National Advocacy Committee

Dani Deahl has been an advocate for equality in music for over a decade. Her music has been released on the industry’s top labels, from Dim Mak to Monstercat to Armada and Flamingo, and has charted everywhere from Billboard to Beatport. She was Editor-at-Large for DJ Mag for two years, is currently heading up music tech coverage for The Verge and has done a TEDx talk on gender imbalance in dance music titled "Women, STEM & EDM." Dani is the subject of a forthcoming documentary series in partnership with Roland that focuses on strong women in leadership roles within the dance music community, and splits her time between DJing, The Verge, and mentorship for young women in music.

Taylor Hanson is a multi-GRAMMY nominated singer, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur, and an Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame inductee, from Tulsa OK. He has worked in the music industry for over 30 years, and sold more than sixteen million albums as a member of the pop-rock trio HANSON. He has also been a member of acclaimed power pop band Tinted Windows along with members, James Iha (Smashing Pumpkins, A Perfect Circle), Bun E Carlos (Cheap Trick) and the late Adam Schlesinger (Fountains of Wayne). He is the co-founder of 3CG Records, Hanson Brothers Beer Company and The Hop Jam Festival. His advocacy and activism has included support for music and arts education in US schools, combating HIV/AIDS and extreme poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa, and international human rights. In 2014, Taylor founded Food On The Move, a non-profit focused on hunger, food security and working to end food deserts, in his home state, Oklahoma..

Dr. Chelsey Green serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Recording Academy®. In this role, she sits on the Audit/Finance Committee, Executive Committee, Membership Committee, and Planning/Governance Committee; and provides assistance as requested by the Chair. Since 2020, Dr. Green has served as an At-Large Trustee, serving on the Academy’s Executive Committee, as Co-Chair of the National Awards and Nominations (A&N) Committee, and as the A&N Liaison to the National Membership Committee and the Planning & Governance Committee. As Co-Chair of A&N, she chaired several task forces year-round which resulted in multiple landmark proposals. Described as "passionate, electrifying, and innovative," Billboard-charting international recording artist Chelsey Green breaks down stereotypes of traditional violin and viola playing. A native of Houston, Texas, Dr. Chelsey Green is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, entrepreneur and educator that combines classical and contemporary to make music uniquely her own. Chelsey Green and The Green Project have released five studio projects, debuted on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart (Top 30), appeared in the Top 5 albums of iTunes Jazz chart and actively perform concerts, music festivals and educational workshops around the world. Chelsey Green and The Green Project have been honored to perform shows throughout the United States, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Japan, Haiti and more including the Capital Jazz Festival, The John F. Kennedy Center, Port-Au-Prince International Jazz Festival, Bahrain Spring of Culture Festival, Kuwait National Opera House and more. The Green Project has also had featured ensemble debuts with the National Symphony Orchestra, The United States Air Force Band, the Prince Georges Philharmonic and more! A few solo performance highlights include the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards with Lizzo, Songs In The Key Of Life Tour (D.C.) with Stevie Wonder, Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival with jazz violinist Regina Carter, a Library of Congress commission premier with jazz icon Charles Lloyd, NPR Tiny Desk tapings with Maimouna Youssef and Wu-Tang Clan, the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival with Terri Lyne Carrington, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival with Yo Yo Ma, serving as concertmaster of the Soulful Symphony feat. DNice and even a nationally syndicated Walmart commercial produced by BET Networks appearing alongside Kirk Franklin and Estelle. Aside from her own compositions, Green has written string arrangements and recorded for multiple artists including Crystal Waters, Phonte Coleman, Maimouna "Mumu Fresh" Youssef, Carolyn Malachi, Maysa Leak, Jamar Jones and more. Dr. Green completed her Doctorate of Musical Arts (D.M.A) degree in 2017 at the University of Maryland College Park and was appointed Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music in August of that same year. Committed to music education, youth arts access and arts advocacy, Dr. Green is also a member of the Program Council of NewMusicUSA and The Society, Inc. Learn more at www.chelseygreen.com.

