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
Matthew DeTroy
Piano
Claire Dresselhuis
Cello
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
Board Chair Member
An experienced entrepreneur and business leader, Dick has served as Vice-Chair of the Child Center of NY and held leadership roles across aviation, publishing, retail displays, and real estate. He lives in Connecticut and remains passionate about the arts and community.
Rob Silvan
KEYS Founder
Rob founded KEYS in 2004 and served as Executive Director until 2022, later becoming Artistic Director. A jazz musician, composer, and educator with over 40 years of experience, he continues to support music education and the arts.
Gina Wilson
Former KEYS Board Chair
Gina served on the KEYS Board from 2014–2015 and as Board Chair from 2015–2017. A former orchestra executive director, attorney, and pianist, she taught piano through KEYS and remains active in music and the arts.
Roger Tarika
Former KEYS Board Member
Roger served on the KEYS Board from 2016 to 2019. With leadership experience in financial services and real estate development, he has also contributed to nonprofit and educational organizations through board service.
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.