Listen For Life Team
Donna Stoering, Founder & Artistic Director
Internationally-renowned social entrepreneur, keynote speaker, Marshall Scholar, and Artistic Ambassador for both the UK and the USA; award-winning recording artist, concert performer, television host, presenter/producer, author and educator; Artist in Residence at Oxford (St Edmund Hall); has been the subject of one-hour interview specials on BBC, NPR, PBS affiliates and the national networks of Eastern Europe, South America and Asia. Received 2013 Woman of Legacy award from Powerful Women International for the founding/impact of Listen for Life worldwide. |
Andy (Robert) Anderson, Executive Director
Experienced tax attorney and keynote speaker who is also a musician/performer, he has worked extensively with non-profit foundations, business owners and musicians on tax and business matters. He was previously a chemical engineer and has toured Eastern and Central Europe as lead bass in a number of choral ensembles. Created the 501(c)3 nonprofit entity of Listen for Life in 2003. |
Andy Andrus, Chief Business Development Officer
Sought-after strategy and fundraising advisor to numerous start-up companies and entrepreneurs; founder/owner of eight successful businesses in USA, inventor of “Tow Truck in a Box” now sold in over 40,000 stores worldwide, and a renowned blues/rock guitarist, passionate about music cultures. |
Ron Tamura, Board Member
Formerly in executive positions (Marketing. and Management) for both HP and Apple; launched successful digital music media start-ups in Japan and Silicon Valley; then became founding Senior Director of Product Management for Z Space (Infinite Z) in cutting-edge 3D development. With LFL since 2008.
Formerly in executive positions (Marketing. and Management) for both HP and Apple; launched successful digital music media start-ups in Japan and Silicon Valley; then became founding Senior Director of Product Management for Z Space (Infinite Z) in cutting-edge 3D development. With LFL since 2008.
Dale Bell, Board/Advisory Member
Producer of the famed Woodstock movie; renowned legacy in Public Television, Kennedy Center broadcasts and the Media Policy Center; winner of Academy Award and 2 Peabody Awards; Former Executive Producer/Dir of WQED; Ashoka Fellow for Life and a Purpose Prize Fellow.
Producer of the famed Woodstock movie; renowned legacy in Public Television, Kennedy Center broadcasts and the Media Policy Center; winner of Academy Award and 2 Peabody Awards; Former Executive Producer/Dir of WQED; Ashoka Fellow for Life and a Purpose Prize Fellow.
Arpad (Arpi) Lamell, Board/Advisory Member
A graduate of MIT, he first became an exec in high tech firms, from genetic engineering to specialty chemicals, but then followed his passion for the Arts & became Exec Dir of Houston Contemporary Dance Theater and sang in Houston Grand Opera chorus. Has created a unique live classical music series in Houston & large scale productions in L.A.; he has two new music-media ventures in USA.
A graduate of MIT, he first became an exec in high tech firms, from genetic engineering to specialty chemicals, but then followed his passion for the Arts & became Exec Dir of Houston Contemporary Dance Theater and sang in Houston Grand Opera chorus. Has created a unique live classical music series in Houston & large scale productions in L.A.; he has two new music-media ventures in USA.
Allen Louison, Principal Advisor for New Media
Renowned business development strategist for new media and interactive music distribution models worldwide; independent talent scout for Warner Bros. in Los Angeles; consultant for social networking music ventures & music technology. Has been part of LFL team since 2003.
Renowned business development strategist for new media and interactive music distribution models worldwide; independent talent scout for Warner Bros. in Los Angeles; consultant for social networking music ventures & music technology. Has been part of LFL team since 2003.
Ian McLaren, Board Member and CTO
Scientist and entrepreneur who has founded successful high-tech companies in the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States. Now based once again in the UK, he has overseen all technology, content, web and programming matters for Listen for Life for the last several years.
Scientist and entrepreneur who has founded successful high-tech companies in the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States. Now based once again in the UK, he has overseen all technology, content, web and programming matters for Listen for Life for the last several years.
Carl Meyer, Principal Advisor for Traditional Broadcasting Relationships and Branding
Was Managing. Director or Executive VP at A&E TV (History Channel Asia), NBC, Orbit TV (Rome), StarTV (Hong Kong), and Turner Broadcasting ; now President and Owner of America’s Greatest Brands in NY.
Was Managing. Director or Executive VP at A&E TV (History Channel Asia), NBC, Orbit TV (Rome), StarTV (Hong Kong), and Turner Broadcasting ; now President and Owner of America’s Greatest Brands in NY.
Andy Orgel, Advisor for Marketing and New Channel Partnerships
A founder of MTV, Nickelodeon, A&E Channel, Wisdom Channel, Global Media Ventures, and new interactive channels. Passionate about alternative music channels for TV and media, he approached LFL in 2003 and offered to help.
A founder of MTV, Nickelodeon, A&E Channel, Wisdom Channel, Global Media Ventures, and new interactive channels. Passionate about alternative music channels for TV and media, he approached LFL in 2003 and offered to help.
Terry Marsh, Co-Managing Director of Listen for Life, Ltd
For 20 years was BBC Head of Educational Programming; VP of Sci-Fi Channel for Europe; consultant for E-learning and digital projects for Granada TV, Pearson; led BBC’s £150M Digital Curriculum development; Fellow of Royal Television Society and IBC Conference Committee; keynote speaker at European digital media conferences.
