DEIA Committee

Advances ASTA’s strategic initiatives in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Advises the board and works with other committees to ensure the engagement and representation of all members of the string community in ASTA programs and services.


The committee consists of the following members:

  • Chairs

    Felipe Morales-Torres Tian Sanchez-Ballado

    2025

  • Vice Chair

    Natalie Frakes

    2026

  • Board Liaison

    Tiffany Ou-Ponticelli

    2025

  • Margaret Chan

    2026

  • Jean Lee

    2025

  • Laurie Lopez

    2026

  • Keila McGuary

    2025

  • Aline Moore

    2026

  • Leigh Parry-Benedict

    2025

  • Jovonie Tejero

    2026

  • Xun (Richard) Xu

    2025

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