Alicia began a career in HR in Colorado in the transportation industry. She was immediately hooked on HR and moved to CA to attend SJSU and obtain a master’s in industrial/organizational psychology. While working for a company in Silicon Valley, Alicia ran a nationwide training certification program. After returning "home" to San Diego, Alicia worked for an EAP for several years as a HR and Critical Incident consultant for clients and then moved into social work as the Director of Organizational Development with 211 San Diego. In 2016, Alicia started working with the San Diego Symphony, and in 2024, with the San Francisco Symphony. For one year in between the two orchestras, Alicia ran the HR department for a local charter school organization. One of Alicia's favorite roles in that position was that of Lead Negotiator, bargaining the first contract with the Teachers Union, for non-certified staff.

Stephen Salts
Director of Learning & Youth Programs
San Diego Symphony

Stephen Salts is the Director of Learning & Youth Programs at San Diego Symphony where he oversees the orchestra’s dynamic programming for youth and families, including two concert series for families, a robust elementary school program, school and community open rehearsals, masterclasses, and more. He came to San Diego in 2023 from Los Angeles where he was the Senior Production Manager of the Grammy Award winning Los Angeles Master Chorale at Walt Disney Concert Hall. As a passionate advocate for youth music education, Stephen also served as the founding director of the Cathedral Choral Academy at St. John's Episcopal Cathedral in the West Adams neighborhood of LA. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree at Florida State University, and a Master of Music degree in choral conducting from the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music at California State University, Long Beach. He earned a second Master of Music degree at Royal Holloway, University of London, where he was honored to be a Fulbright Scholar for researched focused on the renowned tradition of British choral training.

In June 2025, Anne-Marie completed her three-year term as Chair of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Board which she joined in 2018. She was appointed in March 2025 to serve as co-chair of the New Music USA Board. She joined the Ojai Music Festival Board of Governors in 2021. She retired from UCLA following a 30-year career in the management of significant campus construction projects. Since retirement she has served in volunteer leadership positions with several UCLA affiliated support groups including as board member for the Center for the Art of Performance (2013-20) and as President of Women and Philanthropy (2018-20) and Gold Shield Alumnae (2020-26). She also served for 11 years in various leadership capacities on the board of the Santa Monica/Westside YWCA.