Describe your background and industry experience, and explain how it will help you contribute to the SOCAN Board of Directors?
I have spent my career at the intersection of music, community building, and business. I work as a pianist, composer, bandleader, and arts entrepreneur, and my catalogue includes recordings, commissions, and licensed works that generate royalties through SOCAN and international partners. My work extends from high end venues and private clients to community organizations, public institutions, and arts focused development projects. This has given me a clear understanding of how creators earn, how rights are managed, and how different sectors value music.
I run a one-person entertainment business that covers performance, production, booking, marketing, and client relations. This experience has taught me how to navigate the realities that most independent creators face, including income fluctuations, contract negotiations, rights administration, and long-term strategic planning. I know firsthand what it means to build a career that relies on both artistic output and strong business systems.
I have also worked closely with community organizations, youth programs, and arts development initiatives, which gives me an informed view of how music functions in civic and cultural spaces. These partnerships have strengthened my belief that creators need fair compensation, modern systems, and accessible resources to thrive.
I would bring a balanced perspective to the SOCAN Board. I understand the needs of working musicians, emerging creators, and established professionals. I bring business experience, community insight, and a commitment to advancing a rights management environment that supports sustainability, transparency, and growth for all members.
In your opinion, what issues will be most important to SOCAN members over the next three years?
Members will continue to push for stronger transparency and clarity in how royalties are tracked, distributed, and reported. As music use expands across digital platforms, creators will expect faster data, better attribution, and more detailed insights into where and how their work is generating value.
The growth of global streaming and new forms of content will make international royalty collection even more important. Members will rely on SOCAN to maintain strong partnerships abroad and to ensure accurate and timely payments from emerging markets.
Artificial intelligence will also shape the next three years. Members will need clear policies that protect their rights, ensure consent, and define how human creativity is valued in an evolving technological landscape.
Finally, education and career support will matter. Many creators are juggling multiple roles and income streams, and they will look to SOCAN for tools, guidance, and advocacy that help them build sustainable careers in a fast-changing industry.