Dr. John Sutton, DMA, is the Artistic Director of voices/LA, bringing over five decades of experience in choral conducting across community, church, academic, and professional settings. A celebrated conductor and clinician, his career spans international tours, recordings, and collaborations with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, including performances with Julie Andrews, Barry Manilow, and Barbara Streisand. Dr. Sutton is a Professor at Azusa Pacific University, where he has received the inaugural Faith & Fine Arts Award and been nominated for the national Arlin G. Meyer Award for Outstanding Musical Performance. He has also led choirs for major festivals, television, and motion pictures such as Harry Potter, The Da Vinci Code, and the Olympics, cementing his status as a prominent figure in the choral world.

Laura Mason, voices/LA's Executive Director brings over fifteen years of experience with the non-profit arts community. Prior to joining the voices/LA team, Laura served as Executive Director for the Angeles Chorale for five years. She also worked at Cabrillo Music Theatre where she managed daily operations, marketing and community outreach programs. 

Her love for the arts began at a young age, and continued through college at California Lutheran University, where she received a B.A. in Theatre Arts and Communications. Laura was also very active in her university choir, where she had the opportunity to travel and sing internationally to Sweden and Norway. In her free time, Laura is passionate about engaging local youth to appreciate and love the arts. She has taught classes and also directs full scale theatrical productions for kids ages 7-19. She also enjoys spending time with her family, cat, and drinking all the cold brew. 

Sam Estes is a classically trained musician and first tenor who has been performing with esteemed ensembles in the Los Angeles area since 2006. His vocal work includes singing with Cantori Domino, Angeles Chorale, Jouyssance, Arete, and contracted choirs for film and television. Sam holds a Master’s degree in Music Composition from the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he honed his skills in music technology and media composition.

Sam is a seasoned leader in the intersection of music and technology, with over 20 years of experience in the film music industry. He has played a pivotal role in the music sound design and technology for top-grossing films such as Inception, Inside Out, The Dark Knight, Sherlock Holmes, and Mad Max.

Deb Baur is Director of Business Operations at Valencia United Methodist Church, a position she has held since 2003. In 1998, she co-founded the Santa Clarita Master Chorale and served as CEO of the organization for 10 years. She received her bachelor's degree from New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, and her MBA from Cal State Northridge.  A passionate supporter of choral arts, she has sung with many choral organizations and festivals under several distinguished conductors on the east and west coasts. 

Marsha Van Vakenburg is a life-long singer who loves choral music above all else.  She has been actively singing in choirs her whole life, at church, with local schools and most recently the Angeles Chorale.  Opportunities for recording music for movie trailers and singing back-up for Barbra Streisand could only be had with involvement in a chorale!  Marsha has also served on a number of non-profit boards in various capacities, including her local Episcopal parish, the Episcopal Diocese of LA, and the SF Valley Interfaith Council.  Marsha lives in the San Fernando Valley with her husband and cats, and likes spending time on the train with her grandson! 

Wendy Jacquemin brings over thirty years of experience in finance and community reinvestment to her board service at voices/LA. 
 
She recently retired as vice president and CRA officer for City National Bank, where she managed the bank’s CRA investments, coordinated community development lending compliance, and was directly involved in the regulatory CRA examination process. She also managed the bank’s participation in the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco’s Affordable Housing Program (AHP), which provides gap financing for affordable housing development. Prior to her tenure at City National Bank, Wendy held positions at Manufacturers Bank and East West Bank, both Southern California based business banks.
 
She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Idaho, and did postgraduate studies at California State University, Los Angeles in economics and education. 
 
In addition to serving on the voices/LA Board, Wendy is currently a Director on the Linc Housing Board, served 13 years on the Affordable Housing Investors Council (AHIC) Board of Governors, over 15 years on the Los Angeles Local Initiative Support Corporation (LISC) Advisory Council and 7 years as a  board member for Merritt Community Capital, a California tax credit syndicator for nonprofit low-income housing.

Carrie Usui Johnson is a dedicated musician and education advocate whose journey began in choirs, fostering her deep passion for singing. Carrie is a graduate of UC San Diego with a minor in vocal performance, where she honed her skills under the tutelage of esteemed professors Carol Plantamura and Philip Larson. Carrie was an integral part of the Angeles Chorale for over two decades, collaborating with renowned conductors such as Drs. Don Neuen and John Sutton, where she was honored to perform in venues including Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl alongside luminaries such as Barbra Streisand, Kenny Rogers, Julie Andrews, and Gustavo Dudamel.

Beyond her musical endeavors, Carrie is the Director of Coaching Partnerships at UCLA Center X, bringing over 20 years of experience in education to her role. With a background as a teacher, district curriculum specialist, coach, and university partnership director, Carrie's work focuses on nurturing a strong coaching community and fostering partnerships with urban schools and districts across California. Her efforts are dedicated to supporting coaching, leadership development, and whole-school transformation initiatives, all with a steadfast commitment to equity.

Dr. Dowling is the Executive Director of the California Association of Independent Schools, and a certified consultant to nonprofit boards.  She is also an officer on the boards of both the Foundation of the Neo Renaissance, and the California Association of Private School Organizations. Originally from Australia, Deborah has lived in Los Angeles for over twenty years, holding senior administrative positions at Harvard-Westlake School, Bridges Academy, and Chadwick School.  Deborah sings with voices/LA and with Jouyssance Early Music Ensemble, and she lives in Westchester, CA with her husband and two large dogs.

Rebecca Brand is proud to be one of the founding members of voices/LA. She studied opera at California State University Northridge under Dr. David Scott. Rebecca performed in “Cosi Fan Tutti”, “Cinderella”, “Don Pasquale”, “Dialogues of the Carmelites” and others. Her favorite role, playing for ten years, was that of Rachel, in the musical “Paquito’s Christmas”, at Pasadena Civic Aud., and the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.
Her love of music includes choral singing.

She has sung under the baton of John Williams, Charles Hirt, Jane Hardester, John Alexander, Lalo Schrifrin, John Mauceri, Don Neuen, JoAnn Falletta, and John Sutton.She has sung live back up, for major artists, as well as on many studio recordings. She is delighted to sing at major venues, such as the Hollywood Bowl, Walt Disney
Concert Hall, and the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

Anna “Morrie” Morrison is a lifelong musician who’s been creating noise (the good kind) since they were a toddler, starting piano at an age most kids are still figuring out how to tie their shoes. An adolescent convert to choral singing and orchestral percussion, they found a love for ensemble musicianship as well as expanding their artistry to include more eccentric instruments like hammered dulcimer and accordion. After completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Piano at Northern Michigan University, Morrie relocated to Los Angeles to achieve their Masters in Arts Management at Claremont Graduate University. They now thrive in LA juggling a dynamic mix of gigs in event production and management. While their primary role is with The Music Center, they’re kept busy with side projects that have included collaborations with DTLA Proud, Red Bull, Insomniac, Missy Elliott, and more. When not orchestrating the next big shindig they're helping small arts organizations strategize growth and greater impact, most notably with DTLA Proud as one of their greatest passions is creating spaces for the queer community to connect and spread joy. Outside the world of music and event planning you can find Morrie sewing their next head-turning and question-raising look, or wrapped in a hammock and a good book deep in the woods. Always eager to make new friends and connect with strangers, approach with caution but expect a riot of a good time if you dare.