Born and raised in Music City, USA. Membership Manager, Membership & Industry Relations at The Recording Academy/GRAMMYs with a focus on Country/American Roots, Gospel and Contemporary Christian genres. Beginning my professional career in New York City and over 20+ years on "Music Row" in Nashville, TN., I'm a skilled professional within the Music and Entertainment Industry, with a diverse background in Executive Assistance, Artist Relations, Business Management, Event Execution, and Membership Management. My core strengths extend to communication, teamwork, and relationship-building and I'm particularly passionate about fostering diversity and inclusion within the music community. My mission is to contribute to projects that recognize musical excellence, advocate for music makers' well-being, and preserve music as an integral part of our culture. As a membership manager for the Recording Academy/GRAMMYs, I'm particularly excited to contribute my passions for music and empower and unite music creators to work together and foster a more inclusive and equitable music industry for all.