Jennifer Collins
Executive Director
Jennifer Collins brings to the executive staff experience in the creative and corporate worlds. Engaged as General Manager of MasterVoices in May of 2005, Ms. Collins was promoted to the position of Executive Director in March, 2007. Since joining the staff, she has worked to further build the reputation of MasterVoices by strengthening existing connections and initiating new relationships with partners in New York and abroad (including tours to Verbier, Israel and Salzburg). She has been instrumental in identifying works, artists and key collaborators while assisting Maestros Robert Bass, James Bagwell and Ted Sperling, and has worked with The Board in leading strategic planning, fundraising and special events efforts. Prior experience includes work as a member of the Corporate Branding Group at Ruder Finn and projects in the fields of Theater and Opera as a set designer and scenic artist. Collins, originally from Chicago, holds an MFA from Brandeis University and a BFA from the University of Evansville.
Julie Morgan
General Manager & Associate Conductor
Julie Morgan oversees operations of MasterVoices on a daily basis, working closely with the Artistic and Administrative staffs as well as the MasterVoices singing membership. She has worked for MasterVoices since 2008. With degrees in vocal performance from Boston and Temple Universities, she has sung professionally throughout the Northeast and South, as well as in Germany. She continues to perform regularly as soloist and professional chorister in the New York City area, and serves as Music Director and Conductor for a large church in Montclair, NJ.
Christopher Judd
Development Manager & Artistic Associate
Christopher Judd began his association with MasterVoices in the fall of 2016, managing production of Special Events, before assuming the role of Development Associate in May of 2017. He recently completed a long-term tenure as producer of executive education events, including the World Business Forum. Originally from Highland Falls, NY, he holds a Pre-College Diploma from The Juilliard School, a BM in Voice Performance from Westminster Choir College, and a MM in Voice Performance from Indiana University. He has been heard in the ensembles of and as soloist with many choral groups in the Northeast, including the current rosters of the Kinnara Ensemble and the choir of The Riverside Church.
James Forbes Sheehan
Operations and Audience Development Coordinator
James Forbes Sheehan (he/him) comes to MasterVoices from the world of commercial theatre producing. He has associate-produced the Off-Broadway production of Titanique, the Broadway productions of Fiddler on the Roof (with Ted Sperling), American Psycho, Significant Other, Sylvia, and China Doll, the London production of Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill starring Audra McDonald, and original cast recordings of The 12 and Picking up Speed. He was also involved with developing dozens of new plays and musicals, including Maybe Happy Ending and A Transparent Musical. In the nonprofit space, James has worked for the Arthur Miller Foundation and the Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston. He holds a B.S. in Arts Administration with a Concentration in Theatre from Wagner College, where he also sang in the choir for four years.
Luisa Lyons
Operations Assistant
Luisa Lyons (she/her) is an actor, writer, and musician who also loves organizing things. As a performer, Luisa has performed in musicals and plays in Australia, the UK, and the US. She has also worked as a vocal coach for children and teens, and as an administrator in a variety of corporate settings. Luisa is the creator of FilmedLiveMusicals.com, a database of musicals that have been filmed live on stage and made available to the general public. In addition to original research and writing copy for the site, Luisa has hosted and edited over 80 podcast episodes. Luisa joined MasterVoices as a singing member in 2017, was elected to the Singers Council in 2020, and elected Vice President of the Singers Council in 2023. She holds a BA in English and History from the University of New South Wales, and a Masters in Music Theatre from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
