Who’s Who
Meet the Maestros Behind the Music
Our Board of Directors is a passionate ensemble of dedicated educators and leaders, orchestrating the vision and growth of CSMTA. Together, they guide, inspire, and amplify our mission to nurture music teachers and students across Colorado—turning big ideas into harmonious realities.
President: Dr. Emily Book McGree, NCTM
President-Elect: Ben Raznick
Immediate Past President: Dr. Andrew Cooperstock, NCTM
Vice President for Membership: Nazila Nekoorad
Community Outreach and Education, Public Relations: Dr. Fernanda Nieto-Pulido
Social Media: Denver Area Collegiate Chapter
Historian: Dr. Grace Asquith, NCTM
MTNA Foundation: Elinore Quander, NCTM
Collegiate Chapters: Dr. Emily Book McGree, NCTM
Mentorship Chair: Amy Watt, Lizzie French
Vice President for Representation and Advocacy:
Dr. Jessica Pacheco Hjelmstad, NCTM
Vice President for Teacher Enrichment: Leila Viss
Notes & News Editor: Kelli Horton
Website Management:
Dr. Emily Book McGree, NCTM
Ben Raznick
Commissioned Composer: Jennifer Linn
Secretary: Christine Ortega
Treasurer: Laura Benson, NCTM
Advertising chair: Lizzie French
Grants chair: Elizabeth Strickland, Liane Rockley
Vice President for Student Activities: Abigail Silverberg
Achievement Day: Jill Ice, NCTM
Concerto Competition: Jasmine Steadman
CSMTA Rising Stars Festival: Jennifer Bowlds
Rising Stars Judging Coordinator: Amy Lee
Rising Stars Volunteer Coordinator: TBD
Hospitality Coordinator: TBD
Awards Coordinator: TBD
Rising Stars Assistant: TBD
CSMTA Student Theory Activity (STA): Uri Ayn Rovner
Master Class Activity: Dr. Bryan Wallick
CO MTNA Performance Competitions: Davina Perret, NCTM
Senior Coordinator: Peter Friesen
Junior / Young Artist Coordinator: Laura Rogers
Composition Coordinator: Jodie Jensen, NC
Vice President for Local Associations: Amy Erhard
Vice President for Conferences: Amy Lee, NCTM
Program Chair: Dr. Jennifer Hayghe
Facilities Chair: Kassandra Lopez
Exhibits and Showcases: Lizzie French
Conference advertising: Lizzie French
MTNA Positions
West Central Division Competition Chair: Dr. Alejandro Cremaschi, NCTM