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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

AND YOU!


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Header image: Mariachi Internacional performance at Experience the Arts in Radiant Gala, Rio Hotel & Casino Pavilion Ballroom 2/25/22 

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