Albert Lu

Managing Director & Co-Founder

Albert Lu is a San Gabriel Valley native, public affairs specialist, and community advocate. He works in local government, focusing on outreach, civic engagement, and public policy.

Alex Deng

Artistic Director & Co-Founder — Conductor

Alex Deng is a conductor, composer, violist and arts leader from the SGV whose work spans international conducting engagements, national touring productions, and community-driven arts initiatives rooted in access, representation, and cultural impact.

Kyle Denman

Executive Director & Co-Founder

Kyle Denman is a Los Angeles-based fashion designer, arts advocate, and Executive Director of Arts Bridging the Gap, whose work bridges high fashion and social change, with clients like Beyoncé and recognition on Forbes 30 Under 30.

Nicholas Brown

Institutional Partnerships Advisor

Nicholas Brown is a Boston-based clarinetist, educator, and arts leader. He is the current executive director of the Boston Festival Orchestra

Alyssa Wang

Artistic Strategy Advisor

Alyssa Wang is a passionate and versatile conductor, violinist, and composer. Current Artistic Director of the Boston Festival Orchestra and Music Director of the Cincinnati Ballet

Joanne Fu

Finance & Compliance Advisor

Joanne Fu is a Senior Assurance Associate at RSM US LLP based in the Los Angeles area.

Shardad Rohani

Artistic Repertoire Advisor

Shahrdad Rohani, is an Iranian-American composer, violinist/pianist, and conductor. Former Music Director of the Tehran Symphony and current Music Director of the Roudaki Orchestra

Christian Amonson

Audio Engineer

Christian Amonson is a recording engineer, producer, and educator known for his work across classical, film, and broadcast music.

Dustin Seo

Development & Community Engagement Advisor

Dustin Seo is a Los Angeles-based cellist and arts administrator who is the Artistic Director of Laós Chamber Music and Annual Giving Officer of the Los Angeles Philharmonic

Rick Eng

Civic & Cultural Affairs Advisor

Rick Eng is a program manager at SSG in Los Angeles, where he leads the LAvsHATE Rapid Response Network, and also serves as National Vice President and Los Angeles Chapter President of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance.

Larry Livingston

Education & Conducting Pedagogy Advisor

Larry Livingston is a renowned conductor and educator who currently chairs the Conducting Department at the USC Thornton School of Music, where he previously served as Dean from 1986 to 2002

Tryn Cheng

Artist

Tryn Cheng is a San Gabriel Valley-based illustrator whose vibrant, story-rich digital art blends fantasy with everyday life, drawing inspiration from her multicultural background and early creative experiences.

William Jae

Administrative Coordinator

William Jae is a Los Angeles-born composer, pianist, and arts advocate whose music fuses diverse musical styles with themes of psychology and storytelling, with performances at Walt Disney Concert Hall, recognition from ASCAP and Jack Kent Cooke, and current mentorship through Grammy U.

Michael Gossard

Audio Engineer

Michael Gossard is a Los Angeles-based score mixer and recording engineer whose credits include Rebel Moon, Meg 2, and Despicable Me 4, with work spanning Netflix, Universal, and Illumination, as well as community projects like Jazz On Main Street.

Megan Chen

Photographer/Videographer

Megan Chan is a Rhode Island–born, LA-based multimedia artist studying Communications and Music Industry at USC, with credits including Sabrina Carpenter, Samara Joy, and Chappell Roan.

Pili Vargas

Graphic Designer & Marketing Coordinator

Pili Vargas is a Pasadena-based graphic designer and marketing strategist whose work bridges youth mental health, and arts advocacy, combining technical skill with a deep-rooted passion for community and creative expression.

Henry Shin

Music Director & Conductor

Henry Shin is a Los Angeles-based conductor and educator, directing ensembles at Pasadena City College with a career rooted in youth access and artistic excellence.

Meghan Webster

Volunteer Coordinator

Meghan Webster is a proud Alhambra native, USC business student, and multi-instrumentalist whose work bridges financial literacy, community leadership, and a commitment to uplifting the San Gabriel Valley through music and service.

Daisy West

Operations Coordinator

Daisy West is a proud SGV native, Alhambra High and UCSD alum whose background in public health, communications, and live event coordination reflects her deep commitment to uplifting community through the arts.