Our Leadership

Founders

Board of Directors

  • Bhavani Kotha

    Board President, Fundraising & Grants Chair
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  • Kenya Shakoor

    Vice President/Secretary
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  • John Spencer

    Treasurer, Co-Chair Finance Committee

  • Clarisse Benson

    Vice Treasurer, Co-Chair Finance Committee

  • Katie A. Berglof

    Board Member, Personnel Chair/Manager
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  • Naoko Inoue Shatz

    Board Member
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Artistic & Executive Leadership

  • Dr. Kate McKenzie

    Executive Director
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  • Dr. Sarah Bassingthwaighte

    Composer-in-Residence, Artistic Chair
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  • Denise Dillenbeck

    Concertmaster
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Committee Members & Volunteers

  • Christa Eve

    Chair of Marketing Committee
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  • Dr. Lorin Green

    Artistic Vision Committee
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  • Rosie Rogers

    Artistic Vision Committee
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  • Monica Nixon

    Artistic Vision Committee

  • Eliza Rodriguez

    Fundraising & Grants Committee
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  • Kyle Purnell

    Finance Committee
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  • Brigit DuBois

    Finance Committee

  • Cody Clark

    Information Technology

  • Carlin Ma

    Advisory

  • Sam Paris

    Advisory

Committees

Artistic Planning Committee
Guides programming, artistic direction, and creative collaboration.

Finance Committee
Oversees budgeting, financial planning, and sustainability.

Fundraising & Grants Committee
Leads fundraising strategy and grant development efforts.

Personnel Committee
Supports musician recruitment, hiring, management, and ensemble development.

Marketing Committee
Supports communications, branding, and audience engagement.

Outreach & Partnerships Committee (Still in Process)
Builds partnerships and community relationships that strengthen Unbound Symphony’s impact and reach.