The Desert Symphony’s Board and Staff

Each of The Desert Symphony’s board and staff members plays a significant role in the success of our organization. Our Board of Directors are volunteers who dedicate time and energy to ensure that our mission, to provide Palm Desert residents and visitors alike with a professional orchestra committed to enhancing and enriching culture in their lives, is successful. Call us today for more information.
Our Board:
- Nancy Tapick, President
- Rod Henry, Treasurer
- Michael Knighten, Secretary
- Hal Asher, Director
- Susan Gelman, Director
- Raju Mehta, Director
Our Staff:
- Debbie Shapiro, Executive Director
- Steve Velez, Artistic Director
- Debi Olcese, Operations Manager
- Adrian Sifuentes, IT Consultant

