Meet our Team

Our dedicated artistic and administrative staff are committed to inclusivity and to developing the entire child, from artistic excellence to social-emotional well-being.

Anima is governed by a community-based Board of Directors that oversees the business affairs of the Choir and is responsible for organizational growth in all facets.

  • Evan Bruno

    Artistic Director

  • Joshua Velez

    Principal Pianist

  • Shannon Sprunger

    Manager of Student & Family Engagement

  • Kate Curran

    Marketing Manager

  • Theresa Olvera

    Bookkeeping Manager

  • Lillia Woolschlager

    Associate Pianist

  • Dr. Doreen Rao

    Artistic Director Emerita
    1972-1988

  • Emily Ellsworth

    Artistic Director Emerita
    1996-2018

  • William Buhr

    Artist of Distinction
    Principal Pianist, 1984-2025

Board of Directors

  • Christina Lovely

    President

  • Nora Gile

    Treasurer

  • Kate Tebrugge

    Secretary

  • Eric Bergman

    Board Member

  • Kim Lloyd-Eichenauer

    Board Member

  • Lennie Marsh

    Board Member

  • Lindsay Pekny

    Board Member

  • Dorothy Powers

    Board Member

  • Danielle Wetle

    Board Member