EVMTA Board of Directors – East Valley Music Teachers Association

Elected Officers

Dr. Radmila Stojanovic-Kiriluk, NCTM

President

EVMTA 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…

Dr. Jessica Yam, NCTM

1st Vice President

EVMTA 1st Vice 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…

Dr. Karali Hunter, NCTM

2nd Vice President

EVMTA 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…

Pamela Allman

Recording Secretary

EVMTA Recording Secretary Pam Allman is a graduate of Drury University where she earned a B.M.E. with a piano performance emphasis. She studied under Dr. Robert Pennington and Dr. Sidney Vise. During the summers she studied under Dr. Victor Labunski…

Julie Follett

Treasurer

EVMTA 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…

Sherin Moustafa, NCTM

Past President

EVMTA Past President Sherin Moustafa is a multifaceted and accomplished pianist and instructor based out of the Phoenix metro area. Sherin has received awards from piano competitions and was a recipient of the Neely Music Talent Scholarship. She was also the…

Appointed Chairs

Arizona Study Program: Lara Holt; Debbie Saifi, NCTM; Dr. Andrew O’Brien, NCTM

Composers Celebration Concert: Dr. Nadia Feeken

Ensemble: Debbie Saifi, NCTM; Marcia Havlovic

Fall Recital: Autum Hunt

Music Showcase: Marcy Trupe, Marla Bradford, NCTM

Nancy Spitzer Scholarship: Melodie Acker, NCTM

Organ Stop Pizza Party: Robert Avril

Piano Competition: Nina Tahbaz

Jason Sipe Prize Piano Performers: Lianna Rivera Rice

Senior Awards: Stephanie Jones

Senior Recital: Stephanie Jones

Spring Recital: Amanda Sherrill

Administrative Positions

Correspondence Secretary: Nancy McGuire

EVMTA Certification Mentor: Dr. Andrew O’Brien, NCTM

Membership: DeAnn Mortensen

Social Media Coordinator: Lianna Rivera Rice

Yearbook Editor: DeAnn Mortensen

Photography: Vacant

Website/Technology: Kevin Feeken