CSUN's Music Entertainment Student Association is a nationally recognized organization that aims to connect our undergraduate and graduate music industry students to professionals, potential mentors, and employers through networking events, student clubs, and professional affiliations.
CSUN MESA President
During my last 1½ years at CSUN, I wanted to build upon our organization’s success with bigger events focusing on influential educational speakers, meaningful networking receptions, and top notch client services. We partnered with amazing moderators to curate insightful panels on Artist Management, Music Festivals, Women in Music and Songwriters & Producers filled with their robust network of contacts from different sectors of the industry. We took feedback from attendees to tweak our event programming and locations to overall host better and more meaningful events tailored to the interests of our students. In addition to overseeing our executive and volunteer teams, I also created SOP for our events with guest packets, DOS event logistics, designated team lead responsibilities, marketing strategies, partnerships with additional student organizations and print/digital media content.
August 2018 to December 2019
CSUN MESA Treasurer
My role in MESA started my junior year of college, where I managed and organized our music industry networking events. In my first semester, my primary responsibilities included graphic design for flyers, programs, social assets and other promotional materials for each event. I also created and oversaw all content for the MESA social platforms. During my second semester I took over leadership responsibility from our president and chiefly planned our Industry Insights and Songwriters Showcase events. I connected with moderators, panelists, and our team to strategize panel discussion questions, curate a catered networking reception, execute program/flyer design and more. I also chiefly managed our production, talent and hospitality team leads on site to make each event successful for our artists, panelists, moderators, and guests.
August 2017 to July 2018
Events
Industry Insights Fall 2019 - Songwriters and Producers
Thanks to the CSUN Arts Council in collaboration with CSUN MESA, we had the honor of hosting a special panel on songwriters and producers with guest panelists Robopop, Dayyon Alexander, "AG" Adrianne Gonzalez and moderator Aijia Grammer. View more at Industry Insights: Songwriters and Producers Photo Gallery.
The INDUSTRY INSIGHTS Speaker Series highlights trending topics that serve to supplement Music Industry course curriculum. Representing an important touch-point within the industry, this series offers a prestigious platform for high-profile professionals to engage, enrich, and network with CSUN Music Industry Studies and Music Industry Administration students.
October 2019
Music Industry Studies / Music Industry Administration 2019 Back to School Mixer
The MIS/MIA Back to School Mixer welcomes new music industry students to our programs, facilitates connections between the Music Industry Studies (MIS) and Music Industry Administration (MIA) students, and reconnects current students with alumni of both programs. View more at MIS/MIA Back to School Mixer 2019 Photo Gallery.
October 2019
Songwriters Showcase Spring 2019
The Songwriters Showcase features current CSUN music students in our Songwriters Club and offers them an opportunity to preform live for our music students and outside members of the music community. Hosted on the rooftop of Pavemint, guests had an intimate night of music with our CSUN student performers Katie Schlosser, Caitlin Murphy (Annábla), and Jeremiah Gonzales. View more at Songwriters Showcase Spring 2019 Photo Gallery.
May 2019
Industry Insights #2 Spring 2019 Artist Management
Thanks to the CSUN Arts Council in collaboration with CSUN MESA, we had the honor of hosting a special panel on artist management with guests Jason Bernard, Andrew Leib from Red Light Management, Jona Maestre, Tim Pagnotta, Jodie Regan from Spinning Top Music and moderator Aijia Grammer. View more at Industry Insights #2 Spring 2019 - Artist Management Photo Gallery.
The INDUSTRY INSIGHTS Speaker Series highlights trending topics that serve to supplement Music Industry course curriculum. Representing an important touch-point within the industry, this series offers a prestigious platform for high-profile professionals to engage, enrich, and network with CSUN Music Industry Studies and Music Industry Administration students.
