TEAM / ADVISORS

 Legendary musician, producer, songwriter, vocalist, arranger and educator best known for being the musical director of the GRAMMY Awards Pre-Telecast and NAMM's TEC Awards. 

Business and social impact leader who has worked with Steph and Ayesha Curry’s Eat.Learn. Play, the City of Oakland, ICA and other entities doing impactful work. 

 One of the most respected managers/agents in the business, a Grammy winning producer and Blues Hall of Fame inductee, Kappus represented artists from Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker and JJ Cale to Mavis Staples, Los Lobos and Trombone Shorty. 

 Former 49er, Nike and Masterclass brand marketing executive who has worked at the intersection of sports, branding and education. 

 Founding member of San Francisco band The Stone Foxes and operations manager of San Francisco Community Music Center. 

 Manager for legendary singer Roberta Flack and many other artists, with a long history of supporting music education programs. 

 Internationally acclaimed musician, band leader, composer, producer, author and Director of Education for SFJAZZ.

 Festival producer who advises festivals and live events, and was instrumental in the growth of Bay Area concert promoter Another Planet Entertainment. 

 “The most dynamic blues and soul woman to emerge from the Bay Area since Etta James” according to the Chronicle, Terrie has also dedicated her life to music education and supporting OUSD. 

 Founder and CVO of e2k Events x Entertainment. Produced global events and shows for the NFL, 49ers, Pixar, National Geographic, Wall Street Journal to mention a few. Former President of the United Spirit Association.  

 An innovative team builder who has worked at the nexus of philanthropy and sports for over thirty years, and lives to “pay it forward.” Currently the Executive Director of Bread & Roses, the music non-profit started by Mimi Fariña. 

 Former KFOG morning show host who is the Director of Philanthropy for Metallica’s Foundation, and is a Trustee for the board of Blue Bear School of Music. 

 Writer/Producer from Berkeley whose credits include Empire, Falcon and Winter Soldier, Hip Hop Uncovered, Bel-Air and more.  

 Throughout her career, Judy has championed artists and valued serving diverse communities. She is the former director of programming at Stern Grove Festival, and is currently at ITVS, supporting documentary filmmakers in bringing untold stories to public broadcasting. 

Former educator and collegiate athlete. Philanthropist & entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience building athletic and music programs for underserved communities. Co-founder of Elevate Oakland. managed several recording artists and helped produce Mexico's Bicentennial.

Phil has worked at the intersection of entertainment, sports and social impact for the last 20+ years -- as an event producer and artist manager. In addition to launching Follow the Music, he has managed several recording artists and helped produce Mexico's Bicentennial.