DTS Network
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INSPIRE
At DTS we believe that working together is the best way to accelerate a shared mission. If you are a non-profit organizer or educational institution that hosts programs for college-age youth in underserved communities; join our “Friends Of DTS” Network, and help widen the net of opportunities for students and individuals looking to gain careers in the music industry!
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Transform
Companies and Brands looking to invest in the next generation of leaders; and our mission to create more accessible, and equitable pipelines through education, mentorship, and real-time workforce training. Join our network and become a Program Sponsor! We have various ways you can support a full program for up to 25 students. Contact us to learn more on how you can invest in our program and transform our concerts, events, and touring industries into ones that reflect our diverse communities, across all stages.
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Connect
Change takes investment, and DTS Angel Donors can be the spark that will change a young person’s life forever. Join our network and sponsor up to 5 student journeys from start to finish. Contact us today to learn more on how you can support the next DTS Rising Star through education, mentorship and apprenticeship placement today!
DTS COMMUNITY advocates
Noelle Scaggs (Founder & CEO Diversify The Stage, Co-Lead/Composer, Fitz & The Tantrums)
Melissa Renèe (Director of Operations and Innovation, Diversify The Stage)
Colby Wilson (Program Manager, Diversify The Stage)
Katelynn Virgous (Marketing Coordinator, Diversify The Stage)
Tadia T. Taylor (Founder Of WOQE, Ambassador, Diversify The Stage)
Candice Love (Founder Of The Blissfits)
Michelle Arkuski (Executive Director, She Is The Music)
Samantha Kirby-Yoh (Board Of Directors, She Is The Music, Co-Head Of UTA Music)
Tom See (COO, Live Nation)
Lesley Olenik (VP Touring, US Concerts, Live Nation Entertainment)
Chissy Nkemere (Global Chair, Diversity And Inclusion Council - Women In Music)
Karrie Keyes (Co-Founder, SoundGirls)
Nurit Smith (Executive Director, Music Forward Foundation)
Nazanin Fatemian (Global Programs and Operations Director, Live Nation Women)
Emily Slade: (Co-Founder, Valence.Community)
Mike De La Rocha (Co-Founder, Revolve Impact)
Mystic (Artist, Youth Educator)
Binta Brown (CEO, Founder Omalilly Projects)
Shakeea T. Smith (Education Program Manager - The UC Theatre)
Bryanna Law (Education Program Coordinator-The UC Theatre)
David Mayeri (Founder & CEO Berkeley Music Group - The UC Theatre)
Nada Taha (Host: SoundCheck Radio @ Apple Music)
Sway Calloway ( Host: Sway In The Morning @ SiriusXM)
Andre Boyer (Actor, Producer, Writer)
Cam (American Singer/Songwriter )
Goodnight, Sunrise (Band)
Pete Beetle (Co-Founder, NPB Companies)
Bill Reeves (Roadies Of Color)
FOUNDERS: BLACK MUSIC ACTION COALITION*
Ashaunna Ayars (Founder & Chief Marketing Officer Of The Ayars Agency)
Jamil Davis (Co-CEO Of The Revels Group,)
Shawn Holiday (Co-Head Of Urban Music At Columbia Records)
Prophet (CEO Of 50/50 Music Group Management)
Courtney Stewart (Founder Of Right Hand Co.)
Caron Veazy, (Founder And CEO Of Something In Common)
Aaron Glas (Tour Manager: Fitz And The Tantrums)
Sasha Yabraian (Co-Founder, We Are Live/We Are Musik)
Salim Akram (Monitor Engineer, Billie Eilish)
Taneshia Nash Laird (President & CEO | Greater Roxbury Arts & Cultural Center/ Ambassador and Mentor Diversify The Stage NJ)
Kaitlyn Nader ( Senior Director, Education & Community Engagement, The GRAMMY Museum)
Mark Oglesby (Tour Manager: One Republic, P!Nk)
Jerome Crooks (Founder, Never Famous, Tour Manager: Nine Inch Nails)
Chris Gratton (Production Manager, Bad Bunny)
Damien Nelson ( Never Famous)
Avery Risch (Tour Manager, Co-Founder, Risch Group)
David 5-1 Norman (Tour Forensics)
Gabi Parra (Tour Forensics)
Marguerite Nguyen (Tour Manager: Coldplay, Charlie Puth, Janet Jackson, BTS)
Kevin Shivers (Partner, WME)
Seth Seigle (Agent, WME)
Ron Opaleski (Agent, WME)
Charlie Walker (Co-Founder C3 Presents)
Tami Blevins (Artist Relations & Travel Logistics Manager C3 Presents)
Tom Windish ( Head Of A&R And Business Development, Wasserman Music)
Shawn Gee (President, Live Nation Urban, Principle & Partner, Maverick Management)
Rob Light (Partner/Managing Director/ Head Of Music, CAA)
Robert Gibbs (Partner / Co-Head / UTA Music Atlanta)
Scott Mantell (Agent, UTA Music)
Kevin Jergenson (Agent, UTA Music )
Joi Brown ( CEO, The Culture Creators)
Yves Pierre (Agent, CAA)
Julia Johnson (General Counsel/ Head Of Global Business + Legal Affairs, ICM)
Travis Merriweather ( Foundation Executive, CAA)
Jacqueline Reynolds-Drumm (Agent, ICM Partners)
Dave Hill (Executive Of Recruiting, Amazon Entertainment)
Shaun Clair (VP Of Sales, Clair Global)
Eric Grossman (CBO, TAIT)
Tom Arko ( President, Eighth Day Sound)
Pam Matthews (Executive Director, IEBA)
Claudia Barhost (Events Manager, IEBA)
Kayla Baily ( Merchandise Manager)
Sooner Routhier (Show Designer Sooner Rae Creative)
Chelsea Myers (Production Coordinator, Fitz And The Tantrums)
Henry Bordeaux (Tour Manager, Tyler The Creator/ Co-Host Tour Mgmt 101)
Krysten Dean (Crew Chief, Eight Day Sound)
Nicole Erin Massey (Production Coordinator, ColdPlay, Production Manager, Billie Eilish)
Matthew Morgan ( Founder, AfroPunk)
Seth Robinson (Partner, Sightline Design Group)
Vada Briceño (Designer, Lightswitch)
Danielle Edwards (Lighting Designer)
Aaron Patkin (Production Manager/Technical Producer)
Gabrielle Carr (COO, TAG)
Byron Carr (Group Touring Director, TAG)
Karla Hernandez (Curator And Event Producer)
Gregg Nadel (Co-President, Elektra Records)
Annie Flook ( Director Of Artist Partnerships and Business Development, Propeller)
Glenn Fukushima ( Head Of Publicity, Elektra Records)
Harlan Frey ( SVP Of Touring & Artist Development, Atlantic Records)
Susan Genco (Co-President, The Azoff Company)
Adam Harrison (Fullstop Management)
Brad Kriegel (Day-To-Day Manager, FullStop)
Kat Vollhoffer (Digital Marketing, Q-Prime)
Brandi Lukas (Digital Marketing, Q-Prime)
Stephanie Gaber (Promo, Brand Partnerships & Marketing, Q-Prime)
Cameo Carlson (President, Mtheory-Nashville)
Merce Jessor (Senior Marketing Associate, Mtheory)
Devin Landau (Founding Partner & Agent – TBA Agency)
Avery McTaggart (Founding Partner & Agent – TBA Agency)
Amy Davidman (Founding Partner & Agent – TBA Agency)
Marshall Betts (Founding Partner & Agent – TBA Agency)
Ryan Craven (Founding Partner & Agent – TBA Agency)