Chorus Management Resources

Maren’s two-decades’ leading associations and arts nonprofits has involved collaborations with people of all walks of life, across varied industries. With personal roots in religious and community choruses, to professional performance and directing opportunities, her experience spans arts, social justice, education, and nonprofit sectors. She loves solving problems, helping develop purposeful organizational plans and mission-focused strategies. She earned her M.Sc. in Strategic Planning, in addition to holding an AA in Vocal Performance and a BA in Marketing. A life-long learner, Amdal earned the Claritas™ Investment Certificate offered by CFA Institute, and is a member of the American Society of Association Executives through which she maintains the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation. Choirs have been a cornerstone in her understanding of human connections, social justice, and personal growth. Now the Executive Director of the Oakland Interfaith family of choirs, Maren knows the resonance of a choir extends beyond the blending of voices, to building communities.