Meet Our Team
The leaders who support Berklee City Music and its students.
Krystal Prime Banfield, Ed.D
Vice President, Education Outreach and Social Entrepreneurship (EOSE)
A passionate commitment to excellence in the arts as a published educator, a concert singer, and an award-winning community and youth arts advocate, Banfield has more than 30 years as an executive in higher education administration, nonprofit arts management, and instruction. Get in touch at kbanfield@berklee.edu or 617-747-2201.
Misael Martinez
Assistant Vice President, EOSE
Martinez has over 26 years of experience in the youth development field. Years of contributions to marginalized communities have made him a sought-after collaborator, and as has his work on a global scale. Get in touch at mmartinez5@berklee.edu or 617-747-6309.
Luisa Mejia
Assistant Dean, EOSE
An accomplished educator, administrator, grant writer, and fundraiser, Mejia leverages her expertise to support Berklee City Music and its international network of creative youth development programs. Get in touch at lmejiavelilla@berklee.edu.
Kenrick John
Preparatory School Academy Artistic Director, City Music Boston
John is a multidisciplinary artist and educator committed to helping young performers grow as confident, collaborative contemporary artists. Get in touch at kjohn@berklee.edu.
Tia Fuller
High School Academy Artistic Director, City Music Boston
The Grammy-nominated artist and accomplished educator has been the featured saxophonist with pop diva Beyoncé, featured on the I Am…Sasha Fierce, Beyoncé Experience, and Live at the Wynn Theatre worldwide tours (2006–2010). Get in touch at tfuller1@berklee.edu.
Additional Team Members
Kasey Cox
Director of Enrollment and Advising, Berklee City Music
kcox1@berklee.edu | 617-747-6369
Wendy Harriette
Assistant Director for Finance and Project Management, EOSE
wharriette@berklee.edu | 617-747-8526
Linwood Harper
Assistant Director for Academic Programs, City Music Boston
lharper@berklee.edu | 617-747-2447
Justin K. Johnson
Managing Director for Fellowships and EOSE Operations, EOSE
jjohnson18@berklee.edu | 617-747-6368
Samantha Law
Director of Marketing and Communications, EOSE
slaw2@berklee.edu
Adeline Um
City Music Project Manager for Arts and Social Entrepreneurship
aum@berklee.edu | 617-308-9842
Sarah Patrick
Senior Project Manager, Education Outreach and Social Entrepreneurship
spatrick@berklee.edu | 617-747-6042
Kamiylah Garrison
Executive Assistant/PM to Dr. Krystal Banfield
kgarrison@berklee.edu | 617-747-6648
Erick Volquez
Manager, College Student Support, Berklee City Music
evolquezrodriguez@berklee.edu
Melissa Melendez
META Project Coordinator
mmelendez@berklee.edu