliard Opera Center, he advances arts access for all through program development with Sing For Hope.

Canada
Sing for Hope
Program Development

Victoria Detres is Director of RISE Theatre. Born and raised in New York City and of Puerto Rican and Albanian descent, Detres also serves on the Board of Kaleidoscope Dreams Foundation and The Play Company, and has extensive experience as a producer in various theater companies.

Albania, Puerto Rico & USA
RISE Theatre Directory
Program Manager

Ram Devineni is Founder and President of Rattapallax, Inc. Based in New York City and New Delhi, Devineni produces films and socially driven comics and is the creator of India’s first female comic book hero, Priya, a finalist for the Global Arts Prize for Innovation.
United States
Rattapallax, Inc
Founder & President
Meg Doyle, is an educator at the Brentwood School and a literature and writing teacher and a creative strategist. Originally from the US, Doyle has experience in journalism, publishing, and cultural leadership. A former ESPN journalist turned global fashion reporter, Doyle has shaped New York Times bestsellers and led global youth summits.
United States
Brentwood School
Humanities Professor
Genevieve Dugard is National Creative Producer at Big hART, working with producers and artists to create and deliver projects. Originally from Australia, Dugard has more than 25 years of experience in arts and social change initiatives.
Australia
Big hART
National Creative Producer
Camilo Estrada is Arts and Culture Manager at Black and Tan Hall, a limited cooperative association in Seattle. Originally from the US, Estrada is also the bandleader and bassist for The New Triumph and Winter in America, and performs regularly with various musical groups.
United States
Black & Tan Hall
Arts Manager
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Joaquin Ezcurra is an artist and cartographer with Aerocene, advancing aerosolar data visualization and collaborating with leading cultural and scientific institutions worldwide. Originally from Argentina, he is also a web developer and marine technician who explores atmospheric forces and aerial sensing.

Argentina
Aerocene
Cartographer

Farah Fancy is Co-Director of the CanAsian Arts Network and Le Groupe Herencias. Originally from Canada, Fancy is an artist, consultant, and public speaker, advancing social change and global impact through business development and equitable systems grounded in therapeutic and Indigenous practices.
Canada
CanAsian Arts Network
Co-Director
Courtney Ford is Interim Executive Director of Nu Deco Ensemble and a nonprofit consultant, advocating for the creative economy and its social impact. Originally from the US, Ford has previously worked with Cooper Union, GLAAD, Miami City Ballet, and the New York Philharmonic.

United States
CKF Collective
CEO

 
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Emily Frasen is Founder and President of the Lynn Celestin Pianists’ Foundation. From the US, Frasen is a classical pianist and music professional, as well as a piano and voice instructor in the New Orleans area.

United States
Lynn Celestin Pianists’ Foundation
Founder
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Johanna Marie von Frieling is Manager at Made auf Veddel e.V., a Hamburg-based social business combining textile production, education, and art. Originally from Germany, von Frieling empowers immigrant women through bespoke tailoring, creative growth, and social support.

Germany
Made auf Veddel
Manager

Catalina Gallo is a visual artist, illustrator, and writer. Originally from Colombia but currently living in Venezuela, Gallo explores themes of history and personal memory and their impact on individual and social identity. Engaging with art through various media, Gallo maintains a poetic perspective throughout her work. 
 

Colombia
History & Social Identity
Visual Artist & Writer

Thea Gavanski is Front of House Assistant at the Coronet Theatre in London. Originally from the UK, Gavanski holds a degree in History and Russian from UCL, studied Fine Art at the National Academy of Art in Sofia, and has worked with DNEG, Sky, and the Sofia Documentary Festival.
United Kingdom
The Coronet Theatre
Front of House Assistant

Marta Gritella, from Italy, is Studio Supervisor at Juan Garaizabal’s sculpture studio, overseeing international interns. She holds an arts degree from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera.

Italy
Juan Garaizabal Art
Studio Supervisor
Darren Hargan is Founder of Le Foyer des Artistes. Originally from Ireland, Hargan began a career at the Opernhaus Zürich and has since been a guest at Theater an der Wien, Le Grand Théâtre de Genève, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, ORF Radio-Symphonieorchester, Symphonieorchester Vorarlberg, and Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana.
Ireland
Le Foyer des Artistes
Founder
Natalie Harnett is Music Development Manager at the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. Originally from the UK, Harnett is also a multidisciplinary performer, arranger, and educator, specializing in piano, flute, and vocals.

