Join the Board of Directors
BYC's Board of Directors meets monthly with the Artistic and Executive Directors, and advises on developing and implementing a strategic plan. Board members are hands-on and provide support in a variety of ways, all flexible to each member's own schedule.
BYC is looking for new Board Members to join the team!
Although participation in any form is greatly welcomed, individuals able to fill these particular areas are highly encouraged to join:
- Development Chair: Works with ED to set fundraising plan for year. Is the driving force behind making business connections and in reaching out to community sponsors.
- Recruitment Chair: Works with AD in recruiting choristers from local schools, neighborhoods, activities, church groups. Is active in PTA, scouts, or other local children’s organizations and can bring in new choristers from these groups.
- Community Engagement Chair: Works with both AD and ED to create opportunities for choristers and families to gather. Invigorates support system within the organization.
- Travel and Outreach Chair: Works with AD to identify performing opportunities locally, domestically, and internationally. Assists in planning of tours and outreach.
Email [email protected] to ask questions or to join.
Read the full position description here
Current Board Members
Allison George
President
Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling
Western Washington University
ESA in School Counseling
City University
BS in Zoology and BA in Music Theory & History
University of Washington.
Bill Brueggemann
Treasurer
Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering
Ohio University
BS in Electrical Engineering
Valparaiso University
Tulika Dugar
Member at Large
Kimberly Hernandez
Secretary
Staff Liasons
Madeleine Stephens
Executive Director
Nicholas Gorne
Artistic Director
Ginger Ellingson
Director of the Premiere Choir
Heidi McIlroy
Director of the Prelude and Prima Choirs
Nathan Shiu
Lead Accompanist and BYC Administrator