Allison Leemann, National President
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Eta Gamma, Boston University
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Allison is a Life Member of the Eta Gamma Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma at Boston University. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy with a minor in Public Health in 2012 and a Master of Public Health degree in Global Health in 2014 from the Boston University School of Public Health. While attending school Allison participated in the Concert, Pep, and Marching Bands playing bass clarinet and alto saxophone. She served as the Boston University Marching Band Drum Major her senior year.
As a student leader Allison served in several leadership positions at the Chapter level and as the Northeast District Vice President for Special Projects (2011-2012) and District President (2012-2013). As a Life Member Allison served as Northeast District Counselor (2015-2021) and currently sits on the Curriculum Development and Assessment Committees and the Health and Safety Task Force. She was elected to the Vice President for Communication & Recognition position in 2021.
In her professional life, Allison has focused on public health and healthcare management, overseeing medical scribes in the emergency department and hospital setting. In 2020, Allison completed a professional certification in Organization Development. She is an active member of the American Public Health Association and the Organization Development Network. In her free time Allison enjoys exploring new places, seeing live music performances, going to the beach, listening to audiobooks/podcasts, and spending time with family and friends.
Kelsey Reilly, National Vice President for Membership & Expansion
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Omega, University of Arizona
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Kelsey became a member of TBS Omega at The University of Arizona in 2008, and a life member in 2010. As an undergraduate, she was active in The Pride of Arizona Marching Band, Pep Band, University Choir, and Chamber Choir. Before being appointed as the Western District Secretary/Treasurer, she was Omega’s Alumni Secretary and Sisterhood Committee Chair. As an alumna, she has served as a Chapter Adviser, a charter member of the Western District Joint Alumni Association, a Chapter Visitation Assistant, and most recently as a Southeast District Counselor.
Kelsey holds a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Special Education and Deaf Studies, while working as an office manager for a financial advising firm. In her free time, Kelsey likes to play board games, binge watch Netflix, follow college sports with her family, and reduce her carbon footprint by #GoingGreen.
Dr. LaToya Webb, National Vice President for Professional Relations
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Epsilon Sigma, Norfolk State University
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A native of Richmond, Virginia, Dr. LaToya A. Webb currently serves as Visiting Professor in Music (Bands) at Ball State University, where she conducts the Wind Ensemble and teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in conducting.
Dr. Webb’s teaching career spans a variety of educational settings in both the United States and Canada. She holds degrees from Norfolk State University, George Mason University, and Auburn University, and began her career as a band director in Richmond Public Schools and Somerset Prep Academy in Washington, D.C. Her work is often recognized for its musical depth, expressive clarity, and the passionate energy she brings to both performance and teaching.
Committed to nurturing musicianship and leadership in others, Dr. Webb remains active as a guest conductor, adjudicator, and clinician. She is currently serving as the National Vice President for Professional Relations of Tau Beta Sigma, where she works to strengthen relationships within the college band community, and is a member of the Composer Project Advisory Board for United Sound, Inc., an organization dedicated to inclusive music education.
Dr. Webb has led professional development workshops and clinics for a range of institutions, including the Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces and the New York City Department of Education. She has also presented at numerous conferences, such as NAfME, TMEA, GMEA, VMEA, FMEA, OMEA (Ontario), the College Music Society National Conference, and the Midwest Clinic.
She is a co-author of GO ON, Tell Your Story! Voices of Women Band Directors and has contributed scholarly work to Music Educators Journal, The Recorder, and Teaching Music Magazine. Her contributions have been recognized through fellowships with the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA), the National Band Association, the U.S. Army Band, and the Midwest Clinic.
Dr. Webb is a member of the National Association for Music Education, the College Band Directors National Association, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and holds honorary membership in Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity.
Monika Monk, National Vice President for Special Projects
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Epsilon Sigma, Norfolk State University
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Monika was initiated into the Epsilon Sigma chapter of Tau Beta Sigma at Norfolk State University the Spring 2011, during her junior year of undergrad. She graduated in May 2012 and became a Life member a few months later. While pursuing her Master’s degree at Virginia Tech, she was made an Honorary member of the Zeta Omicron chapter, where she eventually became an active member.
During her active years, Monika served as the Epsilon Sigma chapter Vice President of Special Projects, Historian, and was a member of the fundraising and service project committees with Zeta Omicron. On a district level, she was the 2014-2015 Northeast District Vice President of Special Projects.
Monika graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/ Information Assurance from Norfolk State University and also graduated with her Master’s in Computer Science/ Human Computer Interaction from Virginia Tech. She currently works as a Software Engineer in Northern Virginia. She also owns an all handmade crochet business, Phoenix’s Crochet and Design.
Misty Lovejoy, National Vice President for Communication & Recognition
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Alpha Xi, Bowling Green State University
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Misty Lovejoy joined Tau Beta Sigma in January of 2017 and is a Life Member of the Alpha Xi Chapter. In 2020, she graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Musical Arts, minoring in NonProfit Administration. She also received a Master of Arts in Communication Studies and a Graduate Certificate in Social & Interactive Media in 2022. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education in Leadership for Organizations at the University of Dayton.
At BGSU, Misty played the Mellophone in the Falcon Marching Band and Athletic Band. She was also a member of the French Horn section of the university bands and a member of multiple vocal ensembles. In Alpha Xi, Misty served as Parliamentarian, Historian, and the chair of several other committee positions. She has also had experience at the District-level where she previously served as NCD Secretary/Treasurer and NCD President. Misty has previously served as a Petitioning Group Advisor and is a member of multiple TBSAA and National Committees.
In her professional life, Misty works as an analyst at AML Rightsource in Northeast Ohio. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing games, and hanging out with friends.