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CEO Forums offer an exclusive platform for Executive Directors and senior leaders to network and engage in focused discussions on establishing and managing Sistema-inspired programs in the United States and Canada. Designed with small to midsize entities in mind, these forums facilitate interactive dialogue for problem-solving and knowledge sharing. Participants, including program directors aspiring to leadership roles, are encouraged to share their experiences in collaborative formats, fostering collective learning and informed decision-making within our field.
Join us for the 2024-2025 season, led by Gabrielle Molina, for sessions that invite you to connect with fellow executive leaders and industry experts from across the nation. We will explore a wide range of topics, including board development, harnessing artificial intelligence, compensation structures, and addressing the challenges of sustaining an organization while combating burnout. These sessions are designed to be collaborative, encouraging participants to share insights and solutions, and providing valuable perspectives and practical approaches to the challenges we all face.
To encourage candid participation, these sessions will not be recorded, ensuring an off-the-record sharing space where leaders can openly discuss challenges faced at the executive level of Sistema-inspired work.
Gabrielle Molina
Executive Director, Project Music
Facilitated by Gabrielle Molina
Gabrielle Molina (she, ella, siya) is currently the Executive Director of Project Music, a youth development and El Sistema-inspired music nonprofit located in Stamford, CT. In addition to her work at Project Music, Gabrielle is on the coaching faculty of AIM, the Academy for Impact through Music, where she coaches and mentors teachers from around the world working in ‘music for social action’ organizations. From 2019-2023, she was a faculty member and career coach at the Longy School of Music of Bard College. Prior to joining the leadership team at Project Music, Gabrielle founded Teaching Artists International, a music nonprofit that creates teaching artist exchanges spanning 4 continents. She is the winner of the 2020 Sphinx Tank, awarded to the “Next Great Cultural Entrepreneur.” In 2022, she was named one of Yamaha’s “40 Under 40” — Celebrating Excellence in Music Education. Gabrielle has held fellowships with the National Arts Strategies, the Global Leaders Program, Mass Challenge, and the Harvard Innovation Labs. Gabrielle holds K-12 teaching credentials in CA and CT and began her career at YOLA (Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles) and at iCAN (The Incredible Children’s Art Network), two El Sistema-inspired programs in Southern California. Gabrielle holds a Master’s in International Education Policy from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education.
Upcoming Forums
CEO Forum
CEO Forum January 8 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Register Facilitated by Gabrielle Molina Executive Director, Project Music Gabrielle Molina (she, ella, siya) is currently the Executive Director of Project Music,…
CEO Forum: Harnessing AI for El Sistema-Inspired Organizations
CEO Forum: Harnessing AI for El Sistema-Inspired Organizations March 5 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Register Facilitated by Gabrielle Molina Executive Director, Project Music Gabrielle Molina (she, ella, siya) is currently…
