Elected Officers

Dr. Jessica Yam, NCTM

President

Pianist Jessica J. Yam, DMA is active as soloist, chamber artist, pedagogue, and director of various artistic programs. Together with pianist Elias-Axel Pettersson, she formed duo Æterna Sirius in 2017; the pair has given masterclasses and toured across North America.…

Dr. Nadia Feeken, NCTM

1st Vice President

Dr. Nadia Feeken is an accomplished performer and an exceptional teacher. A native of Tianjin China, Nadia began her piano study at the age of five and attended the Tianjin Conservatory of Music when she was twelve. She came to…

Dr. Karali Hunter, NCTM

2nd Vice President

Owner and Founder of Hammer & Strings Conservatory, Dr. Karali Hunter is an award-winning performer and pedagogue based in Phoenix, AZ. Hunter’s reputation as a dynamic, sensitive, and passionate performer has led to solo and chamber performances across the country and…

Susan Martinez

Recording Secretary

Susan Martinez is a pianist, freelance accompanist and private piano teacher residing in Arizona. She grew up in the Midwest and earned a Bachelor of Music degree from St. Olaf College in Minnesota. After college, she accepted a teaching position…

Julie Follett

Treasurer

Julie is an Arizona native and the East Valley has always been her home. She was raised in Tempe and graduated from McClintock High School. She continued her education at MCC and ASU, graduating Magna Cum Laude from ASU in…

Dr. Radmila Stojanovic-Kiriluk, NCTM

Past President

Dr. Radmila Stojanovic-Kiriluk, NCTM, a native of Serbia, is a pianist, teacher, and lecturer. She teaches Piano Pedagogy classes and piano at Mesa Community College. Radmila regularly judges competitions and exams and gives lectures on piano playing. She has been…

Appointed Chairs

Arizona Study Program: Lara Holt; Debbie Saifi, NCTM; Barbara Russell, NCTM

Composers Celebration Concert: Dr. Nadia Feeken, NCTM; Dr. Michael Bryson

Ensemble: Becky Rogers; Marcia Havlovic

Fall Recital: Autum Hunt

Music Showcase: Marla Bradford, NCTM; Bjorn Hanson

Nancy Spitzer Scholarship: Melodie Acker, NCTM

Organ Stop Pizza Party: Sonoko Barnett

Piano Competition: Nina Tahbaz; Yumiko Ueda

Jason Sipe Prize Piano Performers: Wei Xing

Senior Awards: Stephanie Jones

Senior Recital: Stephanie Jones

Spring Recital: Soo Yoen Kim

Administrative Positions

Correspondence Secretary: Pamela Crockett

MTNA Certification Mentor: Melodie Acker, NCTM

Membership Chair: DeAnn Mortensen

Yearbook Editor: DeAnn Mortensen

Website/Technology: Kevin Feeken