Queer Capita Announces Inaugural Advisory Board, Expanding Non-Profit’s Reach Nationwide
We are thrilled to introduce Queer Capita’s new Advisory Board for 2024-2025. Formed for the first time this year, the Advisory Board brings together an esteemed group of senior-level LGBTQ+ music professionals who will guide and support our previously announced Board of Directors. These industry leaders will share their expertise, utilize their connections and influence, and work proactively to aid the Board of Directors advance its initiatives and events, supporting our organization’s mission of uniting the LGBTQ+ professional workforce in music.
“We’re proud to launch Queer Capita’s first-ever Advisory Board, a team of diverse LGBTQ+ music leaders whose insights will help us continue to grow our community and advance opportunities for Queer professionals across the entire industry,” said Co-Founder/Co-President Nico Machlitt.
Diversity. Passion. Progress.
Based across the country, the inaugural Advisory Board is poised to deepen Queer Capita’s impact and drive forward the mission of community and career empowerment. This year, Queer Capita is both developing more impactful programs for industry professionals and embracing artist-focused partnerships.
Meet the Senior Executives Behind the Vision
The Advisory Board represents an impressive range of senior-level voices within the LGBTQ+ music industry community who have remained vigilant in building a stronger, more inclusive community for Queer professionals.
We are incredibly proud to introduce our new Advisory Board members:
Daniel Iammatteo: Director of Streaming, Reservoir
Nico Machlitt: Associate Manager of Digital Marketing, VEVO
Richard Coppolino, MBA: VP of Finance/Controller, Firebird Music
Zachary Porfiris: Director of Business & Legal Affairs, Symphonic Distribution
Hannah Waitt: VP, US Commercial Strategy, Virgin Music Group
Tyrone Scott: Director of Music Licensing - Business & Legal Affairs, SoundCloud
ashok bania: SVP Product, SoundCloud
Paulina Vo: Co-Founder, Highnote; General Manager & Co-Founder, The Digilogue
Aaron Tochini: Chief of Staff & Director of Events, Music Business Association
Annie Brinn: SVP, Publishing Administration, Warner Music Group
Kelly M. Johnson: Director of Business & Legal Affairs, The Orchard/Sony Music Entertainment
Evangeline Elder: Founder/Principle, All Angles Agency
Joshua Kyle Dickinson: Senior Director of Publicity, RCA Records
The Advisory Board will help grow Queer Capita’s presence, provide invaluable resources, and build the future of the music industry—one that reflects the diversity, creativity, and commitment of the LGBTQ+ community.