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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2023-2024
Maria Bement
President
LVA Theater Manager (2021-present), LVA Alumni (Theater Tech 1997),
LVA Alumni Parent (Piano 2022)
Corrin Douglass
Vice President of Governance and Communication *
Current LVA Parent (Vocal 2024)
Brian Musburger
Vice President of Finances and Fundraising
Current LVA Parent (Film 2027)
Lezlie Koepp
Vice President, LVA Ambassador
LVA Principal (2023-present), Current LVA Parent (Photography 2024, Vocal 2024),
LVA Alumni Parent (Animation 2018, Vocal 2021)
Tammy Peterson
Secretary
Current LVA Parent (Jazz 2024)
Heather Adams
Treasurer
Current LVA Parent (Orchestra 2027)
*position is open for the 2024-2025 school year
Cori Jo Anderson
Director of Membership *
LVA Alumni Parent (Dance/Theater 2022), Current LVA Parent (Theater/Photography 2024)
Amber Garrett
Director of Fundraising *
Current LVA Parent (Guitar 2027)
ShaRhonda Ramos
Director of Events and Socials *
Current LVA Parent (Dance 2024)
Brian Downey
LVA Development Director (2020-present)
LVA Band Director, Philharmonic Co-Director, Music Department Chair 2005-2020
Current LVA Parent (Band 2025, Band 2027)
HELP US GROW
We are growing our Board of Directors and Advisory Board. If you are passionate about arts education and arts-based learning, please click here for more information.
ADVISORY BOARD
Rick Arpin
Daniel Bernbach
Chet Buchanan
Greg Cannon
Jeff Civillico
Jeri Crawford
Rick Crawford
Cindy Doumani
Brent Freed
Jason Gastwirth
Linda Hightower
Collin Hightower
Clint Holmes
Kelly Clinton Holmes
Sue Lowden
Paul Lowden
Kurt Melien
Sue Mirman
Jerry Nadal
Michael Naft
Stephen Philport
Ercy Rosen
Geri Smith
Rick Smith
Christine Thornton
Steve Walker
Darlene Williams
ALLIES AND SUPPORTERS
Caesar's Entertainment
Cirque du Soleil
Herte Center for Cosmetic Surgery
In-N-Out Burgers
John Cobain
Judy Flynn
AND YOU!
Header image: Mariachi Internacional performance at Experience the Arts in Radiant Gala, Rio Hotel & Casino Pavilion Ballroom 2/25/22
Friends of Las Vegas Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization - EIN 31-1771038. Your gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law.