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A native of Oregon, Amy was raised by parents who recognized the importance of a musical education.  Amy studied Suzuki violin, beginning at age 5. While she did not make music a career, Amy credits her focus, patience, and work ethic to those early years of musical training.  

After studying psychology at the University of Puget Sound, Amy earned a Master’s Degree in Organizational Psychology from Springfield College in Massachusetts.  A one-time expert on the use of teleconferencing tools in the workplace, Amy’s research focus was the effectiveness of virtual team collaboration.  Amy’s passion is applying the tools of science to the understanding of human behavior; in particular, helping organizations best understand their customers. Her decade of work in marketing research found her based in several metropolitan areas including Seattle, Minneapolis, and Sacramento, where she continued to attend arts events.

Amy eventually traded in her business hat to focus exclusively on raising her three children.  Each of Amy’s children have learned musical instruments and, most importantly, have learned the value of being audience members.  Amy believes that a strong community is an inclusive community where coming together for arts is available to everyone.