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Ambassadors
MIB Ambassadors are accomplished professionals who recognize the role music has played in shaping how they think, learn, and lead.
Their experiences reflect a broader truth: the skills developed through music education extend far beyond the classroom, influencing how individuals collaborate, adapt, and navigate complex environments.
Through their voices, visibility, and engagement, Ambassadors help bring this connection to life and expand access to music education for the next generation.
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Skye Perry
Founder, SSP Innovations
Skye Perry is an entrepreneur and advisor who built SSP Innovations into a market-leading GIS and utility software company, scaling it from a one-person startup into a global organization. Today he advises founders and executive teams on growth, strategy, and transformation.
A lifelong musician shaped by public school music programs, he brings the discipline, collaboration, and creative thinking developed through music into how he leads, builds teams, and navigates complex challenges. He serves as a Board Member of Education Through Music-Colorado and is the Founding Ambassador of Musicianship in Business.
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James P. Slattery
Executive Account Manager, Forge Nano
James P. Slattery is a technology leader with over 25 years of experience in business development and enterprise sales, with leadership roles at Intel and Micron. He has led high-performing teams and driven growth across enterprise, AI, and hyperscale markets.
Before entering the technology sector, he was an accomplished jazz pianist and studio musician, performing and recording with artists including Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, Snoop Dogg, and Dr. Dre. He is also featured on a Grammy winning album by The Winans and several multi-platinum recordings.
He brings the discipline, collaboration, and resilience developed through music into how he leads, performs under pressure, and navigates complex environments, and serves as a Board Member of Education Through Music-Colorado.
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Shawn Hansson
CEO & Founder, Logic Integration
Shawn Hansson is the CEO and Founder of Logic Integration, a nationally recognized audio-visual and smart technology firm, with over 30 years of experience delivering complex solutions across residential and commercial environments. His leadership is defined by a focus on culture, accountability, and long-term relationships.
A lifelong musician who began on piano before moving to percussion, he brings the discipline, listening, and real-time collaboration developed through music into how he leads teams, aligns complex projects, and delivers consistent results.