The Amity Trio Board of Trustees
Dr. Joseph Mace enjoys a diverse career in the arts that includes performance, arts education and non-profit fundraising. Stage work includes appearances with the Metropolitan, San Francisco and New Orleans operas as well as Off-Broadway and with regional theatres and local symphonies around the country. Joseph served as a master teaching artist with the Metropolitan Opera Guild, and as a Curriculum Consultant for Reimagining Opera for Kids and Opera Saratoga. He has taught in classrooms and in the private studio for more than decade and has worked with students ranging in age from 7 to 70. Joseph holds a Doctor of Music degree from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and a Master of Music Degree from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. He attended Tulane University for undergraduate studies in Music Performance and French. He is an active member of Actors Equity Association and the American Guild of Musical Artists.
Nick Griffith, Co-President
Nick Griffith brings his love of music, marketing skills, and operations knowledge to the Amity Trio board. Nick attended The University of New Mexico, Anderson School of Management, for both his undergraduate degree in International Management with a minor in Spanish, and for his Master of Business Administration in Marketing. Nick was born in Flint, Michigan, and raised in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Music has always brought joy to Nick, and while at Rio Rancho High School, he was elected president of the orchestra, where he learned to play the bass under the direction of the late Eric Walters. The Land of Enchantment is a special place because Nick and his partner have chosen to purchase a 140-year-old Gothic Carpentry home in the Huning Highland Historic District of East Downtown Albuquerque.
Mario Arango is a practicing attorney with a passion for music and the arts and increasing the representation of minority voices in the western classical music world. Having worked professionally as a classically trained violinist after graduating from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Mario was inspired to help creators and artists, after learning how the law impacts artisans in general. He was intent on becoming an attorney and helping creative individuals to navigate the oftentimes challenging web of intellectual property laws. Mario has represented and advises a variety of clients, including world-class musicians, composers, authors, directors, documentarians, as well as some of the world's largest companies and is excited to bring his knowledge expertise to the Amity Trio Board of Directors.
Mario Arango, Trustee
Landon Fleming is a game designer and producer with a passion for game development, specializing in the creation of mechanics, systems, and artificial behaviors. He strives to create unique and compelling gaming experiences that bring joy to players and communities within niche gaming genres. Currently, he serves as a Technical Analyst for the University of New Mexico’s College of Fine Arts, where he works to bridge the gap between educators and technology. Landon holds a Bachelor of Arts in Film & Digital Arts and a minor in Arts Leadership and Business from the University of New Mexico.
Landon Fleming, Trustee
Korean American adoptee, Casey Robards (Suh Jung Ahn) is a music director, pianist, and vocal coach whose performances regularly cross between opera, art song, chamber music, spirituals, and musical theatre. She especially enjoys making music that highlights beauty, justice and sharing untold stories and prioritizes collaborative and culturally informed practices.
In 2024-2025, Robards has conducting debuts with Kentucky Opera, Opera Columbus, Indianapolis Opera, Soo Opera, El Paso Opera and Cincinnati Opera (cover). Upcoming releases include Jack Perla/Jessica Murphy Moo’s “An American Dream” and a chamber CD with Ensemble Concept 21. A sought-after pianist, she has performed throughout the U.S., Europe, Central and South America and Asia. Recent albums include “What Dreams We Have” with Kenneth Overton and “Contemplations” with Bernhard Scully. Dr. Robards is Asst. Prof. of Lyric Theatre at the University of Illinois with prior faculty positions at Indiana University, Oberlin Conservatory and Central Michigan University.
Bobby Silva, Trustee
Bobby Silva brings a wealth of financial expertise and a deep passion for the arts to the Amity Trio Board. As a Financial Analyst for the University of New Mexico’s Office of the Provost, Bobby has served as the primary fiscal agent for the College of Fine Arts, Anderson School of Management, School of Architecture & Planning, and the Honors College since 2018. He currently focuses on developing fiscal tracking and project management systems for the University.
A former choir and ensemble vocalist, Bobby is deeply inspired by Amity’s mission of elevating underrepresented voices and their commitment to music education. He holds a BA in Psychology from Lake Forest College and a Master of Accounting from UNM. After living in Idaho, Norway, Argentina, and Illinois, he now resides in Albuquerque with his husband, Chris. When he’s not navigating fiscal systems, Bobby enjoys the challenge of needlessly complex board games, or heading off the beaten path to get lost in New Mexico’s wilderness.