Leadership & Governance
Meet Our Team
Pacific Youth Choir is led by accomplished music educators and nonprofit professionals dedicated to artistic excellence and accessible music education. Together with our Board of Directors, we ensure PYC thrives for generations to come.
Executive Team
Chris Maunu
Artistic Director
A 4-time GRAMMY® Music Educator Finalist and 2-time National Music Teacher of Excellence winner, Chris has conducted choirs at Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, and St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican.
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Andrew Hansen
Executive Director
With over 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience, Andrew specializes in strategic planning, fundraising, and organizational growth. He also serves as adjunct instructor at University of Portland's business school.
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Our faculty brings decades of combined experience in choral education, performance, and collaborative artistry.
Madison Berry-Sellers
Collaborative Pianist
Nova 1 & 2
Local arts leader, currently supporting the work of The Dougy Center. Sings and accompanies choirs across the region.
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Will Fox
Associate Conductor
Rogue
Fifteen-year veteran music educator whose choirs have won 15 consecutive Oregon state championships. Also directs the Oregon SenateAires barbershop chorus.
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Chris Maunu
Artistic Director & Conductor
Pacific, Coro Pacifica, Chamber
A 4-time GRAMMY® Music Educator Finalist, Chris has conducted choirs at Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, and St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican.
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Hyeyoung Pak
Collaborative Pianist
Rogue & Tsunami
Master's in Collaborative Piano from PSU. Performs regularly with Evergreen trio, local choirs, and musical theatre, bringing international artistry to collaborative performance.
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Amber Schroeder
Associate Conductor
Cascadia, Rapids, Tsunami
Oregon native with Master's degrees from Portland State and Simpson College. Winner of Pamplin Media's "Best Teacher" award, leading choirs that have performed at the Oregon Music Educators Conference.
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Pam Sohriakoff
Collaborative Pianist
Cascadia & Rapids
Former collaborative pianist and adjunct professor at University of Northwestern in Minnesota. Versatile artist excelling in musical theatre, classical, opera, pop, and worship accompaniment.
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Meredith Stemen, DMA
Collaborative Pianist
Pacific, Coro Pacifica, Chamber
Accomplished pianist from Pensacola, Florida. Holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in collaborative piano from Louisiana State University with extensive experience in teaching, research, and performance.
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Brenda Winkle
Associate Conductor
Nova 1 & 2
Educator and leadership coach with over two decades of conducting experience. Brenda has led multiple vocal ensembles recognized for excellence at state ACDA conferences.
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McKenna Nowak
Rehearsal & Event Support Specialist
Choir teacher at Sellwood Middle School and voice instructor with a passion for helping young singers discover their potential. Brings warmth, organization, and a deep love for choral music to PYC.
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Our volunteer board provides strategic oversight, fiduciary responsibility, and unwavering support for PYC's mission.
President
Heather Hartrim-Lowe
Teacher
Treasurer
Peter Wilamoski
Retired, Investment Research & Adjunct Instructor at University of Portland
Secretary
Kinnari Shah
Attorney / Editor
Board Members
Tiffany Crotty
Marketing & Business Development
Lisa Klucevek
Physician, Premise Health
Larissa Miranda
Nurse, Providence Portland
Anna Mottice
Managing Director of Alumni Engagement, OHSU Foundation
JaneAnne Peterson
Retired Attorney
Kaeli Porter
Choir Teacher, Inza Wood and Meridian Creek Middle Schools
Andrew Premavardhan
Product Manager, GE Healthcare
Ex Officio
Andrew Hansen
Executive Director
Chris Maunu
Artistic Director