Meet the 2026-2027 Executive Board

PRESIDENT

Nettie Benjamin (any/all) is a music therapy student at Drury University graduating in 2027, and the current president of MWRAMTAS. They have just returned from a semester in Lincoln, England, and plan on spending the next year finishing out school and trying to secure their internship (hopefully in New Zealand). Long term, their goal is to work as a private practitioner specializing in music therapy and clinical counseling settings, short term, it is to help other music therapy students across the region gain opportunities and tools and connections through MWRAMTAS. Their favorite bands currently include Queens of the Stone Age, bbno$, and Dusty Springfield.

PRESIDENT-ELECT

My name is Kayden Sinn (she/her) and I’m going into my third year as a music therapy and psychology student at UMKC. My primary instrument is both percussion and vocals! I’m super honored to be serving as this years President-Elect. Some artists I’m really into right now are Lana Del Rey and My Chemical Romance. Outside of music, I really enjoy fashion and playing Minecraft. 

VICE PRESIDENT

Hi! I’m Abby Christ, a senior at Truman State University! I’m so excited to expand my experience by joining the MWRAMTAS executive board! Music therapy has been an incredible outlet and perfect career path for me, so having the opportunity to spread the love means the world to me! I have a passion for working with geriatric clients and hospice care, but have broadened my horizons into many different settings through my education. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, spending time with my loved ones, and especially traveling! My top 3 artists are Hozier, Francis Cabrel, and Joan Baez. 

SECRETARY

My name is Juniper Carter and I am this years secretary! I am a junior at Drury University. My favorite artists are Paramore/Hayley Williams, Deftones, and Fleetwood Mac. My goal as secretary is to aid in the organization of MWRAMTAS and support however I can. My long term goal is to graduate and become a music therapist that works with children on the spectrum. I use they/she pronouns. 

TREASURER

My name is Nola Effinger (she/her), and I am the current treasurer of MWRAMTAS. I am a Sophomore Music Therapy major from Truman State University. My goal this year is to help MWRAMTAS by presenting new fundraiser ideas and come up with creative and fun activities for music therapy students in the Midwest to participate in. I listen to many different artists, some of my favorites are Pantera, Taylor Swift, and KISS.

PARLIAMENTARIAN

My name is Ikaley VIncent and I am a current sophomore music therapy student studying at Drury University. I am the SMTA Parliamentarian 26-27 at Drury and MWRAMTAS Parliamentarian 26-27. Fun fact: I’m great at “guess the theme song”! My top 3 artists are Rina Sawayama, Caroline Polacheck, and Rosalía.