Our Team
Aubrey Baldauf - Program Director (she/her)
Aubrey is a bad ass who gets things done. With a Masters in Social Work and an extensive resume of playing upright bass in the Rochester music scene, she sees not only the systemic challenges in front of us, but also the tangible ways we can start to do better. She drives our Artist Grants Program, graphic design processes, and more.
Malikk Truitt - Community Engagement Coordinator (he/him)
A foundational piece of music is connection, and while Malikk may not be a musician, he deeply understands how powerful it can be when people come together for a cause. He has a variety of experience ranging from property management to consulting work in the nonprofit sector. Now Malikk spear heads donor engagement, event set up, and often has hands on a mic helping to direct a show.
Briana Horton - Music Education Facilitator (she/her)
Briana is an incredible talent in our music community, and also brings with her a wealth of experience in working with children and childcare sites in Rochester. When you watch her work and perform with the kids, you can immediately tell how effortless her passion and energy is. She will be running music maker sessions for LSC.
Ray Mahar - Executive Director (he/him)
Ray believes in the power of music and its ability to build community. He comes from several years working at different nonprofits while pursuing his own musical endeavors. Now he helps run program development, budgeting, music education, and more for LSC.
Allegra Whiting- Music Education Facilitator (she/her)
Allegra is a supremely talented cellist and charms everyone she meets. When she isn’t playing in one of her many bands you can find her shredding on her roller skates. She will be running music maker sessions for LSC.
Rissa Williams - Program Assistant (She/Her)
Rissa has been making music since the third grade. She started out playing violin, then learned the cello in 9th grade, and between now and then, has taught herself to play the electric guitar and the piano. She began writing poetry and music in 5th grade and has been doing it ever since. Her poetry mainly focuses on black history and struggles of being black In America, and we have had the privilege of watching her grow in so many ways since first being a grant recipient in this organization’s infancy in 2022.
Her ability as a community activator is unparalleled and any school she goes to for music programs always begs to have her back - Rissa’s ability to connect to the community no matter where she is has been and will continue to be a massive boon to The Local Sound Collaborative!
Denali Ries- Music Education Facilitator (she/her)
Denali is a vocalist with a powerhouse voice who plays five different kinds of ukuleles, all with names to boot. The music she creates is full of life and speaks truths to her experiences and the life she has lived. She is elated to be able to share her music with the world! She will be running music maker sessions for LSC.
Jon Lewis- Music Education Coordinator (he/him)
Jon Lewis is a Rochester, NY–based children’s musician, singer-songwriter and childcare provider with over 10 years of experience creating joyful, high-energy musical experiences for kids. Performing at local parks, music festivals, and birthday parties, Jon brings a silly, creative, and interactive style that gets children laughing, moving, and fully engaged.
Jon is excited to step into his new role as Music Education Coordinator with the Local Sound Collaborative, where he looks forward to combining his passion for children’s music with meaningful community impact. With over a decade of experience engaging young minds through creativity and play, Jon is eager to help expand access to music education, nurture young musicians, and inspire kids to see themselves as creators. He believes deeply in the power of music to strengthen communities and support children’s confidence, connection, and lifelong development.