United Kingdom
ABRSM
Music Development Manager

Elizabeth Helgeson is Director of Artistic Planning and Administration at the New York Philharmonic. From the US, Helgeson has supported the New York artistic community through previous roles at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and the Talea Ensemble.

United States
New York Philharmonic
Director | Artistic Planning & Admin

Kyle Henning is Director of Program Operations at the Brooklyn Youth Chorus. Holding dual nationality, Henning oversees organizational operations and leads strategic initiatives to broaden access to music education, and has served as a music educator, arts administrator, and Corporal of the Canadian Forces.
United States
Brooklyn Youth Chorus
Director of Program Operations
Andrew Hitz is owner of Hitz Academy, founder of Pedal Note Media, and a director of The Mockingbird Foundation. Originally from the US, Hitz toured the world for 14 years as a member of Boston Brass.
United States
Hitz Academy
Founder
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Dr. Sara Hubrich is Professor of Music in the Context of Cultural Work at the University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt. From Germany, Dr. Hubrich is a violinist and violist who blends extended interpretations with creative community engagement through her performances.

Germany
Uni. of Applied Science Darmstadt
Professor

Adrienne Hundley is Head of Community Strategy at Art Pharmacy, building ecosystems that enable the prescription of arts and culture for health and wellbeing. Originally from the US, Hundley has run community development programs both nationally and internationally.
United States
Art Pharmacy
Head of Community Strategy
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Daniel Hutchinson (祜子经）is based in Xi’an, China where he is leading the co-creation of original children’s ballet at the Xi’an Concert Hall. Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, he is a specialist in intercultural music for early childhood education inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach.

China & South Africa
Xi’an Concert Hall
Composer-in-Residence

Molly Jenkins is Victorian Education Coordinator at Musica Viva Australia and a Teaching Artist for the Music Education Residency Program. Originally from Australia, and based in Melbourne, Jenkins is a flautist, educator, and arts administrator.
Australia
Musica Viva Australia
Victorian Education Coordinator
Juliana Jordan, Director of Transformative Programming at New England Conservatory, leverages her background in dance, artistic operations, and cultural exchange to lead creative, relationship-driven strategies that advance innovation and engagement in higher education.
United States
New England Conservatory
Director | Transformative Programming

Elsje Kibler-Vermaas is Head of Learning Strategic Initiatives at the LA Phil. Originally from the Netherlands, Elsje’s leadership and advocacy have placed her at the forefront of the movement to provide equitable access to music and education.

Netherlands & United States
LA Phil
Head, Learning Strategic Initiatives

John Kilkenny is Executive Director of the Grammy Award-winning New York Youth Symphony. Originally from the US, Kilkenny has built an extensive career as a performer, conductor, educator, and arts leader.
United States
New York Youth Symphony
Executive Director
Flavio Lago is Artistic Director of the Psicadeiro Theater in Brazil, collaborating with leading musical institutions and developing innovative interdisciplinary projects. Originally from Brazil, Lago is both a conductor and pianist.
Brazil
Psicadeiro Theater
Artistic Director

Andrew M. Lee is Executive Director of the Washington Conservatory of Music, championing access through education, performance, and community engagement. Originally from the US, Lee is a conductor, arts leader, and founder of DC Strings, committed to equity in music.

United States
Washington Conservatory of Music
Executive Director

Heather Lehan is Soloist Dancer at Northern Ballet in England. Originally from Canada, Lehan has toured with the company and performed in over 1,000 shows across the UK while also developing choreographic work.
Canada
Northern Ballet
Soloist Dancer
Cassandra Leshchyshyn is a violinist and educator based in Toronto. Originally from Canada, Leshchyshyn has performed with orchestras and chamber ensembles across North America and Europe, and played a key role in establishing the Bermuda Chamber Music Festival while on faculty at the Bermuda School of Music.
Canada
Bermuda Chamber Music Festival
Co-founder
Nicolás Lozano Galindo is Internationalization Advisor at Idartes, positioning Bogotá’s art on the global stage. Originally from Colombia, Lozano is a cultural policy expert with experience in heritage, governance, and international cooperation. Lozano has previously worked with CRESPIAL-UNESCO and Colombia’s Vice Ministry of Culture.
Colombia
Idartes
Internationalisation Advisor

Gavin McCaig is COO of Fundamentally Dance and Deputy Chair at Yorkshire Dance, combining strategic, financial, and creative expertise to drive innovation and champion ambition and collaboration. Originally from the United Kingdom, McCaig is a leader in dynamic arts with experience in the dance sector.

