About UFA

The Utah Flute Association is a non-profit organization created to foster great flute music within Utah and beyond. We support and engage flutists of all levels and experiences, while continuing to be a resource for all those in our local flute community.


Founders

Joyce Bennett
Elaine Jorgensen
Karen Perkins
Founded 1987


Board of Directors

Ashley Tingey / President
Dr. Jeiran Hasan / Vice President 
Drew Powell / Secretary, Sonata Competition Schedule Coordinator
Annie Jones / Treasurer 
OPEN / Graphics & Publications
Eileen Amari-Vaught / Venue Coordinator
Rachel Reece / Social Media
Maren Crowley / Newsletters
Brittni McDonald / Vendors
Madeline Harrison / Grant Writing
Kristen Parrish / Educational Liaison
Jana Lange / Copy Editor
Tara Briggs / Accessibility Chair
Rachel Christensen / High School Scholarship Competition Coordinator – Sonata Competition Judge Coordinator
Katrina Young / MountainWest FluteFest Director

If you are interested in becoming a board member, contact us as info@utahflute.org!


Collegiate Liaisons

Lisa Byrnes / University of Utah
Christina Castellanos / Brigham Young University
Dr. Tia Jaynes / Salt Lake Community College
Dr. April Clayton / Utah Valley University / Snow College / Westminster College
Dr. Jeiran Hasan / Utah State University
Cindy Henderson / Weber State University
Virginia Stitt / Southern Utah University


Collegiate Ambassadors

Sadie Akin / University of Utah
Lillie Gardner / Brigham Young University
Megan Rasmussen / Utah State University
Melia Morrison / Weber State University


Honorary Board of Directors

Nicole Elkins / Past President
​Karen Perkins / Advisor & Founder
Elizabeth Weissman / Advisor

Sponsors