Who’s Who: CSMTA Board of Directors
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: Ben Raznick, M.Ed
President-Elect: Amy Erhard
Immediate Past President: Dr. Emily Book McGree, NCTM
Vice President for Membership: Dr. Jenna Braaksma
Social Media: TBD
Historian: Annette Loresto
MTNA Foundation: TBD
Collegiate Chapters: Dr. Emily Book McGree, NCTM
Mentorship Chair: Amy Watt, Gregory Worthley
Vice President for Representation and Advocacy:
Dr. Jessica Pacheco Hjelmstad, NCTM
Vice President for Teacher Enrichment: Leila Viss
Notes & News Editor: Abigail Silverberg
Website Coordinator: Abigail Silverberg
Commissioned Composer: TBD
Secretary: Christine Ortega
Treasurer: Laura Benson, NCTM
Advertising Chair: Ryan Hale
Grants Chair: TBD
At Large Members: Hope Chynoweth, Jerusalem Walsh
Vice President for Student Activities: Amy Lee, NCTM
Achievement Day: TBD
Concerto Competition: Jasmine Steadman
CSMTA Rising Stars Festival: Jennifer Bowlds
Rising Stars Assistant: Verena Fuentes
Rising Stars Judging Coordinator: TBD
Rising Stars Volunteer Coordinator: Kellie Johannik
Awards Coordinator: Hope Chynoweth, Jerusalem Walsh
Hospitality Coordinator: TBD
Master Class Activity: Dr. Bryan Wallick
CO MTNA Performance Competitions: Peter Friesen
Senior Coordinator: TBD
Junior / Young Artist Coordinator: Laura Rogers
Composition Coordinator: TBD
Vice President for Local Associations: Eric Jones
Vice President for Conferences: Davina Perrett, NCTM
Program Chair: Joe Harkins
Exhibits and Showcases: Lizzie French
Conference advertising: Ryan Hale
MTNA Position
West Central Division Competition Chair: Dr. Andrew Cooperstock, NCTM