United Kingdom
Fundamentally Dance
COO

Madeleine McGirk is Founding Managing Director of the International Teaching Artists Collaborative. Originally from the UK, McGirk has had a key role in building the world’s first global network of participatory artists who work in schools and communities. She specializes in creative engagement programming using arts as a cross sector tool.

United Kingdom
ITAC Collaborative
Managing Director

Andres Mejia is Orchestra Director and Sites Coordinator at the Boston Music Project, leading projects focused on music education, social-emotional development, and inclusion. Originally from Colombia, Mejia brings a strong academic background and a commitment to social impact through music.
Colombia
Boston Music Project
Music Director & Sites Coordinator
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Hannah Mikita is an award-winning soprano from Slovakia and the US. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Opera at McGill University and holds dual degrees in Vocal Performance and French from Vanderbilt University.
United States
McGill University
Award Winning Soprano

Alejandra Montemayor is Creative Economy and Arts Manager at the British Council in Mexico, specializing in the design and management of leadership, governance, and public innovation programs. Montemayor holds a degree in communication and brings a strong background in the creative economy and cultural sectors.

Mexico
British Council in Mexico
Creative Economy & Arts Manager
Pablo Mora-Brito is Development Manager of the International Teaching Artists Collaborative. Originally from Venezuela and based in Buenos Aires, Mora-Brito holds a degree in political science and specializes in the intersection of the arts and social development.

Venezuela
ITAC Collaborative
Development Manager

Mikey Muhanna is the Founder & Executive Director of afikra (afikra.com), a global platform dedicated to reshaping perceptions of the Arab World through education, community events, podcasts, and publications. He advises Middle Eastern cultural institutions and previously held roles at Morgan Stanley, PwC, and Muhanna Group.
Lebanon
Afikra
Founder & Executive Director
Adriana Naranjo is Education Manager and Teaching Artist at the Academia Vivaldi. Originally from Ecuador, Naranjo holds a degree in education with a specialization in music. At the Vivaldi School she coordinates student recitals and leads curriculum development.
Ecuador
Academia Vivaldi
Education Manager
Katharina Sophie Nikelski is First Artist at The Royal Ballet in London. Originally from Germany, Nikelski trained in Berlin and London and joined The Royal Ballet in 2018. Since then, Nikelski has performed a diverse repertoire spanning classical, neoclassical, and contemporary ballet.
Germany
The Royal Ballet
First Artist
Bruce Niyonkuru, the visual artist known as Canda, is co-founder and Creative Director of the Milele Museum. Originally from Burundi, he is based in Rwanda where his work focuses on decolonization in cultural institutions through several international projects and residencies.
Rwanda
Milele Museum
Co-founder
Viviana Ocampo is CEO of the Cultural Strategy Consulting Firm. Originally from Colombia, Ocampo has expertise in fundraising, public-private partnerships, and the creative industries. Ocampo designs and leads high-impact projects that connect culture, community, and development across Latin America.
Colombia
Cultural Strategy Consulting Firm
CEO
Enoch Yaw Oduro-Agyei is Head of Business Development at the Musicians Union of Ghana and an award-winning musician. As CEO of Matic Music Club and Founder of the Matic Foundation, Oduro-Agyei brings over a decade of experience in music business management, artist development, and youth empowerment.
Ghana
Musicians Union of Ghana
Head | Business development
Jacob Ormaza-Vera is First Violinist of the WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln and leader at Clases Maestras Guayaquil. Originally from Ecuador, Ormaza-Vera has performed as a soloist with professional orchestras in Ecuador and has won several first prizes in Ecuador as well as international competitions in Lithuania and the Netherlands.
Ecuador
WDR Sinfonieorchester
First Violin
Maria Fernanda Paes de Barros Penteado is Founder of Yankatu Design and Art Studio. Originally from Brazil, she focuses on researching Brazilian artisanal traditions and developing projects with artisans across Brazil, highlighting craftsmanship while combining innovation and tradition to ensure cultural preservation.
Brazil
Yankatu Design+Art Studio
Founder

Wayne is Senior Producer at Ideas Test, leading cultural programming that uses art to engage under-represented communities. A former dancer and educator, he founded and served as Artistic Director of VOXED theatre company.

