A small group of artistic and administrative team members help make YPCC sing, and a committed and diverse group of board members make up the YPCC backbone that is crucial to our success.

STAFF

Dr. Matthew Moquin-Lee (he/him) is a versatile conductor, educator, and community advocate dedicated to using choral music as a means of connection and social change. He serves as the Director of Choral Activities at Xavier University, where he conducts the Xavier Concert Choir, Treble Chorus, Tenor/Bass Chorus, and teaches voice.

A passionate advocate for social justice, Moquin-Lee is deeply committed to community engagement and addressing societal inequities through music. His recent partnerships include the Ohio Innocence Project, Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition, Faith Communities Go Green, Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank, and the Queen City Street Choir. He also serves as Worship Arts Director at First Lutheran Church Cincinnati, where he integrates music and community outreach.

Originally from Mississippi, Moquin-Lee holds a Bachelor of Music in Choral Music Education from the University of North Texas, a Master of Music in Choral Conducting from Westminster Choir College, and a Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.

Moquin-Lee thrives on building artistic communities, fostering organizational growth, and creating meaningful musical experiences that inspire positive change. He lives in Westwood, Cincinnati, with his spouse Tyler and their two dogs, Luther and Benny.

Katie Personke (she/her) holds degrees in vocal music education from Ohio Wesleyan University and the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music. She has been teaching music in public schools for fifteen years in Illinois and Ohio, working with students and adults of all ages and abilities. Katie has been a member of YPCC since 2012, helping in many different capacities and is currently the Associate Choral Director, providing artistic leadership and conducting ensembles for On Call, Caroling, and the Holiday Cycle. She teaches elementary school music for Mt. Healthy City Schools and also is the music director for several local theater groups. Katie lives in Cincinnati with her partner Jonathan and their two cats, and in her free time loves to read, knit, travel, and be the best aunt ever.

Olivia Wakefield (she/her) is an emerging arts administrator with a background in music education and performance. Passionate about fostering accessible and inclusive arts experiences, she is currently building a career at the intersection of education, performance, and organizational support. In addition to her work with YPCC, she serves as the College Operations Coordinator at Xavier University, where she supports the Department of Music & Theatre and the Xavier Music Series.

Olivia remains active as a collaborative pianist, regularly performing at Ashland Avenue Baptist Church and with the All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir. She previously taught middle school choir for two years in Northwest Local Schools, and holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Xavier University.

In her free time, Olivia enjoys reading, playing piano, and spending time outdoors.

Ashley (she/her) is a young nonprofit development professional. In addition to her position with YPCC, she currently serves as the Development Coordinator with Girl Scouts of Western Ohio. Prior to these positions, Ashley served as the Ohio 4-H Foundation & Fiscal Assistant and a trainer and supervisor at Ohio State Calling. She was also part of the inaugural Buckeyes in your Backyard internship class with the Ohio State Alumni Association. 

Ashley's educational background is in music, as she is a classically trained oboist. She most recently received her master's degree in oboe performance from the College Conservatory of Music at University of Cincinnati (CCM).  Ashley received her undergraduate degrees in Oboe Performance and Music Education with a minor in Art Entrepreneurship from The Ohio State University. 

Jaclyn Threadgill (she/her) is a multidisciplinary creative with a professional background that includes magazine design, branding, marketing, web design, illustration, and mural design. She grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico (the answer is always “green”) and went to college in Phoenix, Arizona. In 2009 Jaclyn and her husband moved to Himeji, Japan. Over the following seven years in Japan they had lots of adventures, including a baby. The three of them repatriated to Cincinnati in 2016. Jaclyn only sings in the car, but she has a passion for very loud traditional Japanese instruments. She is part of Wadaiko Gouken, a performing taiko (Japanese drum) group out of Dayton, and also studies tsugaru shamisen (a 3-stringed instrument played in a fast, percussive style with a plectrum that resembles an ice scraper).

William Perry (he/him) is a pianist, electronic keyboardist, organist, and teacher. He received degrees in piano performance from Stetson University and Florida State University and has performed as a soloist in France, Italy, Czechia, Ireland, and throughout America. As a keyboardist, William specializes in recreating iconic sounds and instruments of the past for live tribute band shows. He performs regularly throughout Cincinnati with the 70s band Gee, Your Band Smells Terrific and has performed full album recreations of the music of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones as well as music from popular films and the “Yacht Rock” era. He is the organist and choir accompanist at Holy Trinity - St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Finneytown. William has been teaching private piano lessons for students of all ages and abilities for over 15 years and runs a teaching studio at his home in Pleasant Ridge, where he lives with his wife, Ariadne, and a snorty Boston Terrier named Waffle.

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