Our Mission

A lifelong lover of music, Rachel (she/her) channels her passion into The Angel Band Project, where she spearheads daily operations and drives its growth as a powerful catalyst for healing and social change. As a compelling storyteller, she travels globally, sharing the project’s mission of providing hope and healing to survivors and expanding its impactful music therapy program. A sought-after keynote speaker at conferences of all sizes, Rachel’s dedication has been recognized with a Woman of Achievement award. She is a graduate of the Global Leaders Institute MBA program in Arts Innovation.

For media enquiries, general information, and ways to support our work, please contact Rachel.

Steffani (she/her) has more than 20 years of experience helping mission-driven organizations grow their impact. As Development Partner for The Angel Band Project, she brings a strategic, relationship-centered approach to strengthening fundraising efforts, deepening donor engagement, and building sustainable revenue to support survivors through music and healing. Her connection to this work is longstanding. While at the University of Missouri, Steffani served as a Peer Rape Educator, and during her time in Atlanta, she was a Sexual Assault Advocate with the DeKalb Rape Crisis Center.

Steffani holds a Master of Education and is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). Outside of work, she can be found watching her daughters compete in figure skating and gymnastics.

Please reach out to Steffani to learn more about ways to donate to support survivors and their families.

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Jenny (she/her) brings decades of experience in harm prevention, healing, and justice to The Angel Band Project. Her experiences as a lawyer and nonprofit professional provide a deep understanding of the short- and long-term impacts of sexual and intimate partner violence. She values the unique healing journey of each person's lived experiences and the power of music therapy to support that journey. She is thrilled to be a part of The Angel Band Project team and mission.

To learn more about all matters related to our music therapy programs and collaborations with community partners, please contact Jenny.

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Caitlin (she/her) is a board-certified music therapist and licensed creative arts therapist in New York City. A graduate of Oberlin Conservatory and New York University, Caitlin practices music psychotherapy through a trauma-informed and psychodynamic lens. The focus of Caitlin’s work lies at the intersection of community, connection, and creativity. Caitlin is engaged in supporting individuals and groups to discover meaning and purpose, process grief, and develop life skills through musical and creative outlets. She specializes in substance use disorders, trauma, and PTSD in children, adolescents, and adults. Caitlin is a graduate of the Kint Institute, a post-graduate training program in trauma-informed creative arts therapies. She is currently working on post-graduate training in Analytical Music Therapy.

For inquiries related to local outreach or survivor engagement in that region, please contact her directly.

Jean (she/her) had the idea for making the benefit album that launched The Angel Band Project while driving in her car listening to tunes. Passionate about using the power of music to promote healing and social change, Jean uses her background in marketing and creative strategy to help drive initiatives and programs for the organization. She lives in Chicago with her two daughters.