MeMA-Music Board of Directors

Our Board is made up entirely of dedicated volunteers who generously contribute their time, energy, and expertise to support our mission. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization, we rely on this committed group to provide strategic guidance, ensure accountability, and champion the values that shape our work. Their service is uncompensated, reflecting a deep belief in the power of the arts to enrich lives and communities.

Creative Arts Partner

Mali Wilson is a Grammy-nominated, Emmy-winning artist, producer, music industry executive, founder and owner of Stone Wood Music Studios, and founder of the nonprofit EarthAngel Worldwide. Her career spans music, entertainment, artist development, mentorship, and advocacy, with a longstanding commitment to creative expression, community impact, and opportunity.

Board 

  • Jeanne WarsawChair, 20+ year Music Industry Executive
  • Phillip Walton- Director, Chief, Beneficiary Travel/Veterans Transportation Service at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Producer/Engineer/Songwriter
  • Miguel Ortuno, Treasurer, Owner|Creative Director at Blue Bot Advertising, Chicago, IL
  • Arjumund Orellana-Secretary, Neonatal Nurse. Parent of MeMA-Music student
  • Wasiqah Maisha- Director, Community Representative, Former MeMA-Music student

Advisory Board

  • Reid Hyams, Founder, President, and Operations Manager of the Chicago Trax Recording Studio. Faculty & administrative staff of Columbia College, Chicago, IL., Principal/Director of the X•ART Entertainment Management Group, Vice President of EARS (the Engineering And Recording Society) of Chicago
  • Thomas Nye Swift Esq., Attorney at Law, Chicago, IL
  • Lisa Giddens-White, PMP, Editorial Content Manager, Great Minds, Chicago, IL
  • Susan Bank, MD, Psychiatry Specialist, Chicago, IL
  • Jack Mongan, Former English & Film teacher at Chicago Public Schools, Lakeview High School, Chicago, IL
  • Kim Steffen, Associate Professor, Harry S Truman College, Chicago, IL