More In Music is a multi-faceted nonprofit founded with the aim of making the music industry more accessible and to provide a network of education, mentorship, and support for current professionals. As the organization plans its first More In Music Conference in Spring 2025, it announces the composition of its Advisory Board for 2024-25. A diverse complement of artists, veteran executives, and current industry professionals, the More In Music board is perfectly suited to execute More In Music’s mission to educate the public about music career paths, inspire the next generation of music industry leaders, and create a culture of empowerment formed through shared experience and personal connection.
Led by More In Music’s founder, industry vet Noelle Chesnut Whitmore, the More In Music Advisory Board features five legacy advisors, a host of bridge advisors, and three future gen advisors. The group of legacy advisors includes Cheryl “Salt” James, the legendary rapper and one half of Salt-N-Pepa and Damien Smith of Full Stop Management and Parkwood Entertainment. The group of bridge advisors includes GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Kenyon Dixon, as well as professionals from respected companies like Columbia, Interscope, Live Nation, The Orchard, and more. The future gen advisors are two current college students and a recent college grad, who will get hands-on industry experience working with the board as well as many other industry professionals.
The More In Music Advisory Board will be instrumental in supporting the cohort in planning the inaugural More In Music Conference, slated for Spring 2025 in Los Angeles. The multi-day Conference will include panel conversations, workshops and keynotes from a diverse complement of the music industry’s most influential leaders. The Conference will provide college students and the Los Angeles community-at-large with the opportunity to gain exposure to careers in the music industry, and learn from some of the most accomplished executives in the business.
The More In Music 2025 Advisory Board:
Legacy Advisors:
- Eric Parker – CEO & Founder, Konnect Dot
- Kelley Purcell – VP of Membership & Industry Relations, Recording Academy
- Sherri Francois – Chief Impact Officer, Sola Impact & Executive Director of Sola Foundation
- Cheryl “ Salt” James – Artist – Salt N Pepa, Speaker, Writer & Producer
- Damien Smith – Manager, Full Stop Management; Head of Music and Touring, Parkwood Entertainment
Bridge Advisors:
- Yannick “Thurz” Koffi – Artist, Creator of Party In My Living Room
- Lauren Gaspard – Director of Urban Marketing, Interscope Records
- Chrystal Anderson – Head of Marketing, Gala Music
- Malachi Fuller – Director, Producer, Co-Founder of Hyyer Creative
- Naledi Nyahuma Seck – VP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, The Orchard
- Bomani X – Singer/Songwriter, Guitarist, Artist & Digital Strategist
- Jessica Campbell – CEO, Marketing & Creative Director, PO3 Agency
- Chantel Diaz – Director of Inclusivity & Well-Being – Live Nation
- Craig Posey – Event Producer, Co-Founder of RCE, Community Manager – Vydia, & Manager – Kenyon Dixon
- Marissa Wallace – VP of Client Experience – Egami Group
- Aysia Rowe – CEO & Executive Producer – Amavas Bazaar
- Tony “Tone” Clark – Manager & Tour Manager – Tone Mgmt
- Loren LoRosa – Founder – Brown Girl Grinding & Reporter/Producer
- Shannon Juarez – Special Projects Manager – Goldenvoice
- Kenyon Dixon – Grammy-Nominated Artist, Singer, and Songwriter
- Annjelica Houston – Publicity Manager – Audible Treats
- Mont Brown – A&R – Columbia & Philanthropist
- Josh Foster – Drummer, Musical Director & Owner – FEELOVERFLASH. Credits: Mariah Carey, Reneé Rapp, Black Music Honors Show, Stellar Awards Show, and more.
- DJ Rosegold – DJ, Producer & Creative Curator
- Sarah Moussabik (International Advisor – Morocco) – Co-Founder & Creative Director – Finetune.ma & Artist – Sarah & Ismael
Future Gen Advisors:
- Kyland Talbott – Student, Senior – UCLA & Aspiring Live Entertainment Professional
- Courtney Roberts – Student, Texas Southern University & Aspiring Music Industry Professional
- Lauren Clark – College Grad – Berklee College of Music & Aspiring Music Industry Professional
