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
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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.
Scott Weber
Vice-Chair
Business executive with 40 years of experience building and leading companies.
Greg Smith
Treasurer
HR and compensation leader and longtime KEYS volunteer.
Dawn Taylor
Secretary
Banking leader with expertise in financial risk and strategic leadership.
Advisory Board
Experience that keeps guiding KEYS
Our founder, former board members and longtime friends who continue to lend their experience to KEYS.
Dick Jay
Former KEYS Board Member
Currently Vice-Chair of the Board of The Child Center of NY, a large social impact organization. Chairman and part owner of Port City Air in Portsmouth, NH; former President and Chairman of Display Technologies LLC. Serial entrepreneur with experience in publishing, retail displays, real estate development, and aviation. Lives in Westport, CT, and Manhattan with his wife, Pat. They have two daughters and four grandchildren. Dick and Pat enjoy travel, the arts, and spending time with family.
Rob Silvan
KEYS Founder
Founded KEYS in 2004 and served as Executive Director until 2022, when he became Artistic Director. Retired in September 2023. Jazz musician, composer, and music educator with more than 40 years of experience teaching classical, jazz, blues, popular music, improvisation, and composition. Currently Music Director at Talmadge Hill Community Church in Darien, CT. Continues to be involved in music and music education.
Gina Wilson
Former KEYS Board Chair
Served on the KEYS Board from 2014–2015 and as Board Chair from 2015–2017. Also taught piano through the KEYS program. Former Executive Director of the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra and founder and former Executive Director of the Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra. Former attorney with Gibson Dunn & Crutcher and Drinker Biddle & Reath. Served as accompanist for the Ridgefield Chorale. Continues to be active in music and the arts.
Roger Tarika
Former KEYS Board Member
Served on the KEYS Board from 2016 to 2019. Former Managing Director at Morgan Stanley and Vice President at DPS Development, specializing in eco-friendly luxury sporting club communities. Now focused on independent asset management. Has served on the boards of Greens Farms Academy and Horizons at GFA, where he has been involved since 2002. Enjoys music, golf, skiing, reading, food, and wine.
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Bring your experience, time or love of music to a community helping young musicians learn and grow.