Board of Directors | Louisville Youth Choir

LYC is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors committed to the success of young people. Supported by the Greater Louisville Fund for the Arts, The Kentucky Arts Council, Metro Louisville Government, and an individual/corporate subscriber program, the Choir continues its dedication to young singers in their development of distinguished musical experiences and lasting community-wide friendships.

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LOUISVILLE YOUTH CHOIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Executive Committee for 2025-2026 Season:

Emily Teaford, Chair

Julie Wunderlin, Vice-Chair/Secretary

Cynthia Alvey, Treasurer

Members at Large:

Charles Allen (Business Consultant)

Cynthia Alvey (Director of Quality & Clinical Effectiveness, Norton Brownsboro Hospital)

Laura Beauford (Dispatch for LMPD, EMS and Fire, MetroSafe)

Lyndsey Bell (Associate University & Campus Recruiter, GE Appliances)

Bryan Fantoni (Associate Litigation Counsel, United Health Group)

Jennifer Fantoni (Associate Litigation Counsel, United Health Group)

Mary Farmer (Private Practice, Spiritual Direction and Reiki Energy Healing)

Greer Fischer (Receptionist, Norton ICC)

Jennifer Howard (Senior Analyst Process Improvement, GE Appliances)

Emily Johnson (Teacher, St. Aloysius)

Emily Teaford (Lead Process Improvement, Humana)

Julie Wunderlin (President, The Wunderlin Company)

Ex-Officio Member:

Mendy Cumberledge (Choral Director & Voice Teacher, Jefferson County Public Schools)

LOUISVILLE YOUTH CHOIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS BIOS

Charles Allen is a Business Consultant. — Full Bio Coming Soon!

Cynthia Jones Alvey is currently employed by Norton Healthcare, serving as the Director of Quality & Clinical Effectiveness at Norton Brownsboro Hospital. She is enjoying her fourth year on the LYC Board, serving as Secretary. The sister of an LYC alum, Cynthia was recruited by her sister to sing with Lascito Coro, through which she learned of the LYC need for Board members. Having served on various healthcare boards over the years, Cynthia decided to volunteer for the LYC Board. Cynthia has enjoyed many years of singing in church choirs and women’s ensembles. Music education and performance was a significant part of Cynthia’s youth and she volunteers so that youth in Louisville can enjoy the benefits of the unique musical training that the LYC offers. Cynthia believes that involvement in LYC offers children and youth the opportunity to grow their musical talents and to learn valuable lessons in teamwork and collaboration while experiencing the joy of making music with friends.

Laura Beauford is currently a Telecommunications Specialist II with MetroSafe/EMA 911 call center in Louisville. She has been dispatching Police, Fire and EMS for 26 years, as well as answering 911/Admin calls. She has been singing most of her life starting in church choirs, school choir and a creative ministries team at her church. She was introduced to LYC in the fall of 1983 and was singing in the choir by Christmas that year. Laura is currently singing in Lascito Coro as of the summer of 2024 and looks forward to many more years with this wonderful choral group. LYC was part of the most memorable years in Laura’s life. She looks forward to helping more children and teenagers get involved with this beautiful choir that has left such an imprint in her life.

Lyndsey Bell is an Associate University and Campus Recruiter at GE Appliances, where she connects emerging talent with internship and early-career opportunities. She also serves as an adjunct professor in the School of Music at the University of the Cumberlands. A lifelong music educator, Lyndsey began her career as the Director of Choirs at Fern Creek High School in Louisville, where she first learned of the Louisville Youth Choir and its impact on young singers. Since then, she has worked across higher education recruitment and music education, supporting students as they take their next steps both academically and creatively. Lyndsey holds a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of the Cumberlands and a Master of Music Education from Campbellsville University. Now back home in Louisville, she lives with her fiancé, Kyle, her future stepson, Keegan, and their two cats, BB8 and CardiB, and is excited to help uplift young musicians across Louisville.

Bryan Fantoni is an Associate Litigation Counsel with United Health Group and serves in UHG’s Corporate Litigation Division overseeing national litigation, mass tort litigation and antitrust litigation. Bryan and has served on the Board of the Louisville Youth Choir since 2014. Bryan is the Immediate Past Board Chair for LYC. Bryan has sung his whole life in Church Choirs (which he continues to do), High School Chamber Singers, High School Musicals and with the Louisville Thoroughbred Barbershop Chorus. The importance of this being Louisville’s ONLY community choir really impresses upon him that there are children in our community who did not grow up singing like he did but CAN if they just learn about LYC and then come to love singing as much as he did during his childhood and life. Bryan believes singing with LYC in its many performances before large audiences fosters a hard-earned sense of self-worth in each singer, pride in their work, and confidence to speak up before groups. Thank you for entrusting your child or children with this exciting experience!!