United Kingdom
Ideas Test
Senior Producer
Natassia Perrine is Executive Director of the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra, where leading audience growth, community engagement, and expanded access to the symphony. From the US, Perrine brings together her background in performance, music, and marketing to drive the orchestra’s impact.
United States
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Executive Director

Joshua Pollock is Editor-in-Chief of “Heartfulness Magazine” and co-author of the international bestseller “The Heartfulness Way.” As a meditation expert, he has appeared on PBS, ABC, NBC, and CBS television. Pollock has performed and taught internationally as a classical violinist, and has worked with Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman as a soloist on numerous Bollywood film scores.

Canada
Heartfulness Magazine
Editor-in-Chief

Sarah Radcliffe-Marrs is Executive Director of Boston Baroque. Originally from the UK, Radcliffe-Marrs is an arts leader with experience at the BBC Proms, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Celebrity Series of Boston.
United Kingdom
Boston Baroque
Executive Director

Dr. Christopher Rochester is Founder and Director of the Global Music Initiative, reimagining music education and building inclusive, relevant artistic ecosystems. Originally from the US, Rochester is a composer, educator, and cultural strategist who uses music as a catalyst for change.

United States
MacPhail Center for Music
Director
Elizabeth Rosales is Events and Media Producer at the Academy for Impact through Music. Originally from Ecuador, Rosales has worked internationally in nonprofit arts to connect communities and support emerging artists with professional opportunities.
Ecuador
Academy for Impact through Music
Events & Media Producer
Simon Roth is Managing Director of Production Service Switzerland. He oversees up to 150 annual concerts in Switzerland, featuring international artists in venues from 1,500-seat theatres to 45,000-capacity stadiums. He brings experience in marketing, project management, communications and branding for major global retail campaigns.
Switzerland
Production Service Switzerland
Managing Director
Dylan Russell is Founder and Executive Artistic Director of STORY613, an arts impact program connecting communities through the power of story. Originally from the US and with over 20 years of leadership experience in education and theatre, Russell brings creative and cultural work to civic coalition building.
United States
STORY613
Founder & Executive Artistic Director
Andrea Ruy is Cultural Manager at Artes de México Publishing House/ Originally from Mexico, Ruy previously led cultural innovation and design projects at the IDB and brings over 15 years of experience as a journalist, author, and cultural manager based in Mexico City.
Mexico
Artes de Mexico Publishing House
Cultural Manager

Hailey Sadler is a National Geographic Explorer and Co-founder of the Home Collective, leading interdisciplinary teams exploring the meaning of home in a changing world. Originally from the US, Sadler is a photographer, filmmaker, and with award-winning documentary projects worldwide.

United States
National Geographic
Explorer

Ariadna Sáenz

Ariadna Saenz is a transdisciplinary artist and neuroscientist. Born in Brazil and raised in Spain, she is a multi-lingual pianist, composer, and dancer whose work has been performed internationally. She holds multiple degrees in piano performance and dance from institutions including The Royal Higher Conservatory of Music of Madrid and University of The Arts in Philadelphia. As a neuroscientist, she has conducted research on music and movement perception at Freie Universität Berlin and the Max Planck Institute. Her work explores human vulnerability and the political nature of performance, with the goal of fostering human connection.

Spain
AS Productions
Founder

Anya Shani is a cultural entrepreneur and the CEO of Hansen House. Previously, she served as Director of Culture and Events at the Jerusalem International YMCA. Her work focuses on using art to foster meaningful connections through shared experiences.

