Our Team

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    Keith "Kfingers" Chester

    Music Engineer

    Keith has dedicated his career to working with youth as a counselor and mentor. He has a wealth of knowledge in music production, having produced several albums of his own.

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    Michael "Bam" Wright

    Music Engineer

    Michael has a long history of using music to express his thoughts and emotions. He is the founder and owner of Treehouse Collective, a creative hub for music recording, podcasting, content creation, and more.

  • Brandon Esteves

    Music Engineer

    With over 20 years of experience in the music field, Brandon brings a strong background in formal instruction across guitar, piano, drums, and electronic beat production.

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    Lioner "DJ Kid Kash" Alicia

    Music Engineer

    Lioner holds a bachelor's degree in audio engineering, providing a strong academic foundation and technical knowledge in the field. He is an established music engineer and DJ.

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    Kiesha Lamb

    Communications Specialist

    With a background in equity work, program development, and youth-centered practices, Kiesha plays an important role using her skill set to establish and manage IVOC’s communication systems and strategies.
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    Sharon "Michi" Aquino Chino

    Creative Coach

    Sharon is completing her bachelor's degree at Clark University in Worcester, MA. With a background in the arts, she is passionate about discovering ways to help young people reach their full potential.

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    Liliana Becker Benton

    Creative Coach

    Lili is a Clark student in her final year of her bachelor's degree. With a background in the arts, she is committed to supporting youth through music, using creative expression to empower and inspire young people.

  • Kate Maloney

    Creative Counselor

    Kate brings over 20 years of counseling experience to her role. She has a deep commitment to supporting teens from marginalized backgrounds and is especially skilled at helping young people connect with meaningful resources in their communities.

  • Christina von Timroth

    Creative Counselor

    Christina is a dedicated mental health professional committed to exploring creative approaches that help people heal and grow through mental health challenges. She brings experience working within complex systems and a strong passion for creating meaningful change.