LINDSEY DUELAND

PRESIDENT

Lindsey has been a part of LSYC for many years as a member in the infancy of the program. Her love of music started as a toddler in the Suzuki program playing violin and continued throughout adolescence in the Symphonia Youth Orchestra and a number of choirs throughout her school years. Lindsey is excited to pass down her musical prowess to her son who has joined the newest resident choir program. In her day to day Lindsey works at Northwestern Mutual Duluth helping create impact not only in the lives of the clients they work with but the communities they live in as well.

NICOLE OTTJES

VICE PRESIDENT

Nicole is a music teacher currently teaching 9-12 music at Harbor City International School in Duluth. She teaches choir, chamber ensemble, jazz band, music history, African drumming, introduction to guitar, and private lessons. Nicole also enjoys helping with the music direction for musicals at her school and the Duluth Playhouse. Before returning to her hometown of Duluth in 2016, Nicole spent fifteen years in the Twin Cities teaching at colleges and k-12 schools while earning a master’s degree in musicology from the University of Minnesota. She is happy to be joining the LSYC community this year as a board member and a parent!

JENN MOSES

TREASURER

Jenn joined the Board after seeing the demonstrated, transformative impact LSYC has on our youth. Jenn grew up playing violin in school ensembles and the DSSO’s Sinfonia and Youth Orchestras, and as an adult has enjoyed singing with choirs. She believes music and the arts are a vital way to foster creativity, community, and self-expression. She works as a city planner for the City of Duluth, is a Past President of Junior League of Duluth, and is also a proud LSYC parent.

STACY JARDINE

RECORDER

Stacy and her family were instantly drawn to the LSYC family back in 2016 after their son was invited to participate in the Honor Choir event by his 4th grade music teacher! After experiencing a fun filled day and an amazing performance...the family was hooked. Stacy looks forward to working as a parent representative on the board to encourage whole family involvement as we all work together to help our youth find their voice; not only in the arts but in their daily life as well.

KRISTINA SOLON-BOE

DIRECTOR

Kristina has an extensive background in music, theater, and dance. She has a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Pedagogy from UMD and a minor in dance. An accomplished pianist, Kristina taught piano lessons to children and young adults for 25 years. Driven by her passion to help others and by the multitude of positive effects that music has on those with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and overall holistically for wellness, Kristina received a Minnesota Educational Grant to return to school for a healthcare career in aging services. She graduated with honors with an Associates of Applied Sciences degree in Gerontology and is dementia-care certified. A strong advocate for both youth and elders, Kristina is passionate about striving to utilize the power of music in a collaborative effort to bridge the gap between these generations. Kristina is an adult competitive tap dancer at Madill Performing Arts Center, is on the Twin Ports Walk to End Alzheimer’s Community Engagement Committee, and also serves on the Board of Directors for The Beautiful Strength Project.

CHRISTINE WINKLER JOHNSON

DIRECTOR

Christine grew up in Lincoln, NE where she was very active in the vocal music scene and received her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance. She completed her Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of MN - Twin Cities then immediately moved to Lanesboro, MN to join the resident company of the Commonweal Theatre Company. In her years at the Commonweal she acted, directed, music directed, vocal coached and taught singing and acting classes. Christine and her family moved to Duluth in 2015 and since then she has acted in, directed, and music directed performances with the Duluth Playhouse, Underground and Family Theater, Wise Fool Theater, Renegade Theater, and Zeitgeist. She also taught voice lessons for the Theater Department at UMD for a few years and has a small private voice studio. Christine is very excited and proud to be a part of the LSYC where the power of music, art, and storytelling are providing transformational experiences for our young singers, our community and ultimately the world!

BREE RODRIGUEZ

DIRECTOR

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MATT KIMINSKI

DIRECTOR

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KELLY LACORE

DIRECTOR

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MEGHAN CAINE

PARENT REP

Meghan is a preschool teacher and also has worked as a parent and family educator. She has been involved with LSYC since 2019, when her daughter joined the resident choir program. Meghan looks forward to the opportunity to support families in LSYC as well as help reach prospective families. Meghan values the mission of LSYC and the community it creates with children, families, and staff.

MATT HOESCHEN

PARENT REP

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