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, celebrating her exceptional volunteer leadership.

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

Music has always been central to Carolyn’s (she/her) life. A classical and Irish harpist, she studied with accomplished harpists Ayako Watanabe and Eileen Gannon. Carolyn holds a bachelor’s degree in entertainment industry studies from Belmont University and has also studied music therapy at University–Purdue University Indianapolis (UPUI). She is excited to “join the band” and contribute her in-depth knowledge of music therapy and fundraising to the growth of The Angel Band Project and its mission. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her three boys, playing music, and creating art.

Please reach out to Carolyn with questions related to fundraising initiatives, event planning, or sponsorship inquiries.

Lynn (she/her) brings a lifelong dedication to music, creativity, healing, and heart-centered leadership. With a dynamic background as a professional singer, songwriter, speaker, self-love coach for women, and board-certified music therapist in trauma/hospital settings, Lynn believes fully in the power of the arts to help hold and mold the human experience. 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 Lynn.

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 and is a staff therapist at Ascendant New York.

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.