As you know, Wendy Boucher has resigned as the Executive Director of the Girl Choir due to health concerns. In the year she held the position, she was instrumental in stabilizing our business practices, increasing our fundraising capability, and preparing us for the move into our very own administrative and rehearsal facility. All of us here at the Girl Choir are extremely grateful for her service to the organization.
The Board of Trustees decided to expand the role of Executive Director into several positions, including a Chorus Manager. We created a search committee which interviewed many qualified applicants. I am happy to report that the committee unanimously recommended Altovise Laster for the position of Chorus Manager. She has accepted our offer, and her first day with us is Monday, October 3, 2011.
Ms. Laster holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Theater Performance from Florida International University as well as a Master of Science Degree in Special Education from the City College of New York. She has taught classes in acting, dance, humanities, special education, literature, and film.
In her most recent position, she served as Teen Leader Coordinator of Girls Quest in Wyndham, New York – an organization that nurtures girls to help them achieve their full potential and become active members of their communities by building academic and social competence. In that role, she developed a leadership curriculum for teens, coordinated daily activities of program participants, and supervised and evaluated program leaders.
As our Chorus Manager, Ms. Laster is responsible for the administrative aspects of the Girl Choir. She will work closely with the Board of Trustees, the Artistic Director, and all of our staff members and volunteers. Please join me in welcoming Ms. Laster to the Girl Choir family.
Regards,
Tate Garrett, Chairman of the Board of Trustees
The Girl Choir of South Florida
