President, Micah Castillo
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Contact: presidentelect.amtas@gmail.com
Region: Southeast School and Year: Florida State University, Senior Primary Instrument: Voice What I hope to accomplish as a future music therapist: My dream as a future music therapist is to collaborate with a diverse, multidisciplinary team that specializes in intergenerational programming. I aspire to be a product of who my patients and mentors are shaping me to be and expand MT to areas of need. Additionally, I hope to continue advocating for music therapy students and professionals. Why I became an AMTAS member: I became an AMTAS member in 2019 because I was (and still am) inspired by our student leaders. I'm grateful for the opportunity to work with such selfless, kind, and motivated music therapy student advocates. It is the support and collaboration of MT students that makes AMTAS what it is, and I'm thankful to be a witness to the change that has come from being involved. Fun fact: I've worked with London's Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in their STROKESTRA program: a rehabilitation program for stroke survivors and caregivers. |
President-Elect, Sydney Winders
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Contact: sydneyjwinders@gmail.com
Region: Midwestern School and Year: The University of Missouri Kansas City, Traditional graduate student Primary Instrument: Voice What I hope to accomplish as a future music therapist: I am a full-time graduate student music therapy clinician. I work for a university-affiliated clinic and private music therapy practice. In the future, I hope to have the opportunity to continue serving my community as a board-certified music therapist and work in clinical administration. Why I became an AMTAS member: I am grateful for the opportunity to serve AMTAS. As president-elect, I hope to take advantage of the opportunity to foster student connection and support community growth in the organization Fun fact: In addition to being a music therapist, I am also a certified life-purpose coach. I own and operate a resource-focused personal growth business. I am extremely passionate about supporting others as they align their actions with intentions. |
Vice President, Lorena gonzalez-zeno
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Contact: vicepresident.amtas@gmail.com
Region: Southwest School & Year: Texas Woman's University, Sophomore/Junior Primary Instrument: Violin What I hope to accomplish as a future music therapist: I hope to - in the future - open my own bilingual music therapy clinic that has other types of therapy on-site as well to be easily accessible to people! Why I became an AMTAS member: To advocate for music therapy in communities outside of my university. Meeting and connecting with those with similar ambitions creates a special bond that I am glad to have found in AMTAS. Fun fact: I am a lefty! |
Treasurer, Colin Smith
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Contact: c3smith7@gmail.com
Region: Great Lakes Region School & Year: Ohio University, Sophomore Primary Instrument: Trumpet What I hope to accomplish as a future music therapist: I hope to provide quality care to a variety of clients by finding new and better ways to help them reach their goals. Why I became an AMTAS member: I became a member of AMTAS to learn more about what it means to be a music therapist and build relationships with my colleagues. I also wanted to learn ways to advocate for the profession, as well as new techniques to use with clients at my practicum sites. Fun fact: I am a triplet! |
Secretary, Tess Vreeland
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Contact: tessvreeland@gmail.com
Region: Southeast School and Year: Florida State University, 1st year Masters Primary Instrument: Voice What I hope to accomplish as a future music therapist: I hope to eventually work in schools as a music therapist! I also hope to conduct research with students with Autism and Specific Learning Disabilities to further explore music therapy techniques with related goals. Why I became an AMTAS member: I became an AMTAS member to learn more about how we can unite as music therapists from all across the country with varying backgrounds, interests, and experiences! Fun fact: I was in an a cappella group in undergrad called the AcaBelles! |
Parliamentarian, Anna Delaney
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Contact: delaneya4@udayton.edu
Region: Great Lakes Region School & Year: University of Dayton, Junior Primary Instrument: Voice What I hope to accomplish as a future music therapist: I hope to further my education and training to support clients of all needs and backgrounds in the most profound way possible. In finding more ways to assist someone's journey of healing, I hope to continue advocating for the field and its accessibility to clients. Why I became an AMTAS member: To create and strengthen relationships with other people in this field and learn about perspectives that differ from my own. Finding such a kind and inclusive environment has spurred me to better myself so I can go on to better my community. Fun fact: I can talk and sing without moving my mouth! |
Student Affairs Advisory Board Co-Advisor, Virginia Driscoll |
Contact: driscollv19@ecu.edu
Region: Southeastern Work: East Carolina University, Assistant Professor Schools: East Carolina University (BM), University of Iowa (MA, PhD) Primary Instrument: Oboe Fun Fact: I can say “thank you” in more than 14 languages! |