For 20 years was BBC Head of Educational Programming; VP of Sci-Fi Channel for Europe; consultant for E-learning and digital projects for Granada TV, Pearson; led BBC’s £150M Digital Curriculum development; Fellow of Royal Television Society and IBC Conference Committee; keynote speaker at European digital media conferences.
Peter Collins, Chairman of the Board, Listen for Life International
Former director of six British companies, including a UK investment firm; an Oxford University don and Senior Bursar; serves on the Council of Europa Nostra, the chief European non-governmental heritage organization. Co-founded Listen for Life with Donna Stoering in the UK in 1998.
Former director of six British companies, including a UK investment firm; an Oxford University don and Senior Bursar; serves on the Council of Europa Nostra, the chief European non-governmental heritage organization. Co-founded Listen for Life with Donna Stoering in the UK in 1998.
Terry Lamb, former Head of Production for LFL and Board Member
For several years he was the executive producer of LFL Productions, working with Artistic Director Donna Stoering to lead the team of videographers, editors, production crews, game designers, graphic artists, motion animators, and ethno-musicologists who together created Travels with Music and other LFL content. He is an actor, educator, award-winning filmmaker, scriptwriter and director.
For several years he was the executive producer of LFL Productions, working with Artistic Director Donna Stoering to lead the team of videographers, editors, production crews, game designers, graphic artists, motion animators, and ethno-musicologists who together created Travels with Music and other LFL content. He is an actor, educator, award-winning filmmaker, scriptwriter and director.
Fidel Castellanos, LFL Financial Team Advisor
An international senior executive and strategist, highly experienced in operational roles directing multi-site, multi-business units as interim CEO, COO and CFO for multi-billion dollar companies; also an investment banker, he has donated his time for two years to assist our business plans.
An international senior executive and strategist, highly experienced in operational roles directing multi-site, multi-business units as interim CEO, COO and CFO for multi-billion dollar companies; also an investment banker, he has donated his time for two years to assist our business plans.
Gerry Foster, Listen for Life Branding & Marketing Advisory Team
Marketing/branding executive now based in Los Angeles; had highly respected career in television advertising campaigns and product branding, including Cascade detergent.
Marketing/branding executive now based in Los Angeles; had highly respected career in television advertising campaigns and product branding, including Cascade detergent.
Darrel Dorr, LFL Co-Executive Producer (1)
Lifelong Executive/Producer at Disney Channel, Disney Television Specials, Disneyland, and lastly the Walt Disney Special Events Group; he has produced broadcasts of the Olympics, NBA and NFL half-time shows, TV premieres of Disney movies, and world tours for Radio Disney. Now President of Darrel Dorr Productions in Southern California, he creates TV commercials, major music videos, and documentaries, and has been assisting in the development of the LFL team, moving forward.
Lifelong Executive/Producer at Disney Channel, Disney Television Specials, Disneyland, and lastly the Walt Disney Special Events Group; he has produced broadcasts of the Olympics, NBA and NFL half-time shows, TV premieres of Disney movies, and world tours for Radio Disney. Now President of Darrel Dorr Productions in Southern California, he creates TV commercials, major music videos, and documentaries, and has been assisting in the development of the LFL team, moving forward.
Marcel East, LFL Co-Executive Producer (2)
This producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has worked with several big names in the music industry, including Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind and Fire, Luis Miguel, Fourplay, Huey Lewis, David Benoit, Chaka Kahn, IAl Jarreau, Wayne Shorter, Chris Botti, etc But he is also a very gifted project/people manager, currently managing the Strategic Urban Dev. Alliance’s real estate development/construction. He leads all LFL Team meetings & manages our live productions.
This producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has worked with several big names in the music industry, including Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind and Fire, Luis Miguel, Fourplay, Huey Lewis, David Benoit, Chaka Kahn, IAl Jarreau, Wayne Shorter, Chris Botti, etc But he is also a very gifted project/people manager, currently managing the Strategic Urban Dev. Alliance’s real estate development/construction. He leads all LFL Team meetings & manages our live productions.
Jane Reynolds, Co-Managing Director of Listen for Life, UK
Highly respected business development consultant specializing in the international education industry and creative teaching technologies; has been CEO, Managing Director or Founder of 3 companies in both UK and USA, including Fable Vision in Boston, one of our primary creative partners.
Highly respected business development consultant specializing in the international education industry and creative teaching technologies; has been CEO, Managing Director or Founder of 3 companies in both UK and USA, including Fable Vision in Boston, one of our primary creative partners.
Peter Maund, Exec VP for LFL Education Products/Initiatives
Former Director of Business Development for the USA branch of Sibelius (a UK educational and music software co) and of major educational publishers including Pearson; also a renowned multi-genre percussionist and recording artist on over 60 CD's. Has been part of LFL team for 8 years.
Former Director of Business Development for the USA branch of Sibelius (a UK educational and music software co) and of major educational publishers including Pearson; also a renowned multi-genre percussionist and recording artist on over 60 CD's. Has been part of LFL team for 8 years.