MUSICARES ELECTS NEW BOARD

Mick Management founder and CEO Michael McDonald is the new Chair of The MusiCares Foundation, part of newly elected leadership at the Recording Academy-affiliated charity.

Board member Kirdis Postelle, an SVP at Warner Bros. Records, is Vice Chair, and board member James Higa, Executive Director, Philanthropic Ventures Foundation, is the new Secretary/Treasurer. Departing Chair Alexandra Patsavas has been named Chair Emeritus.

Newly elected MusiCares Foundation Board members include Capitol Music Group EVP Ambrosia Healy, Apple Corps CEO Jeff Jones, SONGS Music Publishing Partner and Head of Creative Licensing Carianne Marshall and Amazon Music VP Steve Boom.

"A vibrant board is the lifeblood for a nonprofit, and since the Recording Academy established MusiCares in 1989, we have been fortunate to have dedicated and passionate Board members," said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the Recording Academy and MusiCares.

"Our new members and elected leaders, along with our current members, are continuing this tradition of enlightened stewardship. They bring fresh ideas and commitment to their roles, which along with our tried and true programs and events, keep MusiCares strong and able to provide critical resources to members of the music community in crisis."