Sean Patrick Flahaven is a multiple GRAMMY® and Tony Award-winning producer, arranger, conductor, and music executive with 30 years’ experience in recording, music publishing, and theatre. He has been a producer on dozens of albums, 16 of which were nominated for GRAMMYS®, including winners Some Like It Hot (2023), Into the Woods featuring Sara Bareilles (2022), and Diamond-certified Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda (2016). He has won Tony Awards as a co-producer of the long-running Best Musical, Hadestown (2019); Best Musical Revival, Company (2022), and Best Play, Stereophonic (2024). Sean had the privilege of working with legendary composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim for 25 years. He is Chief Theatricals Executive of Concord, the fifth largest music company in the world and the largest theatrical agency in the world, representing thousands of classic and contemporary musicals and plays for publishing, recording, and stage and film production. Previously, Sean was Senior Vice President of Theatre & Catalog Development for Warner Chappell Music, the global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group, where he signed 40 major songwriters and hundreds of catalogs. Sean serves on the Recording Academy’s NY Chapter Board and is co-chair of its Musical Theater Task Force. Prior board service includes and the Music Publishers Association (president), the ASCAP Symphonic & Concert Committee, the Dramatists Guild’s music and copyright advocacy committees (chair), and the Tony Awards nomination committee. Other honors include the Variety500 (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024), the Dramatists Guild Foundation’s inaugural Alan Jay Lerner Award, the NYU Tisch Outstanding Alumni Award, and the Boston College Arts Alumni Award. Education: Boston College, NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Brooklyn College, Harvard University. He taught theatre and music business at NYU for 23 years.

Divinity Roxx stands out as a transformative and inspiring figure in the music industry, known for her extraordinary bass playing and dynamic artistry. Her illustrious career includes touring with 5-time Grammy award-winning bassist Victor Wooten, and serving as the bassist and Musical Director for Beyoncé, where she captivated global audiences and helped to elevate the profile of female touring musicians. As the house bass player the Black Girls Rock! Divinity played with artists such as Gladys Knight, Erykah Badu, Ledisi, and Patti Labelle. Her solo work and family-centric albums have earned two Grammy nominations, highlighting her versatility and innovation, and weaving her unique musicality across diverse sounds and styles. Her compositions have been adapted into children’s books by Scholastic and featured on television and in the theater. From writing a new work for the Peter Rabbit franchise to co-writing, producing, and performing the theme song for the PBS Kids’ show, Lyla in the Loop, Divinity continues to showcase her creative synergy across disciplines. She has performed on countless stages and appeared on numerous television shows, including The Grammy's, SNL, Good Morning America, and more, with personal highlights including a special performance at The Whitehouse with President Barack Obama and an invitation to perform at The historic Whitehouse Easter Egg Roll during the Biden Administration. Her voice-over work includes commercials for Progressive, White Castle, Excedrin, and a leading role as Leetah, in the ‘Elfquest’ audio movie, and she made her debut as a playwright and actor in the world premiere of her one-woman show, ‘Starchild’ at Crossroads Theater in New Brunswick, New Jersey in 2023. As a fervent advocate for musicians' rights, Divinity pushes for inclusion and equality in the industry, mentoring emerging talents and fostering an environment where diverse voices thrive. Divinity's genre-spanning sound combines elements of funk, hip-hop, and rock, breaking conventional barriers that inspire musicians worldwide.

Since his major-label debut in 2008, Matt Maher has become a staple in the artistic and songwriting community. A nine-time-GRAMMY® nominee and six-time-GMA Dove Award® winner, he has garnered multiple radio successes, writing and recording songs such as his Top 5 CCLI song “Lord, I Need You” and the chart-topping radio singles “Because He Lives (Amen)” and “Alive & Breathing.” Along with other hits such as “Hold Us Together,” “Christ Is Risen,” “All The People Said Amen,” and “Your Grace Is Enough,” Maher has written or co-written six No. 1 radio singles. Penning numerous songs recorded by Crowder, Hillsong, Casting Crowns, Chris Tomlin, We Are Messengers, Chris Renzema, Mack Brock, Brandon Lake and Passion, he’s had multiple titles on the CCLI chart’s Top 500 list. With consumption of more than 11 million to date, Maher was awarded RIAA Platinum® certification for “Lord, I Need You” and RIAA Gold® certification for “Hold Us Together,” “All The People Said Amen,” and “Because He Lives (Amen)”. He’s released thirteen studio albums, including his 2017 GRAMMY-nominated album Echoes, and his Christmas album and children’s book, both titled The Advent of Christmas. Maher, an official Steinway Artist, has been headlining his own tours and performing at major Catholic and Evangelical events since 2004, including multiple World Youth Day festivals, including most recently in July 0f 2025 at the Jubilee for Youth in Rome. He has also participated in the industry’s biggest tours and festivals, such as Worship Night In America with Chris Tomlin, Compassion Live’s The Road Show and Tobymac’s Hits Deep. Maher has also toured with MercyMe, Chris Tomlin, and Casting Crowns.