Jennifer Fantoni is an Associate Litigation Counsel with United Health Group and serves as legal counsel to several internal businesses within UHG. Jennifer comes to Louisville by way of the Bellarmine Scholar’s Award to Bellarmine University from her hometown in Scott Depot, West Virginia. Jennifer joined the Board of Directors in 2024, having served in the background for the Choir over the years with her Husband (Bryan) and son (Jonathan, who just came off the Board to attend college). While Jennifer does not profess to be an avid singer, she has sung in church choirs and in high school, so she understands and appreciates the experience choirs like LYC give to children.

Mary Farmer is a former school counselor who has worked in private practice for 26 years providing spiritual direction and Reiki energy healing. She sings with the Presbyterian Seminary Choir and with Lascito Coro. Music has been a part of her life since she started playing the trumpet in 4th grade and singing in her church choir. She believes in the power of music to change young people’s lives! She has been married to Ed for 60 years. They are so grateful for their two sons, two daughters-in-law, and two grandchildren.

Greer Fischer was born and raised in Louisville, KY. She attended Belmont University in Nashville her undergraduate degree in Music with an emphasis in Classical Voice. She also has graduated with a Psychology degree from the University of Louisville. Greer is currently pursuing a Master’s degree as a Certified Family Therapist at the University of Louisville, with plans to be a Marriage and Family Therapist upon graduation. She was in LYC from 6th grade until graduating high school in 2017. Greer is passionate about this choir and helping it be the best it can be.

Jennifer Jones Howard is a Senior Process Improvement Analyst for GE Appliances, a Haier Company. She joined GE Appliances post graduation from the University of Louisville with a BA in Communications, Public Relations emphasis. This is her fourth year serving on the Louisville Youth Choir Board but her love of the organization began under the direction of Frank Heller III, 1982-1986. Jennifer was the first youth from Bullitt County to join LYC, and did so upon encouragement from family and most importantly her Aunt, Patricia Stonecipher, former Organist Harvey Browne Presbyterian Church. Studying music began at the age of 6 with piano and continued on to flute, piccolo and voice. Throughout her life she could be found singing in church choir, LYC, with the Keith Stonecipher Orchestra and most recently with Lascito Coro. Jennifer firmly believes the hard work, exposure and opportunities provided by LYC contributed to her personal and professional success. Choir members learn to build meaningful connections with others through music all while having fun, before they know it beneficial life skills are developed. LYC helps youth gain poise, increase confidence and teaches them how to work as a team. Jennifer will tell you that some of her core memories are wrapped up in LYC, she would do it all over again.

Emily Johnson is employed at St. Aloysius School in Pewee Valley, serving as technology teacher to K-8th grade. As the daughter of a choir director and organist, Emily has spent her whole life singing in choirs. She especially enjoyed her years with LYC in the late 70’s, and quickly came to appreciate the joy of singing with a choir of such high quality. Her fondest memories of childhood involve music in some way. Her daughter sang with LYC in middle school and Emily is a charter member of LYC’s Lascito Coro. She is returning to the board a second time, previously serving from 2015-2018. She is excited to support such a wonderful organization and its mission to develop young singers in their choral journey!

Emily Teaford is a Lead Process Improvement Professional with Humana. In her current role, she analyzes problems to build transformative solutions. She has also worked as a professional marketer and project manager executing communication plans which resulted in seven figure ROI. Emily hopes to bring her unique experience to help advance the mission of Louisville Youth Choir through building an increased presence online and in our community. Her love for choral music began at Sacred Heart Academy as a member of Advanced Acapella and Madrigal choirs. She continued to sing in the Northern Chorale at Northern Kentucky University. Emily has been a member of Lascito Coro since 2018. She joined the Board in 2022.

Julie Wunderlin is President of The Wunderlin Company, where she helps organizations, teams, and individuals make meaningful and lasting change. Since 2018, Julie has facilitated Strategic Planning projects, change management work, and gatherings for her clients around the world. A classically trained vocalist, Julie has participated in choirs since the age of 8. Her love for choral singing came alive as a student at Sacred Heart Academy where she was a member of show choir, A Cappella, Advanced A Cappella, and served as President of the Madrigal Choir. After graduating with a BA with honors in Theatre and Creative Writing from Butler University, Julie pursued a career in marketing in Chicago and the Bay Area. She has recently returned to Louisville and is excited to help advance the mission of LYC by raising up young musicians around the Commonwealth.

For more information regarding volunteerism on behalf of LYC, please email info@louyouthchoir.org.