Board of Directors + Advisory Board
Board Members provide musical and practical guidance in their fields of expertise. Besides their advisory role for RYTMO, members provide insight and realistic perspective into the world of music business, education, community engagement and funding.

Producer Teddy Riley (ala Michael Jackson, SWV, Blackstreet),

RYTMO Participants and Staff at the NAMM Show


BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

JOEY ARREGUIN [Chairman] 

Professional Music Producer, composer, recording studio owner, music publisher. Extensive background in film, television, and other commercial music applications. CEO of CLAMA and Executive Director of Project RYTMO.

MIKE ANDERSON [Vice President, Public Relations, Songwriter]

Vice President of CLAMA/Project RYTMO; Accomplished musician, songwriter and music promoter with experience in management, marketing and promotions.

DR. JOSE ARREGUIN SR. [Professor, Pastor, Community Leader]

Professor Emeritus Fuller Theological Seminary, Founder of the Hispanic Department at Fuller, Educator and recognized leader among Hispanic community in intercultural communications.

LISA ARREGUIN [H.R Specialist, Songwriter, Vocal Coach]

Masters Degree in Industrial Psychology/Human Resources, professional songwriter, vocal coach.

ALICIA RODRIGUEZ [Art Director, and Graphic Designer]

Art Director for SEVEN STYLEGUIDES Design House, 13 years as a professional graphic designer

TIM RODRIGUEZ [Art Director, Youth Pastor, Community Activist]

Art Director for SEVEN STYLEGUIDES Design House


ADVISORY BOARD & TEACHING ARTISTS


JEWEL AKENS [Oldies Singer]
Singer of the classic 1965 hit single, “The Birds and the Bees” Toured with Dick Clark’s Caravan of Stars and appeared on American Bandstand, Hullabaloo, Shindig among others. Artist Credits include Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson, Bobby Darin among others.

JUSTO ALMARIO [World Renowned Latin Jazz Saxaphonist]
Artist/Recording credits include Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Marc Anthony, Celia Cruz and Christina Aguilera. Annual performances for Grammys + Latin Grammy award shows. Numerous jazz, Latin jazz recordings with major record labels, television recordings and film credits including "Selena", "The Mambo Kings" and with actors Andy Garcia, Jimmy Smits and Paul Rodriguez.

DEL ATKINS [World renowned Hip Hop Bassist]
Artist credits include Dr. Dre, DJ Quik, James Ingram, Lou Rawls, Pointer Sisters and Patti LaBelle

KARL CARRASCO [Professional Keyboardist, Arranger, Producer]
Professional recording artist, Grammy Nomination. Professional Music Director and accompanist for artists including, Jewel Akens, The Temptations, The Association, The Coasters, Spencer Davis, Brenton Wood, Cannibal & the Headhunters, comedians George Lopez and Paul Rodriguez.

ROSIE HAMLIN [Oldies Singer]
Songwriter and singer of 1961 classic hit single “Angel Baby”. Artist include Jackie Wilson, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Freddy Fender and many more. First Latina singer elected to the “Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame”.

TONY KIM [Capacity Building Supervisor]
Over 10 years as an advisor in both faith-based and community organizations. Has worked with and provided extensive capacity training and seminars in various topics to more than 300 faith-based and community organizations.

ABRAHAM LABORIEL [World Renowned Bassist, Latin Recording Artist]
Masters Degree from Berklee Conservatory of Music in Boston. World renowned bassist, most notably for recording with artists Sergio Mendes, Tito Puente, Ivan Lins, Joe Sample, Herb Albert and internationally known jazz group The Crusaders. Among his Film/TV credits are “CHPS”, Jamie Foxx, CBS, NBC, ABC, The Grammy’s and many others. His son Abe Jr. is a drummer for Paul McCartney, Green Day and Seal.   

MATEO LABORIEL [Music Producer]
Producer for Jamie Foxx + numerous soundtracks for MTV & Adam Sandler

ALAN O'DAY [Oldies Singer, Songwriter]
Co-Writer of the Righteous Brothers hit single “Rock-n-Roll Heaven” and writer of Helen Reddy’s #1 hit single “Angie Baby” and writer and singer of his own 1977 #1 hit single, which sold more than two million copies, “Undercover Angel”. Alan also co-wrote over 100 songs for Jim Henson’s Muppet Babies.

DORIANA SANCHEZ [Professional Choreographer]

Choreographer for Cher, Jane’s Addiction, Latin Grammys, Rolling Stones, etc. Highly solicited for her expertise as live Las Vegas show director and theatre choreography internationally. Worked with numerous rock bands and created choreography for China’s Galaxy Circus, Cirque D’Soleil and East L.A. Classic Theatre productions.

RICKY ZAHARIADES "Ricky Z" [Professional Musician]
Credits include Jwessica Simpson, Lauren Hill, Nick Lachey and more Guitar player for Jessica Simpson.