How we govern and what we spend.

Johannes Larson is a drummer and young leader from Duluth, Minnesota, focused on systemic reform within the music industry. Johannes is a 2023 graduate of Georgetown University (B.A., Computer Science and American Music Culture), where he played in the jazz program and managed a local jazz club at Blues Alley. During his time at Georgetown, he founded Campfire Music Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit building a streaming platform to reform artist compensation and music discovery in the age of digital music. Johannes holds roles with the Music Policy Forum and the Union of Musicians and Allied Workers (UMAW), and has led strategic efforts for the Internet Security Research Group, D.C. Music Summit, and Twin Cities United Performers.

Davis Provost is a graduate of Grinnell College, where he earned a BA in Economics with a concentration in Statistics. Hailing from Duluth, Minnesota, he brings a strong background in financial accounting and data analysis to his role as co-founder of Campfire Music Foundation. Davis has worked with many mission-driven organizations in the past, serving on Grinnell's concert committee board and assisting in booking major artists such as Japanese Breakfast, Redveil, and Surf Curse. He enjoys a wide range of music, with some of his favorite albums being Loveless by My Bloody Valentine and Worry by Jeff Rosenstock.

Will Smyth serves as the team's graphic design coordinator. With extensive experience in typography, illustration, animation, filmmaking, and digital design, Smyth has worked at independent design studios in Minneapolis, Missoula, and Chicago. He is also Co-founder of FranticGuys, an independent film collective known for innovative ski films and street edits.

Brian Mironer has worked with the Minnesota High School Music Listening Contest as a board member and program coordinator, and with Players Health as an Associate Product Manager and Customer Success & Platform Specialist. A graduate of Lawrence University with a BA in Percussion, Mironer is a leader who exemplifies empathy, transparency, and accountability.

Katie Iverson is in her final year as an undergraduate student at the University of St. Thomas, double majoring in Accounting and Business Law & Compliance with minors in Philosophy and Sustainability. She is a member of the GHR Fellows program and the Aquinas Honors Program, a Member at Large for the Undergraduate Business Council, and served on the 2023-2024 Damus Board.

Prior to starting at St. Thomas, Katie watched her parents run a small construction business conducted mostly at the dinner table. She helped innovate the family business by expanding its recruitment and marketing processes, and grew up around conversations about tax law, mergers, and acquisitions, which strongly influenced her interest in both accounting and law.

Maizy Lawnicki is a policy professional with a Master's in Public Policy from Northeastern University, inspired by the belief that better communities are built through intentional, inclusive change. She brings an intersectional approach to problem-solving, shaped by her academic training, professional experience, and deep community involvement. Maizy currently works as a Research Associate at the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA) and has previously held roles at the National Energy and Utility Affordability Coalition (NEUAC) and the National Community Action Partnership (NCAP). In 2025, she collaborated with the Music Policy Forum, helping advance national conversations around equitable cultural policy and the future of the music ecosystem, and serves as Outreach Director for Campfire Music Foundation.

Jon Maples is a digital music product leader and writer with over 20 years of experience building fan experiences for streaming services. He co-founded Gimme Radio, an innovative community-driven internet radio platform dedicated to metal and country music fans, where he served as Chief Product Officer. Previously, he was Vice President of Product and Content at Rhapsody (now Napster) and later held a leadership role at 8tracks. He writes on Substack, exploring superfan engagement, artist sustainability, and the future of music platforms.

Michael Bracy is a veteran advocate, strategist, and entrepreneur who has spent over 25 years working at the intersection of culture, emerging technologies, and public policy. As the Founder of Music Policy Forum and Founder Emeritus of the Future of Music Coalition, he is a nationally recognized leader in bridging the gap between the music community and policymakers. His work has shaped the modern music landscape through successful advocacy for artists' rights, including direct payment of digital royalties, protecting non-commercial radio, and championing net neutrality.

Michael strategized the Music Modernization Act of 2018 and organized the Save Our Stages campaign, which spurred the formation of the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) and secured $16 billion in government relief through the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, the largest federal arts investment in American history. He is an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University, where he teaches the Music Industry Seminar and leads music policy efforts for the school.

Andrew Eklund is a digital marketing pioneer and executive advisor based in the Twin Cities. In 1995 he founded Ciceron, one of the first digital agencies in the United States, and led it for thirty years before closing it in 2025 to work directly with founders and leadership teams navigating technological change. He serves as President of TAAN Worldwide, a global network of independent marketing agencies with member companies in more than thirty countries. Andrew chairs Campfire's mentor program.

Lead Software Engineer for Hennepin County, Caleb Overly brings key technical and project support to this endeavor. Passionate about public benefit technology, with a wealth of experience in project execution and tech-based leadership, Overly is an essential member of this team. Caleb is also an original songwriter and guitarist himself, performing under the stage name Johnny Peso.

Symone Wilson is a multi-faceted artist, entrepreneur, independent label owner (FreezePop Records), and prominent regional music stakeholder based out of Minneapolis. She serves on Campfire Music Foundation's Board of Directors and her interests lie at the intersection of arts, business, and advocacy, where she is dedicated to developing thriving and sustainable music ecosystems. Symone's artist alter-ego, SYM1, is a eurodance and industrial music producer and performer using a background in alternative Internet subcultures to inspire a hyper-pop renaissance of the early 2000's rave and club scenes.

Sadie Habas is a vocalist, arts advocate, and graduate of Boston University, where she earned a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance with a Minor in Political Science. Originally from California, Sadie's artistic roots were shaped by her nine years singing with the Grammy Award-winning San Francisco Girls Chorus, an experience that instilled both artistic excellence and a commitment to collective leadership. Her work sits at the intersection of performance and policy, exploring how creativity can be used to strengthen communities and reimagine public institutions. She has contributed her skills as a freelance R&B artist and as Development Coordinator for the Boston-based chamber group Juventas New Music Ensemble. A former member of GRAMMY U, she has sat on Campfire Music Foundation's Board of Directors since July 2024.

Liam Schoenberg is a computer science student at Minnesota State University, Mankato, working toward a Bachelor of Science. He contributes to Campfire as a volunteer software developer on the platform build, and is one of the student technologists the foundation was created to bring into the music industry.

Niki Tang is a clarinetist trained at the University of Toronto Faculty of Music, where she studied toward a Bachelor of Music in Performance and performed repertoire ranging from Brahms's Clarinet Sonata in F minor to Lutoslawski's Dance Preludes. A member of GRAMMY U, the Recording Academy's community for students building careers in music, she runs internal operations at Campfire, keeping the foundation's day-to-day coordination on track.