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| President Ernesto Contenti Vice President Germán E. Matos PR/Media & Acting Executive Director Michele Rothert |
Secretary Barbara Zimmerly Treasurer Irene Zúñiga de Matos Librarian Craig Jansen |
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Acting Music Choir Director |
Altos |
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Born in the United States on September 15, Ceinwen has been living in Pittsburgh since 1969. She holds a Bachelor from Stanford University, majoring in Russian, and a Master in Education from Harvard University. Currently, Ceinwen works as Instructor of English as a Second Language at Connelley Technical Institute. During her free time, she loves singing, traveling, playing flute, folk music and languages. In fact, she can speak 8 languages.
Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. With deep roots in the Irish American community, Denise was exposed to her own ethnic origins at an early age, creating an appreciation for Irish culture as well as the backgrounds and cultures of Pittsburgh's diverse population. Her Alma Mater is the University of Pittsburgh. She shared the following with us: "Being invited to join Coro Latinoamericano is an amazing opportunity that will allow me to learn from people who are joyous, warm and professionally generous. Although my life's work has been varied, it has been linked by the common thread of service. I thrive on experiences that promote growth and self awareness. I love the sheer brilliance of life on this planet and am humbled constantly by the beauty of nature. My passions are anything that protect and preserve the earth and her fragile ecosystems. Favorite pastimes include reading, swimming, creative arts and spending time outdoors."
Born in Venezuela on September 13, Maury has been in Pittsburgh since 1981. She holds a Master Degree in Education from the University of Pittsburgh and currently is a candidate for a Ph.D. from the same institution. Maury works as a Spanish teacher. On her spare time, she enjoys singing, dancing, traveling and reading. Maury is a founding member of El Coro.
A year in Mexico as a Rotary exchange student opened the wonderful world of Latino culture. An oncology nurse in the daytime, Barbara studies Spanish, dances tango with her husband, Francis, and tries hard to sing those latin rhythms.
Biography coming soon.
Biography coming soon.
Born in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, Jesús has been living in Pittsburgh since January 2003. He earned a Bachelor
degree in Psychology and Philosophy from the Bolivian Catholic University in Cochabamba, Bolivia, and a Master in Theology from “Espíritu Santo” Seminary in La Paz,
Bolivia. Jesús is an artist painting in oil. He loves beaches, singing and dancing.
David Livingston has been singing in choruses and choirs since his boy soprano days. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, of a Scottish father and a Norwegian mother and educated at Datmouth College and Columbia University. His first visit to Pittsburgh was in 1957 during a tour with his college glee club. After finishing his studies, he taught English at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. In 1966, he moved to Pittsburgh and taught at Carnegie Mellon University and Penn State. He sang for many years with the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh as is currently a member of the Eastminster Presbyterian Church Choir. In addition to music, he enjoys movies, theater, swimming and hiking. Recently he has discovered the excitement of travel south of the border. 
Biography coming soon.
Phoebe was born in Sacramento, California, but grew up in Lares, Puerto Rico. She has a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez, and a Master's from the University of Pittsburgh in Sustainability and Green Design. Currently, Phoebe works for GAI Consultants. Phoebe has always enjoyed singing and acting, and loves being part of El Coro.
Biography coming soon.
A lifelong resident of Pittsburgh, Michele joined Coro in 2000. She is owner of the public relations business Esteta Communications and her favorite social activity is to “sing in Spanish with fellow Coristas and friends.” Michele holds a B.A. degree in English Writing (Public Relations concentration) from the University of Pittsburgh and has worked extensively in the field. She is proud to have received a COROLA award for community service.
Born in Perú on February 5th, Irene has lived in Pittsburgh since the 1980's. She has a degree in Medical Social Work from México and a Master in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. Currently she works as PA Department of Health Inspector for Nursing Homes. Irene's passions include Latin American music, embroidering, sewing, photography, masks collection from Perú and decoration. She is also known as founding member of local Latin-American organizations in Pittsburgh like: Latin American Cultural Union serving also as garments coordinator; "Estampas Peruanas", a dancing group from Perú; and El Coro Latinoamericano, serving as social events coordinator.
Biography coming soon.
Craig is originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, and later moved from Akron, Ohio, to Pittsburgh with his family in 1999. He holds a bachelor in Chemistry, and a Master of Business Administration, and is currently studying Spanish at the Community College of Allegheny County. On the job, Craig provides technical service for Bayer Products in the adhesives industry. In his spare time, Craig enjoys playing tennis. 
Born in Perú on December 26th, Germán has been living in Pittsburgh since the 1980's. With graduate studies in Cultural Anthropology and Latin-American Literature; he is a faculty member in the Department of Humanities teaching Language and Latin-American Culture at Point Park University. His interests include Latin-American music, popular culture and Latinos in the USA. Germán is also recognized as founding member of the Latin American Cultural Union and El Coro Latinoamericano.
Gabriel was born in Dominican Republic on July 26, 1982 but his family moved to Puerto Rico when he was three years old. He grew up in Guayama, PR along with his three brothers. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico and a Masters Degree in Structural Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. Currently, Gabriel works as a Structural Design Engineer for Westinghouse Electric Company. Gabriel enjoys all kinds of water activities, going out with friends, listening to music and, of course, singing with El Coro.
