Board of Directors

MHTP’s Board of Directors is responsible for all governance of MHTP, including both short- and long-term guidance of the organization. MHTP is the only therapeutic music training program governed by a Board of Directors; the MHTP CEO is supervised by the Board President. Most Directors serve on one or more single-issue work groups or standing committees. Directors have a wide diversity of education, experience, and interests that collectively and synergistically combine to create a powerful and highly-skilled group of individuals who deeply love MHTP and are dedicated to its highest good. All MHTP Directors are volunteers.

Heidi Boyle, MHTP Student, BS, MBA Heidi Boyle currently leads Ernst & Young's Financial Services People Consulting practice and has over 25 years of experience leading large-scale change, including executive roles in top financial institutions. She has extensive experience in leading strategic programs including workforce transformation, process re-engineering, digital business strategy and leadership, and technology enablement. Heidi began playing piano, violin and guitar at an early age and over the years has participated in numerous musical groups and accompanied soloists at performances and competitions.  She was emotionally drawn to therapeutic music as an opportunity to serve others and found MHTP's comprehensive program to be a perfect match for her passions. Heidi earned her B.S. in Accounting from Valparaiso University and her M.B.A. from the University of Utah and lives in Boise, Idaho. She is currently pursuing her CMP and chaired MHTP's National Program Council for two years.

Angela Brown, CMP, BS – MHTP President, having grown up in the deserts of the Southwest, now makes her home in the White Mountains of northern New Hampshire. A CMP since 2014, Angela brings 40+ years of piano/keyboard experience and 15+ years of non-profit experience to her role on the Board of Directors for MHTP. Even though her degree is in Family Science (BYU ‘90), her job experiences have been in the world of healthcare, and she currently works from home for Hamilton Dermatology in Alpharetta, Georgia, as a pre-cert specialist. Angela shares live therapeutic music weekly at a local nursing home and hospital, and is a roster artist on the NH Arts in Health Artist Directory. As a Governor-appointed councilor on the New Hampshire State Council for the Arts, she spends many hours attending and supporting local arts events. On summer evenings you can find her kayaking, relaxing on the deck, or enjoying the sunset. In winter, she is out snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. She admits to having an obsession with sheet music.

Martha Lewis, CMP, MA, MTS, left the corporate world after many years to pursue her passion for the healing arts.  After completing an MA in Expressive Arts Therapy & Counseling and an MTS in Spirituality and the Arts, she co-founded the Music for Healing and Transition Program, Inc. with Laurie Riley in 1994. Martha was the first President and Executive Director of MHTP and remained active as an MHTP Board Director until 2002.  She was an instructor for MHTP from 1995-2017.  Now semi-retired, she is once again serving on MHTP’s Board of Directors. Over the years, Martha has taught and facilitated expressive therapy workshops throughout the country and served in various ministries for Episcopal churches in the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.

Cassandra Mason, BS, MBA Cassandra Mason most recently served as the Grants Officer at the NH State Council on the Arts. The Council administers grants and services to support a wide range of public arts programs that reach audiences in a variety of formats including arts engagements programs in communities across NH, arts programs in hospitals, healthcare and substance misuse treatment facilities. Although not an artist, she is the proud parent of three very creative adult children. She is the spouse of a former Marine, a care partner to an adult child on the autism spectrum and dog mom to two rescue dogs, Sully and Boomer. She holds an MBA from Plymouth State University and a BS in Behavioral Science.

James Patry is Vice President of Marketing and Community Relations at North Country Healthcare, a hospital association in far northern New Hampshire. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Electronic Media Production and an MS in Communication Management from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. An MBA from Plymouth State University and a Philanthropy Certificate from Indiana University bring additional valuable experience to the board of MHTP, as does his fellowship in the American College of Healthcare Executives. Outside of work, James is an active Rotarian with White Mountain Rotary Club and serves on several local nonprofit boards. When not volunteering in this capacity, he enjoys listening to and performing music, golf, cheering on the sports teams of his beloved Syracuse University, and studying genealogy. James is also a proud Godfather of a great-niece and great-nephew.

Shenée Rayford, MBA, SPHR, is a San Francisco native and currently resides in Dallas, TX. Professionally, she has spent over 20 years as a human resources leader across multiple industries, retail, healthcare and technology. Shenée has a passion for people that extends beyond the workplace.  She has dedicated herself to mentoring other women and people of color, particularly in the areas of education and career building.  In her downtime, Shenée enjoys live entertainment (music, theater, and dance), trying new recipes and performing makeup artistry. 

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