A small group of artistic and administrative team members help make YPCC sing, and a committed and diverse group of board members make up the YPCC backbone that is crucial to our success.

STAFF

Cy (he/him) is proud to serve as the Executive Director of YPCC and be a part of the thriving arts and music scene in Cincinnati. Prior to taking on this leadership role, he spent seven years educating students in music and theatre at Butler Tech School of the Arts in Hamilton, Ohio. Cy’s professional journey began in New York City, where he accumulated nearly a decade of experience as a successful actor, producer, special events coordinator, and creative director. Having made his mark on Broadway and in Disney Productions globally, Cy has demonstrated his artistic skills as a professional actor. He is also a respected member, coach, and educator of the Barbershop Harmony Society, and sings baritone in the quartet MixTape. Furthermore, he holds certification as a judge in the Performance Category for the BHS, often collaborating with ensembles on an international level. Cy earned his BFA from Brigham Young University, specializing in Music, Dance, and Theater with an emphasis in Music Education. During his free time, he appreciates the tranquility of lakeside living with his husband, Dustin, and their two cats, Teddi and Cleo.

Dr. Matthew Moquin-Lee (he/him) is a versatile conductor, educator, and community advocate dedicated to using choral music as a means of connection and social change. He serves as the Director of Choral Activities at Xavier University, where he conducts the Xavier Concert Choir, Treble Chorus, Tenor/Bass Chorus, and teaches voice.

A passionate advocate for social justice, Moquin-Lee is deeply committed to community engagement and addressing societal inequities through music. His recent partnerships include the Ohio Innocence Project, Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition, Faith Communities Go Green, Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank, and the Queen City Street Choir. He also serves as Worship Arts Director at First Lutheran Church Cincinnati, where he integrates music and community outreach.

Originally from Mississippi, Moquin-Lee holds a Bachelor of Music in Choral Music Education from the University of North Texas, a Master of Music in Choral Conducting from Westminster Choir College, and a Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.

Moquin-Lee thrives on building artistic communities, fostering organizational growth, and creating meaningful musical experiences that inspire positive change. He lives in Westwood, Cincinnati, with his spouse Tyler and their two dogs, Luther and Benny.

Katie Personke (she/her) holds degrees in vocal music education from Ohio Wesleyan University and the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music. She has been teaching music in public schools for fifteen years in Illinois and Ohio, working with students and adults of all ages and abilities. Katie has been a member of YPCC since 2012, helping in many different capacities and is currently the Associate Choral Director, providing artistic leadership and conducting ensembles for On Call, Caroling, and the Holiday Cycle. She teaches elementary school music for Mt. Healthy City Schools and also is the music director for several local theater groups. Katie lives in Cincinnati with her partner Jonathan and their two cats, and in her free time loves to read, knit, travel, and be the best aunt ever.

Sara Gibson (she/her) is currently pursuing a master’s in arts administration and a master’s in business administration at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. A recent vocal music education graduate of the Conservatory of Music at Capital University in Columbus, she has only recently moved to Cincinnati. During her four years of intense singing overlapped with three years of choral management in the Capital University Chapel Choir, Sara has worked directly with choral giants such as Joel Thompson, Andre Thomas, and Jake Runestad. Sara had initially decided to take a semester away from choral music to adjust to the rigor of graduate school - but she clearly couldn’t stay away! When she isn’t at school, work, or “second work," Sara enjoys playing tabletop games with her friends, live music of all sorts, and theater.

Ashley is a young nonprofit development professional. In addition to her position with YPCC, she currently serves as the Development Coordinator with Girl Scouts of Western Ohio. Prior to these positions, Ashley served as the Ohio 4-H Foundation & Fiscal Assistant and a trainer and supervisor at Ohio State Calling. She was also part of the inaugural Buckeyes in your Backyard internship class with the Ohio State Alumni Association. 

Ashley's educational background is in music, as she is a classically trained oboist. She most recently received her master's degree in oboe performance from the College Conservatory of Music at University of Cincinnati (CCM).  Ashley received her undergraduate degrees in Oboe Performance and Music Education with a minor in Art Entrepreneurship from The Ohio State University. 

Jaclyn Threadgill is a multidisciplinary creative with a professional background that includes magazine design, branding, marketing, web design, illustration, and mural design. She grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico (the answer is always “green”) and went to college in Phoenix, Arizona. In 2009 Jaclyn and her husband moved to Himeji, Japan. Over the following seven years in Japan they had lots of adventures, including a baby. The three of them repatriated to Cincinnati in 2016. Jaclyn only sings in the car, but she has a passion for very loud traditional Japanese instruments. She is part of Wadaiko Gouken, a performing taiko (Japanese drum) group out of Dayton, and also studies tsugaru shamisen (a 3-stringed instrument played in a fast, percussive style with a plectrum that resembles an ice scraper).

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