BOARD OF ADVISORS
Bob Lord
CEO of PARMA Recordings
Nicholas Martinez
Musician, Artist, Voice Teacher, Advocate
Ishan Johnson
Deputy Chief Philanthropy Officer for Boston Lyric Opera
Erin Padilla
Executive Director of Cogswell ArtSpace
Libby Meyer
Composer, Non-Profit Arts Executive
Bob Lord
Bob Lord is a producer, composer, bassist, and the CEO of PARMA Recordings. In 2015 Bob was named one of Musical America’s “30 Professionals of the Year: Key Influencers,” and with PARMA his work has been nominated for four GRAMMY awards in 2019-21.
Libby Meyer
Libby Meyer is a composer and non-profit art executive whose work reflects the natural rhythms and patterns of the world around her. Her music including chamber, orchestral, choral, wind symphony, film, dance and theater has been commissioned and performed throughout the United States. An avid equestrian, kayaker and distance runner, Libby currently resides in Michigan’s beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula with her husband, two cats, and thousands of honeybees. She holds a DMA in Composition from Northwestern University and is a Teaching Professor in Music Theory/Composition at Michigan Tech University. Recordings of Libby’s work can be found at libbymeyermusic.com.
Nicholas Martinez
As a multifaceted musician, artist, and impassioned advocate, Nicholas J. Martinez adjunct professor of voice at Liberty University exemplifies versatility and dedication. His journey seamlessly intertwines various disciplines, from composing, performing, and teaching. With a profound commitment to education, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Christian Worship at Liberty University. As an advocate, he champions causes close to his heart, using their platform to amplify voices and catalyze positive change. Nicholas Martinez's vibrant presence in the artistic and academic realms underscores his unwavering passion for creativity, education, and advocacy,
Ishan Johnson
Ishan Johnson, CFRE is the Deputy Chief Philanthropy Officer for Boston Lyric Opera. Most recently, he served as Associate Director of Philanthropy for the Art Institute of Chicago, and with empathy and equity, he strengthened relationships with key museum donors. Previously, Ishan was Associate Director of Development for Chicago Opera Theater, where he oversaw individual & planned giving, special events, and the organization’s first-ever endowment campaign.
Erin Padilla
Erin Padilla has been a part of creative communities for her entire life and has spent the last 8 years being an active leader within these communities by working in arts administration for non-profit community organizations. Erin is currently the Director of Creative Haverhill, a 501©3 organization that since 2008 has been supporting Haverhill arts and culture by providing experiences and access at the intersection of art, culture and community.