Hailed for her “powerhouse vocals” by People Magazine, singer-songwriter Maggie Rose recently released her widely acclaimed album No One Gets Out Alive. Nominated for a GRAMMY Award for Best Americana Album, Rolling Stone named it one of the best albums of 2024, calling it “dazzling” and “cathartic.” Billboard added that it’s “superb” and American Songwriter said it’s “moving” and “triumphant.” With memorable TV performances on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, CBS Saturday Morning and NBC’s Today, Maggie continues to grow her ever-expanding fanbase. She was recently nominated for Emerging Act the Year for the 2025 Americana Music Association’s Honors and Awards ceremony. Maggie successfully straddles the worlds of pop, rock, soul, Americana and folk, unencumbered by genre specifics. A respected fixture of the Nashville community, Maggie has played the iconic Grand Ole Opry over 100 times and is a newly elected Trustee of the Recording Academy. She has performed at marquee festivals including Austin City Limits, Bonnaroo, and Newport Folk Fest. A true road warrior, she has shared the stage with the likes of Chris Stapleton, Kelly Clarkson, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Eric Church, Melissa Etheridge, and Dave Matthews Band. Rose also hosts her own podcast, Salute The Songbird, and recently announced a new Season 4, which is taped in front of a live audience. On the series Maggie engages in candid conversations with her female musical heroes on an array of topics with icons such as Heart’s Nancy Wilson, Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale, Martina McBride, Yola, Molly Tuttle, Allison Russell, Ashley McBryde and more.

Harvey Mason jr. is the CEO of the Recording Academy® as well as a songwriter, music and movie producer, and founder of Harvey Mason Media.

Under his leadership, the Academy has undergone significant transformations, including diversifying its membership, making the GRAMMY Awards® more transparent and inclusive, and expanding its role as a service organization for music creators. Mason has also played a key role in restructuring the organization for global growth. As CEO, he collaborates closely with the Academy's Board of Trustees and senior management team, as well as serving as CEO of MusiCares® and being involved with various music-related boards and foundations. During his tenure, Mason achieved notable milestones, such as establishing the Songwriters & Composers Wing and the Black Music Collective, hiring the Academy's first Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, advocating for creator’s rights in Washington, D.C., and overseeing MusiCares COVID-19 Relief's distribution of over $30 million to music creators.

In his creative endeavors, Mason has penned and produced songs for industry legends and today's biggest superstars. Everyone from Whitney Houston to Beyoncé, Elton John to Justin Timberlake, Aretha Franklin to Ariana Grande, Britney Spears to Mariah Carey, Luther Vandross to Justin Bieber, and Michael Jackson to Chris Brown have called on Mason to deliver uniquely musical hit records. Simultaneously, Mason has been instrumental in producing memorable music for many of the biggest musical films and TV events from the past decade. His work in films includes Bob Marley: One Love, Dreamgirls, the Pitch Perfect franchise, Respect, Shrek, SING, SING 2, Sparkle, and Straight Outta Compton. TV shows including "The Wiz Live!" and "Jesus Christ Superstar Live In Concert" also counted on Mason's musical talent and taste.

Mason is also recognized for his philanthropic efforts, having received the Spirit of Excellence Award from the T.J. Martell Foundation and being involved with the Ronald McDonald House, the American Cancer Society, and Los Angeles Children's Hospital.

Todd Dupler serves as Chief Advocacy & Public Policy Officer of the Recording Academy® where he oversees the Advocacy division focused on championing creators’ rights and elevating important policy issues that stand to affect the music community. He’s also responsible for orchestrating cross-departmental efforts to advance the overall advocacy goals of the Recording Academy and coordinating state and local advocacy with the Academy’s 12 regional Chapters.
Dupler previously served as the VP of Advocacy & Public Policy and Acting Chief Advocacy & Public Policy Officer for the Recording Academy since December 2021, leading the Academy’s team in Washington, D.C., and coordinating all the Academy’s advocacy and government affairs efforts. Dupler was instrumental in expanding the Academy’s state and local advocacy work, resulting in new pro-music laws in multiple states, including California’s landmark Decriminalizing Artistic Expression Act. He also relaunched and reinvigorated the Academy’s signature advocacy programs, GRAMMYs on the Hill and District Advocate. Under his leadership, these initiatives supported the passage of the PEACE Through Music Diplomacy Act, which was signed into law at the end of 2022. Joining the Academy in 2012, Dupler has helped secure legislative achievements such as the Music Modernization Act and the Better Online Tickets Sales Act, and launched the GRAMMY® Fund for Music Creators, the Academy’s political action committee.

Dupler has over 25 years of experience in Washington, D.C., and extensive knowledge of Capitol Hill and the legislative process. Prior to joining the Academy, he served on the legislative staffs of two members of Congress and a United States senator, including serving as the legislative director to the chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet. In this role, Dupler helped facilitate negotiations to reform copyright law, and was a liaison to stakeholders in the creative industries. In addition, he was also a presidential appointee at the U.S. Department of Labor and has experience in state government.

Dupler is a member of the State Bar of Texas and serves on the board of the Copyright Alliance. He also previously served on the board of the Texas State Society of Washington, D.C.

He holds a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and bachelor of arts degree in history and political science from Baylor University.