About us

We provide resources to help support, advance research, and promote the most impactful organizations delivering transformational change at the intersection of music and health.

The Board

Glen Ward

President & Founder

40+ years in the entertainment business, as lawyer, CEO Virgin US, Chairman NARM (now MBA), Chairman Jazz Bakery, and charity Board member Nordoff Robbins and Music For All Seasons, before founding R&R to support all charities using music for healing.

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Kynderly Haskins

Director

A business advisor, with 25+ years experience in entertainment, luxury hospitality, private member clubs (inc. GM of Paul Allen’s H Club), fashion brands, technology and philanthropy, helping entrepreneurs expand and transform their vision into reality.

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Carmen Murray

Director

Progressive and independent Founder of TITLE 9, recognized by Billboard and ASCAP as an entertainment trailblazer. Manager of multi-award-winning talent roster, producer of notable albums and live events, and partner in top philanthropic initiatives

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Chris Parkes

Director

Pioneering licensed music merchandiser (Merchandising For Life) working globally for 40+ years with leading artists (inc. U2, Radiohead, Coldplay) and branded fashion retail, at live events, in store and online, via imaginative range creation.

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Jeff Keul

Treasurer

Seasoned accounting and finance executive with 30+ years experience in entertainment, real estate, insurance, legal and consumer technology industries, inc. tour accounting and tax preparation for world renowned artists at Fox and Paramount - Famous Music

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Chris Scoates

Director

Cultural leader, published author and lecturer in contemporary art, design, experimental sound and new media. 25+ years NPO leadership experience in US museums and educational institutions (incl. MAD and CSULB) challenging conventions and redefining norms.

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Scotty Gelade

Director

An entertainment executive with 20+ years of experience in developing and producing award winning content across music, film, and television, including live events. As a founding partner of ACE Content, has shaped the company’s direction and built strategic partnerships with top brands and artists.

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Roger Ritchie

Director

Founder of The Kohala Group, specializing in digital commerce and transformation, with 20+ years in music, entertainment, and technology at Virgin, Fox, and VC/PE firms. A true music enthusiast, Roger celebrates the power of music in life, brand storytelling, and creative work.

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Lynn Bowen

Secretary

An educator with 20+ years of experience, and a solid record of achievement, as head of departments specializing in music and art. Actively involved in charity work with Veterans, assisting with their songwriting and recordings, as well as fund-raising initiatives for elementary and high schools.

Advisory Board

Rena Fruchter

A distinguished pianist, writer and educator. Solo debut with Philadelphia Orchestra at age 6, and global duo piano performances with partner Dudley Moore. Studied at Brandeis and RCM; music columnist for NY Times; co-founded MFAS with Brian Dallow in 1991.

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Donovan Roche

Founder of PR/content creation consultancy On the One Enterprises and music mag D-Constructed, Donovan has 30+ years experience in strategy, brand building, and storytelling, representing music and nonprofit clients.

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Shawn Parr

MD of Envoy, and for 25+ years, “Guvner” of Bulldog Drummond, a design and innovation consultancy creating practical value for some of the world’s largest and most purposeful brands and passionate entrepreneurs, launching new companies, products and brands.

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Daniel Kushner

Formerly a design leader at IDEO, bringing human-centered design to Fortune 100 teams, creating award-winning products and services, prior to launching category-leading startups MONO, Trustworthy and now, Tandem Drums.

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Nathan Brackett

A consultant to music, tech, media and entertainment companies on content and business strategy. Has served as Executive Editor at Rolling Stone and Head of Editorial at Amazon Music, and has won Webby, Clio, and W3 awards for his work developing short film, podcast and other original content projects.

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Our Purpose

Immediate anxiety relief through the power of music.

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