Are you interested in impacting the reach of music education?
Our Board members help to make decisions about policies, goals and objectives, and create public awareness of our mission. Committee members execute the SOUNDS Academy vision and mission using their unique talents, skills and abilities– and enthusiasm!
Help with the growth and elevation of SOUNDS Academy by serving on a Committee or The Board of Directors!
Board of Directors
Jamie Halavais, Chair | Stinson LLP
Justin Hockmeyer, Vice Chair | Salt River Project (SRP)
Selma Babic, Secretary | Collins Aerospace
Mary Larson, Treasurer | Science Mary, LLC
Kirk Johnson, Founder & CEO | SOUNDS Academy
Felix Brownell | Amazon
Briana Clark | Valley Leadership
Rob Donat | GPS Insight
Heather Eyerman | A La Carte Solutions
Jon Finch | Kutak Rock LLP
Ian Fischer, Past Board Chair | Jaburg Wilk Law Firm
David Matthews | Flatbay Capital
Hector Ramirez | St. John Paul II Catholic High School
Illya Riske | University of Arizona
Andrew Simek | US House of Representatives – Rep. Yassamin Ansari (AZ03)
Jenny Holsman Tetreault | TPI Composites, Inc.
Committee Members
Christy Strauch | ChristyStrauch.com
Liz Thompson | National Bank of Arizona
SOUNDS Academy Speakeasy 2021
“This is an exciting time to be part of the SOUNDS Academy community. SOUNDS doesn’t just teach music, we strive to teach character values of creativity, leadership, perseverance, teamwork, and resilience through music education…” – Ian Fischer
“Music education was a normal part of the curriculum in Mesa where I grew up. I played in the orchestra and band and sang in the choir for 8 years. Making music with other kids changed my life in ways I’m still benefitting from 50 years later. I want EVERY kid to have that experience regardless of their economic situation. That’s the simple reason I donate to SOUNDS Academy.” -Christy Strauch, Board Member
Advisory Council
Patrick Armstrong | JDA Investments
Reginald Bolding, Jr. | Arizona State Representative
Sentari Minor | Generation Next
Amish Shah | Arizona State Representative, Physician
Andrea Stouder Pursley | Management Center
Emeritus Board
Tony Bell | Salt River Project (SRP)
Virginia Johnson | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Forest Melton | Children’s Health
Illya Riske | University of Arizona
Christy Strauch | ChristyStrauch.com
