Rebecca Folsom is a Colorado singer-songwriter who believes every lyric, every note, every musical collaboration carries the potency to change the world. Rebecca has played on BBC television/radio, at Red Rocks Amphitheater, The Bluebird and Opryland in Nashville, TN, and numerous festivals nationwide. In addition to her successful musical career, releasing 12 albums, Rebecca also provides career coaching, has written and published two books of poetry, and created numerous paintings of fine art.
Kari Palazzari brings extensive experience in nonprofit management and leadership consulting to her role as Executive Director of Studio Arts Boulder. Prior to moving to Colorado in 2006, she earned a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Duke University and a law degree from UNC-Chapel Hill. She served as Board Treasurer of Studio Arts Boulder for nearly two years, helping with the transition from a city-run program to an independent non-profit organization. Earlier in her career, Kari launched both non-profit and for-profit start-ups and also worked in marketing communications, project management, and organizational development. Kari is primarily responsible for the growth & expansion of Studio Arts Boulder, including the capital campaign and construction process. As Executive Director she also manages the nonprofit support functions of the organization - finance, marketing, and fundraising.
Gwen Burak is the Deputy Director of Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMoCA), an organization committed to inspiring creativity and fostering community through contemporary art. Since 2018 she has been part of the team that has grown both the museum's regional impact, and its revenue which has increased over 80% during her tenure. Prior to joining the museum, Gwen spent 7 years in marketing and executive leadership at Swallow Hill Music, serving as Director of Marketing, Acting Chief Executive Officer, and finally Chief Operating Officer. She also had a hand in facilitating organizational growth in these roles with Swallow Hill's revenues growing from $1.5M to $5M, patron attendance increasing over 90%, and the music school expanding from 1 to 3 locations. Prior to her work in the arts, Gwen ran brands and businesses for companies such as Celestial Seasonings and Quaker Oats, with a stint at the helm of Cap'n Crunch. Gwen holds a B.A. in International Relations from Brown University, and in 2016 she completed Leadership Denver, a year-long leadership development program run by the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Leadership Foundation.
Travis LaBerge is the Executive Director and Founder at Parlando School of Musical Arts. Travis attended Lehigh University where he graduated with high honors degrees in both music and psychology. At Lehigh, Travis studied with world-renowned and award winning pianist, Eugene Albulescu and was an Asa Packer Scholar, Roy Eckardt College Scholar, and a Presidential Scholar. In 1999 Travis moved to Colorado and founded the piano studio, Travis LaBerge Music (TLM). Over the next eight years Travis became one of the most sought after piano instructors in the region. In 2007, Travis oversaw the expansion of TLM into the Parlando School of Musical Arts. Parlando is now Colorado’s largest arts outreach and education provider with a faculty of nearly 70 teachers, 600 students attending weekly lessons and classes, and nearly 7,000 monthly outreach recipients.
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