Our Team
The heart of Jazz Empowers is our incredible team. From instructors and staff to board members, advisory council members, and student leaders, each person plays an important role in advancing our mission and inspiring the next generation of musicians.
Get to know the people behind Jazz Empowers by exploring the team members below.
Staff
Andrew Johnston - Founder and Executive Director
andrew@jazzempowers.org
Danny Fernandez - NYC Regional Director
dfernandez@jazzempowers.org
Josh Jerome - LA Regional Director
josh.jerome@jazzempowers.org 
Brooke Lawrence - Curriculum and Operations Manager
brooke.lawrence@jazzempowers.orgAdvisory Board
Miguel Zenon
Lakecia Benjamin
Michael Dease
Allison Miller
Ted Nash
Jeff Coffin
Jon Irabagon
Bob Mintzer
Terell Stafford
Dave Douglas
Board of Directors
Christina Lindley - President
Terra Van Zant - Treasurer
Brianna Latham - Secretary
J.P. Williams
Michele Bendekovic
Sam Carver
William Conwell
Taylor Dillon
Harmony Duke
Oleg Gershkovich
Darius Walker
