Mary Letellier – Region Governor

Soprano Mary Johnston Letellier (she/her) is earning her certification with a 3-year diploma at the Complete Vocal Institute in Copenhagen. She earned her doctorate at the New England Conservatory of Music for in Vocal Performance with a Minor in Musicology. She received her Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Opera Performance from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. She is currently a member of the voice faculty at University of Southern Maine, and 317 Main Community Music Center, as well as her own private studio, MJL Voice Studio. 

Dr. Letellier’s varied pedagogical interests have led her to develop coursework in vocal pedagogy, diction for singers, voice for instrumentalists, dramatic coaching, technology for singers, basic music theory, and accessibility in voice. Committed to her own professional development. Dr. Letellier has taken the Trans Voices Masterclass with Dr. Stephanie Weiss at Opera Programs Berlin, the Vocal Pedagogy Professional Workshop at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, the Acoustic Vocal Pedagogy Workshop at the New England Conservatory, Alexander Technique for the Audition Brain at The Empowered Musician, and many others. See maryjohnstonletellier.com for more information.

Beth Sterling– Auditions Chair

Beth Sterling is a versatile vocalist and dedicated educator who has been performing and teaching singers of all ages since 2013. Working across classical, musical theatre, and contemporary commercial styles, Beth is passionate about helping students develop healthy vocal technique, strong musicianship, artistic confidence, and an authentic connection to their voice. Her individualized approach empowers singers to grow as musicians, challenge themselves as performers, and find joy in singing.
Beth’s students have earned recognition in prestigious national competitions, including the National Association of Teachers of Singing National Student Auditions, Music International Grand Prix, and the Hal Leonard Vocal Competition, as well as numerous local and regional competitions. Her students have gone on to attend distinguished music programs, perform leading roles, and earn places in selective choirs and ensembles.
Beth holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Voice Performance from Baldwin-Wallace University and Longy School of Music of Bard College. To learn more, visit her website at www.bethsterling.com

Mariateresa Magisano - Connections Mentorship Program Coordinator

Mariateresa Magisano is a voice teacher and accomplished performer in opera, recital and concert, with her performance experience deeply informing her pedagogical approach. She is a winner of the Metropolitan Opera, National Council Auditions, and is a member of the Brown University voice faculty, where she serves as Interim Director of the Voice Division. She holds a B.M. in Voice Performance from McGill University and a M.M in Vocal Pedagogy from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee College of Music.  She has premiered several contemporary vocal compositions, and completed advanced training through leading programs in Europe and North America. Mariateresa also serves on the Board of the NATS Boston Chapter. For more information please visit: mariateresamagisano.com 

Olga Valdes – Social Media Manager

Olga Valdes is an Oregon native. She recently earned her master’s in music at New England Conservatory with a concentration in Voice Pedagogy. While at NEC, Olga sang in scenes as Fiordiligi (Così fan tutte) and Mrs. Winemiller (Summer & Smoke), and performed L’Eternita in La Calisto. Olga was student stage director for the Graduate Perkin Scenes at NEC in her second year, staging scenes from Cendrillon and Così fan tutte. In the summer of 2024 Olga worked as an Assistant Director for the Boston Wagner Institute directing a scene from Der fliegende Holländer.

Violet Joy Hansen – Treasurer

Violet is a dedicated voice teacher with a passion for helping singers build healthy technique, expressive artistry, and lasting confidence. She is also a Professor of Voice at Dean College, where she work with students across a range of styles including musical theatre, classical, and contemporary commercial music. Additionally, she serves as the Treasurer for the New England chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), supporting vocal education throughout the region. Her approach is personalized, supportive, and rooted in both solid vocal pedagogy and a deep love of storytelling through song.

Sarah Tuttle – Maine District Membership Director

Sarah Tuttle enjoys a multifaceted career as a performer, teacher, and public radio host, and has a special interest in art song and collaboration with today’s composers. In 2021, Sarah launched Songs From Here, an initiative dedicated to commissioning new vocal works in her home state of Maine. Sarah is a host on Maine Public Classical, where she hosts Songbook, a weekly vocal program with an emphasis on art song. She maintains a voice studio at 317 Main Community Music Center, is a regular adjudicator at competitions around the state, and has been a Maine NATS board member since 2022.

Katherine Saik DeLugan – Northwest New England District Membership Director

Mezzo soprano Katherine Saik DeLugan is a cross-genre vocalist and performing arts educator who currently serves as a Lecturer in Music in Voice at Smith College. She holds a Bachelor of Music from UMass Amherst, and a Master of Music from the Manhattan School of Music. Katherine regularly appears as a concert soloist with regional opera companies, orchestras, choirs, colleges, and universities. She programs numerous public recitals exploring the rich traditions of Western Art Music as part of her academic work. Besides performing, she has been active as a stage director, administrator, and producer for schools and local arts organizations.

Vacant – Development Liaison

Vacant – Rhode Island District Membership Director

Vacant – Eastern Massachusetts Membership Director