Over the past decade Nina has been working with organizations centered around music advocacy in the non-profit sector. Nina joined the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival (AICMF) and served as the Executive Director of the Festival for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. In fall 2024 she joined the staff of the Golden Isles Youth Orchestra (GIYO) as the Conductor and Music Director of the Symphonette Orchestra. She also serves as the Music Director of the GIYO Chamber Ensemble.  

Prior to moving to Florida, she was the Director of Operations of Brazos Music, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing high quality inclusive music education and facilitating access to musical opportunities for people of all ages and abilities.

She is the founding Music Director of Houston Orchestra for All, an intergenerational performance ensemble and educational program in Houston, TX dedicated to inclusivity and equitable music education. Her commitment to providing high quality accessible music education and facilitating musical opportunities for all is what inspires her advocacy and motivates her on a daily basis. She served on the faculty of the TexStrings All-State Camp from 2017-2025 and taught Applied Viola, Chamber Music, and the Creative Arts Seminar at Sam Houston State University from 2017-2023. 

With over half a decade of experience teaching in higher education, Nina seeks to prepare students for more than their musical goals. Working with university students inspired her to reach out beyond the college classroom and work with musicians from a variety of backgrounds and abilities. By combining compassion, kindness, clear direction, and high quality instruction Nina provides a safe and nurturing environment in her teaching spaces. 

In addition to music education advocacy, Nina also maintains an active performance and teaching career in the region. 

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