Israel
Hansen House
CEO

Tika Simone is a multidisciplinary artist, composer, and cultural producer. She has opened for John Legend and NAO, scored award-winning films, and founded Iverna Island to uplift Black and racialized artists through music, storytelling, and advocacy.
Canada
Iverna Island
Founder
Cessalee Smith-Stovall is Deputy Managing Director of Seattle Children’s Theatre and the founder of Stage A Change in Australia. Smith-Stovall is a theatre artist who combines a passion for education and arts advocacy to lead and support performing arts globally.
United States
Seattle Children’s Theatre
Deputy Managing Director
Pablo Solis is Development Manager at Music Works International and the Director of Cultural Connections Latin America, a network of music business professionals across the region. Originally from Mexico, Solis works as a music agent and consultant.
Mexico
Cultural Connections Latin America
Director
Camilia Juliana Soriano is Co-founder and Director at Diáspora Ideas Migrantes, a consultancy for cultural and artistic projects. Originally from Colombia, Soriano holds a degree in communication and focuses on cultural management, particularly in projects addressing migration through arts and creativity.
Colombia
Diáspora Ideas Migrantes
Co-founder & Director
Jenna Stanton is Executive Director of the Alberta Craft Council and holds an MA in Ceramic Design from Staffordshire University. Originally from Canada, she has worked as Medalta’s Curator of exhibitions and collections and her work as a ceramicist and arts administrator focuses on creating spaces arts and artists to connect to their community.
Canada
Alberta Craft Council
Executive Director
Elena Steremberg is Professor of Ensembles at Universidad Javeriana and an interdisciplinary artist and playwright. Originally from Colombia, Steremberg has over 25 years of experience leading projects with institutions such as Orquesta Filarmónica de Cali and Teatro Jorge Isaacs.
Colombia
Universidad Javeriana
Professor
Oliver Tarpaga is Director of Princeton University’s African Music Ensembles. Originally from Burkina Faso, Tarpaga is an award-winning choreographer and composer named to The New York Times’ Best of 2023 list, with teaching and performance experience in over 60 countries.
Burkina Faso
Princeton University
Director | African Music Ensembles
Carlos Manuel Vargas, is Assistant Professor at Boston Conservatory at Berklee and the Director of the Festival Esmeraldas FIME Young Artist Program. Originally from the Dominican Republic, Vargas enjoys a concertizing career as a co-founder of Macondo Chamber Players and founder of the Roxbury Piano Program and Concert Series in Boston.
Dominican Republic
Roxbury Concert Series
Artistic Director
Suzanne de Vegh is Executive Director and Chief Curator of the New Bedford Art Museum. Originally from the US, de Vegh has led education programs and organized exhibitions at New York cultural institutions for 25 years.
United States
New Bedford Art Museum
Executive Director & Chief Curator
George D. Williams II is Director of Global Partnerships and Strategic Development at Devland Innovation, where his work integrates impact and economic revitalization with global innovation. He has also worked as Presidential Advance at The White House and is a Fellow at the Economy Recovery Corps Program and the Transatlantic Inclusion Leaders Network.
United States
US Economic Recovery Corps
Inaugural Fellow
Mary Elizabeth Williams, Imasogie Executive Apprentince at Opera Baltimore, is an acclaimed operatic soprano who has performed lead and title roles worldwide. Originally from the US and now based in Milan, she is also a writer and sought-after vocal educator. This season she makes her directorial debut at Opera Baltimore.
Italy
Opera Baltimore
Imasogie Executive Apprentince
Elizabeth Winslow is Director of School Partnerships at the MacPhail Center for Music. Originally from the US, Winslow is a former public school band director and is deeply engaged in advancing equity in the arts as a musician and advocate.
United States
MacPhail Center for Music
Director of School Partnerships
Rit Xu is Assistant Music Director at the Jazz Association Singapore and a renowned flautist, educator, and composer. Winner of the 2014 USA National Flute Association Jazz Artist Competition, Xu has global performance experience and a dedication to mentoring young musicians in Singapore.
Singapore
Jazz Association Singapore
Assistant Music Director
Ya-Jhu Yang is Associate Music Director at the Philadelphia Youth Choral Ensembles and Music Director at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. Originally from Taiwan, Yang is also an alumna of The Curtis Institute of Music and the Manhattan School of Music.
Taiwan
Philadelphia Youth Choral Ensembles
Associate Music Director

Catherine Young is a mezzo-soprano and former ENO Harewood Artist. Originally from the UK, Young has performed at the Royal Opera House and the Royal Albert Hall. In addition to a singing career, Young works in luxury real estate and does creative consultancy.

United Kingdom
Coastal Properties Group
Mezzo-Soprano

Juana Zapata is a composer, trombonist, and educator. Originally from Argentina, Zapata holds a degree in Film Scoring from the Universidad Católica Argentina and brings over a decade of experience performing with the Orquesta Sinfónica Juvenil in some of the country’s most renowned music halls.

Argentina
Universidad Católica
Composer & Educator

Yiyun Zhao, violinist, is Founder of A-Strings Festival and a digital creator with 200K followers. Originally from China and based in Canada, Zhao is dedicated to maintaining access to classical music and is currently a doctoral candidate at McGill University.
Canada
A-Strings Festival
Founder