Karen Scott
Executive Director
Karen brings more than 25 years of experience in education, nonprofit leadership and philanthropy to KEYS.
The people behind every note
KEYS is powered by educators, leaders and community members who believe every young person deserves access to music.
Leadership
Guiding the mission forward
Meet the team leading KEYS’ programs, partnerships and work across the Bridgeport community.
Gretchen Anderson
Director of Programs
An educator and nonprofit leader with experience building and managing programs that expand access to learning.
Amy Griswold
Director of Development
A musician, educator and nonprofit professional inspired by the transformative impact of accessible music education.
Dawn Lopez
Administrative Assistant
An accounting and nonprofit professional who supports the operational work that keeps KEYS moving forward.
Our music educators
The people making music possible every day
Meet the musicians and educators who bring their experience, passion and love of music to KEYS students.
Misty Beyer
Piano
Jennifer Brown
Violin
Jerome Burns
Brass
Josue Bustamante
Violin, Piano
Ernest Chamberlain
Piano
Madeleine Corliss
Cello
Dave Crespo
Guitar
Matthew DeTroy
Piano
Board of Directors
Stewardship behind the mission
Our Board of Directors brings experience, leadership and a shared commitment to the mission of KEYS.
Bill Young
Chair of the board
Financial risk, planning, and governance leader with KEYS since 2007.
Greg Smith
Treasurer
HR and compensation leader and longtime KEYS volunteer.
Scott Weber
Vice-Chair
Business executive with 40 years of experience building and leading companies.
Dawn Taylor
Secretary
Banking leader with expertise in financial risk and strategic leadership.
Join the KEYS community
There’s a place for you here, too
Bring your experience, time or love of music to a community helping young musicians learn and grow.