ACADEMY UPS DUPLER

Todd Dupler, who has been with the Recording Academy for nearly a decade, is its new Vice President of Advocacy & Public Policy.

Dupler works with the Academy's leadership to develop policy positions on issues affecting the music community and represents the interests of Academy members before Congress and federal agencies. He also coordinates state and local advocacy with the Academy's 12 regional chapters.

Dupler reports to Chief Advocacy & Public Policy Officer Daryl Friedman, previously Chief Advocacy Officer. Friedman continues to oversee the advocacy division, which champions creators' rights and elevates important policy issues that stand to affect the music business. He also orchestrates cross-departmental efforts to advance the overall advocacy goals of the Recording Academy.

Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, said of Dupler: “His track record for advocating on behalf of music creators nationwide has proven to be invaluable to the music community. As we continue to evolve to better serve the music industry at large, we are excited to see what great work he will do to ensure fair treatment and compensation for music creators."

Most recently Managing Director of Advocacy & Public Policy, Dupler was instrumental in launching the Academy's District Advocate program and Grammy Fund for Music Creators, the Academy's political action committee. He has also managed the Grammys on the Hill Advocacy Day for nine years.