April 2019
Industry Insights #1 Spring 2019 - Women in Music
Thanks to the CSUN Arts Council in collaboration with CSUN MESA, we had the honor of hosting a special women in music panel with guests Brigette Boyle (Warner Elektra Atlantic), Sharon Edelson (Pulse Music Group), Alana Da Fonseca (Songwriter, Executive Music Producer, Engineer and Vocal Arranger), Elizabeth Sellers (Composer and Professor at CSUN), Brooke Stanley (BS Events), Lou Taylor (Tri Star Sports & Entertainment) and moderator Aijia Grammer (Songwriter, Vocalist, and Social Justice Advocate). View more at Industry Insights #1 Spring 2019 Women in Music Photo Gallery.
The INDUSTRY INSIGHTS Speaker Series highlights trending topics that serve to supplement Music Industry course curriculum. Representing an important touch-point within the industry, this series offers a prestigious platform for high-profile professionals to engage, enrich, and network with CSUN Music Industry Studies and Music Industry Administration students.
February 2019
Industry Insights Fall 2018 - Music Festivals
Thanks to the CSUN Arts Council in collaboration with CSUN MESA, we had the honor of hosting a special music festival panel with guests Gary Nuell from Nuell Entertainment, Eric Baker from Primary Wave, Jim Lenz from TKO / The Kirby Organization, and moderator Charley Londoño. View more at Industry Insights Fall 2018 Music Festivals Photo Gallery.
The INDUSTRY INSIGHTS Speaker Series highlights trending topics that serve to supplement Music Industry course curriculum. Representing an important touch-point within the industry, this series offers a prestigious platform for high-profile professionals to engage, enrich, and network with CSUN Music Industry Studies and Music Industry Administration students.
October 2018
Music Industry Studies / Music Industry Administration 2018 Back to School Mixer
The MIS/MIA Back to School Mixer welcomes new music industry students to our programs, facilitates connections between the Music Industry Studies (MIS) and Music Industry Administration (MIA) students, and reconnects current students with alumni of both programs. View more at MIS/MIA Back to School Mixer 2018 Photo Gallery.
September 2018
Songwriters Showcase Spring 2018
The Songwriters Showcase features current CSUN music students in our Songwriters Club and offers them an opportunity to preform live for our music students and outside members of the music community. Hosted on the rooftop of The Soraya, guests had an intimate night of music with our CSUN student performers Willis Avenue, Berries & Toast, Allie Kelly, and TRACES. View more at Songwriters Showcase Spring 2018 Photo Gallery.
May 2018
Industry Insights Spring 2018 - Music In Film
Thanks to the CSUN Arts Council in collaboration with CSUN MESA, we had the honor of hosting a special music in film panel with guests Matt Lilley, Eric Polin, Joel Roman, Greg Sims, Ann Kline, and Charley Londoño from MCL Music Services, Universal Pictures, ICM, and The California Copyright Conference. View more at Industry Insights Spring 2018 Music In Film Photo Gallery.
The INDUSTRY INSIGHTS Speaker Series highlights trending topics that serve to supplement Music Industry course curriculum. Representing an important touch-point within the industry, this series offers a prestigious platform for high-profile professionals to engage, enrich, and network with CSUN Music Industry Studies and Music Industry Administration students.
April 2018
Industry Insights Fall 2017 - California Copyright Conference
Thanks to the CSUN Arts Council in collaboration with CSUN MESA, we had the honor of hosting a special California Copyright Conference panel with guests Charley Londono, Nick “Ras” Furlong, Eric Palmquist, Vincent “Tuff” Morgan from Recognition Songs, peermusic, and The California Copyright Conference. View more at Industry Insights Fall 2017 California Copyright Conference Photo Gallery.
The INDUSTRY INSIGHTS Speaker Series highlights trending topics that serve to supplement Music Industry course curriculum. Representing an important touch-point within the industry, this series offers a prestigious platform for high-profile professionals to engage, enrich, and network with CSUN Music Industry Studies and Music Industry Administration students.
October 2017