2026-2027 NER-AMTAS Board
President - Ella Welch
Pronouns | Primary Instrument | Class of 2028
President-Elect - Anushri Sandeep
Pronouns | Primary Instrument | Class of 2028
Vice President of Berklee College of Music -Natalia Herrera
Pronouns | Primary Instrument | Class of 2027
Vice President of Lesley College - Mike Silveira
Pronouns | Primary Instrument | Class of 2027
Vice President of Southern Connecticut State University - Taylor Wilmott
Pronouns | Primary Instrument | Class of 2029
Vice President of University of Rhode Island - Samantha Lagrasse
Pronouns | Amplified Voice | Class of 2027
Vice President of Westfield State University - Ella Hamel
Pronouns | Primary Instrument | Class of 2028
Secretary - Tanvi Jajodia
Pronouns | Primary Instrument | Class of 2028
Treasurer - Madi Paluzzi
Pronouns | Primary Instrument | Class of 2029
Public Relations Chair - Ana Carolina Neves
Pronouns | Primary Instrument | Class of 2028
Chair of Advocacy - Felicia Braganza
Pronouns | Primary Instrument | Class of 2028
Parliamentarian - Vandy Benson
Pronouns | Primary Instrument | Class of 2029
Student Affairs Advisory Board Representative - Cacia King Herlihy, MM, MT-BC
She/Her | Voice
Cacia King Herlihy is a music therapist that lives in NH and has been practicing for 11 years, primarily working with young children and disabled children and adults. Cacia has a passion for helping students grow and develop into successful and caring music therapists. As the SAAB, it is her role to advise the students and guide them throughout their journey on the NER-AMTAS board.
In her free time, Cacia enjoys spending time with her family and friends, making music, crafting, and gardening.
Cacia can be reached by email here
