Pictured above: 2025 WMBA Board of Officers – Top Row (L-R): Bridget Buchholz, Lauren Klein, Alexis Donn, Rachel Mangan, Jessica Hamorsky | Bottom Row (L-R): Annissa Allen-Gore, Kelsey Roche, Mackenzie Adkins, Megan Astri, Beka Bishop | Not pictured: Lucki Price
(Nashville, TN — January 13, 2025) The Women’s Music Business Association (WMBA) is thrilled to announce its 2025 officers, board of directors, and the incoming Class of 2025 members.
The WMBA leadership structure includes two key boards with distinct but complementary roles. The Board of Directors focuses on governance and long-term strategy for the organization. Meanwhile, the Board of Officers is tasked with implementing these strategies and ensuring efficient day-to-day operations. The Board of Officers is elected by WMBA members and reports to the Board of Directors, providing updates on organizational performance, financial matters, and other relevant issues.
The 2025 Officers include President Mackenzie Adkins, Vice President Megan Astri, Secretary Rachel Mangan, Treasurer Kelsey Roche, Events & Education Co-Chairs Beka Bishop and Bridget Buchholz, Marketing Co-Chairs Lauren Klein and Alexis Donn, Membership Chair Jessica Hamorsky, and Community Outreach Co-Chairs Annissa Allen-Gore and Lucki Price.
The 2025 WMBA Board of Directors will be led by Chairwoman Amery Fridenstine (Above Board Consulting), Sheree Spoltore (Global Songwriters Connection), Jensen Sussman (Sweet Talk Publicity), and Christy Walker-Watkins (AristoPR). Brandi Simms (MooTV, Moo Creative & The Steel Mill) will continue in her role as Board of Directors Emeritus, providing valuable guidance, while Lauren Spahn (Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley, & Norton LLP) will serve as Legal Counsel.
The WMBA 2025 Class of New Members are Alexa Pressman (Stage Right Capital), Alexes Aiken (Westwood One), Alyssa Murphy (Flood, Bumstead, McCready & McCarthy Inc.), Alyssa Ramsey (Play It Again Music), Anastasia Elliot (Anastasia Music, LLC), Ania Diallo (The Recording Academy), Anna Filipic (FBMM), Anna Scott (Walk Off Entertainment LLC), Annabella Gelmetti (Nashville Symphony / Graphite Publishing), Annie Scherer (Warner Music Group), Ashley Dax (iHeartRadio, The Grand Ole Opry), Cameron Rowe (Q Prime), Candace Fox JRT (Journey Risk True), Cicely McDowell (Level Group Ltd.), Courtney A Taylor (237 Global, One More Time VIP), Delaney Loughran (Academy of Country Music), Dezha Sexton, Donna Duncan (CMT, Paramount), Emma Gibby (Outback Presents), Erin Moorman (Syntax Creative), Eryn Cooper (Opry Entertainment Group, WSM Radio), Heather Howard (Academy of Country Music), Heather Rowntree (Northstar Artists), Heather Vaughn (FBMM), Jada Star Roberts (Dolly Parton Enterprises), Jada Wilson (Warner Music Nashville), Jessica Bloom (Warner Music Group), Jessica Mayts (Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum), Jordyn Newma (FBMM), Kate Cheyne (FBMM), Katie Neal (Audacy), Kayla Ott (The Mechanical Licensing Collective), Kirstie Kraus (Kraus House of Entertainment), Kyra Tillotson (Fort Nash, Walk Off Entertainment), Leigh Cara (Venture Music), Liz Mayo (The MLC), Megan Schultz (Riser House Entertainment), Melissa Goldberg (CMT), Olivia Dahlstrom (WHY&HOW), Rachel Glidden (Courage Music), Rae Leigh (Rae Leigh Music, Songwriter Trysts), Rhiannon Ferronetti (WHY&HOW), Sam Bogle (Red Phoenix Events, Cam Bogle Management), Samantha DeSpirito (BMG), Sarah Irwin (Outback Presents), Shana Melissa Saunders (Universal Music Group Nashville), Shannon Lawrence (Warner Music Group), Shelby Landry (Outback Presents), Tatia Rose (RMG Inc, Nashville Music Academy LLC), and Tess Schoonhoven (Venture Music).
These new leaders and members exemplify WMBA’s commitment to fostering community, education, and opportunities for women in the music industry.
The first membership meeting of 2025 will take place at ACM headquarters on January 21st, offering an exciting kickoff to the year’s activities and initiatives.
In 2024, WMBA celebrated its 25th Anniversary, with notable speakers and events, including Marisa Mineo (Neal Agency), Laramie Lomanto (Red Light Management), Macie Banks (Sirius XM), Elisa Vazzana (UTA), Hayley Corbett (Punchbowl), Juli Griffith (Punchbowl), and Jensen Sussman (Sweet Talk Publicity).
For more information about WMBA, membership opportunities, or upcoming events, visit https://www.wmbanashville.org/.
About WMBA: WMBA is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to advancing the careers of women in the music industry through educational programming, networking opportunities, industry involvement, and community service initiatives. The association plays a pivotal role in empowering women and fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment within the music business. For more information about the Women’s Music Business Organization, please visit https://www.wmbanashville.org/.