John Fanelli Takes Over as Executive Director for International Music and Performing Arts Organization

Position: Executive Director – The Daisy Jopling Music Mentorship Foundation

As he celebrates his 30th year of success in the non-profit performing arts world, John Fanelli
is thrilled to take the helm as Executive Director of The Daisy Jopling Music Mentorship
Foundation. With a dynamic career spanning education, production, and leadership, John
brings unmatched experience, vision, and passion to this new role.

Daisy Jopling, the internationally acclaimed violinist, is renowned for her virtuosic talent,
rockstar stage energy, and unwavering commitment to uplifting communities through music. A
trailblazer who has performed in iconic venues across the globe, Daisy has dedicated her life to
mentoring young artists and creating access to world-class music education.

"It is an honor to be working with an artist like Daisy—so talented, dedicated, and truly
magnanimous," says John. "Our values and goals are beautifully aligned, and our skill sets
complement one another in such a powerful way that we will be an unstoppable force for
change and for good through arts education and production. Together, we will inspire the next
generation of artists and lovers of the arts.”

John Fanelli’s impeccable track record includes building nationally recognized programs, from
Metropolitan Educational Theatre Network (California), Times Square Group (NYC), and
the Westchester Broadway Theatre, among others. He founded Lighthouse Youth Theatre,
which thrived for 19 years, and served as National Artistic Director for Building Kidz
Worldwide, a musical theatre franchisor impacting families nationwide. His programs have
touched the lives of well over 100,000 young people.

Beyond education, John is an accomplished producer and director of professional, large-scale
productions. As a fundraiser, he has personally raised millions of dollars in support of youth
arts programming and continues to champion the power of the performing arts to transform
lives.

Quote from Daisy Jopling on hiring John Fanelli:
"John is a rare visionary with a profound heart for young people and the arts. His proven
leadership, creative brilliance, and deep commitment to service make him the perfect partner to
lead our foundation into its most impactful chapter yet. I’m beyond excited for what we will
create together."