Join the OIGC Board of Directors

Calling all talented voices! Elevate your impact with the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir by joining our dynamic board or one of our board committees.  Help shape the future of our non-profit organization and contribute your passion for music to drive positive change.  This is an opportunity to harmonize leadership and community engagement. Your voice matters – now let it resonate beyond the stage. We welcome your application to join OIGC Leadership!

Board of Directors – July 2023

2023-2024 Board of Directors

Nicolia Gooding
Chair
nicolia.gooding@oigc.org

Wil Wright
Vice Chair
wil.wright@oigc.org

Kathy Davis
Treasurer
kathy.davis@oigc.org

Jim Fisher
Secretary
jim.fisher@oigc.org

Terrance Kelly
Ex-Officio
terrance@oigc.org

Dr. Matthew Ajiake
Finance Committee
matthew.ajiake@oigc.org

Lauren Becker
Development Committee
lauren.becker@oigc.org

Jorge Choy
Development Committee
jorge.choy@oigc.org

Carolyn Gauthier
Governance Committee
carolyn.gauthier@oigc.org

Michele Hanson
Development Committee
michele.hanson@oigc.org

Sharon Hymes-Offord
Governance Committee
sharon.hymes-offord@oigc.org

Monica Laboskey
Nomination Committee
monica.laboskey@oigc.org

Pauline Marx
Finance Committee
pauline.marx@oigc.org

Perika Sampson
Development Committee
perika.sampson@oigc.org

Patrick Zimski
Finance Committee
patrick.zimski@oigc.org


ABOUT OIGC:

Founded in 1986 by Terrance Kelly, the mission of the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, Inc. is to inspire joy and unity among all people through Black gospel and spiritual music traditions. Weaving together more than 300 singers ages 5 to 100 across multiple choirs from a wide range of faiths, races, and cultures, every performance helps to preserve and advance Black gospel music and spirituals. Their Community Engagement Program, featuring inclusive choirs like the Oakland Interfaith Community Choir and Kids Choir, reaches underserved communities. In 2022, they incorporated the Oakland Youth Chorus into the Interfaith Youth Choir, expanding their youth program to five ensembles. OIGC remains dedicated to preserving Black gospel music and spirituals for future generations and encourages diverse audiences throughout the community to participate. Learn more at www.oigc.org.

Our team is committed to a people-first culture of partnership, clear communication, and trust; our organization is led by a proactive board of singers and community members committed to governance best practices and the necessary strategic work to lead us into the future. The self-directed individual who excels in this role will become a critical part of a dedicated team and a beautiful organization with big dreams!