Leadership

Founders

Alan Anibal, Co-founder, Artistic Director

Co-founder, Maestro Alan Anibal is the Artistic Director and Conductor of the Sunnyvale Youth Philharmonic and served for four years as the Artistic Director and Conductor of the Napa Valley Youth Symphony. With more than a decade of experience in music education, has conducted productions at renowned classical music theaters of the world, including at the Musikverein in Vienna in Austria, at the San Francisco War Memorial, at the Carnegie Hall in New York, and  at the Municipal Theater in São Paulo, Brazil, one of the greatest music theaters of Latin America. He served as assistant conductor of the late Maestro Michael Morgan and led productions with the Festival of Opera at Walnut Creek, the International Brazilian Opera Company (NYC), and at the Opera Company of Brooklyn. At the Sunnyvale Youth Philharmonic, Maestro Alan’s goal is to bring the highest quality of education and an inclusive environment to South Bay Area communities. Alan Anibal received his Master’s Degree in Orchestral Conducting from Bard College, NY. 

Tatiane Santa Rosa, PhD, Co-founder, Executive Director

Driven by a lifelong passion for education, Tatiane is the Co-founder and Executive Director of the Sunnyvale Youth Philharmonic. With over 15 years of experience in arts and cultural non-profits in both Brazil and the US, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her role. Tatiane’s background includes work at prestigious institutions like the Whitney Museum and the MoMA in NYC, and her academic achievements include a PhD in Visual Studies and Master’s degrees in Art History and Art Writing. Her dedication to music education stems from her childhood in Brazil where she assisted her mother, a renowned music educator and writer, in workshops and lessons.

Collaborators

Rosha Motti

Rosha Motti is a seasoned UI/UX designer with over 7 years of experience in the vibrant startup ecosystem of the Silicon Valley. Throughout her career, she worked with some of the most innovative and dynamic companies in the tech world, crafting user-centered designs that not only solve problems but also delight users. https://www.roshamotti.com/