Amy is a proud parent of a GBYO alum, who is now studying flute performance at Ithaca College.  Amy is a corporate attorney with over 20 years experience practicing law and being an integral member of executive teams within organizations, most recently at a SaaS technology company. She has served on multiple non-profit boards and enjoys mentoring young professionals. She joined the Board in 2021 and is committed to supporting the organization's mission and helping lead the future growth of the organization.

Sarah’s career and endeavors have largely revolved around education. With over 20 years of experience in the digital and print education industry, she has edited and marketed textbooks and digital options for college students across the globe. Sarah is also active in an international women’s group, focusing on supporting women in education with scholarships and grants to help women succeed. Music education is an important part of her family life and she is grateful to be part of the Greater Buffalo Youth Orchestra program, with the hopes of continuing to offer these opportunities to young musicians for many years to come.

Natalie Scanio has held the position of Flute and Piccolo with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra since 2003. Natalie has performed with many orchestras across the country, including as guest piccoloist with the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra and substitute in the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. As an active recitalist and chamber musician, she has performed solo recitals across the United States and in Europe. Natalie has appeared as a soloist with orchestras in Indianapolis, Boston, and Buffalo and has been a featured flute soloist at the National Flute Association Convention. She is a sought-after clinician and teacher, and her students have gone on to attend major music conservatories and have won positions in orchestras throughout the country.

Natalie joined the GBYO Board because she knows the importance of youth orchestras in developing young musicians. She believes whether or not GBYO members decide to pursue a career in music in the future, they are all enriched by the opportunity to play thegreat masterworks at such a high level. She also brings a unique perspective as a professional musician, flute teacher, and parent of a YO member.

Natalie and her husband Marcus are proud parents of three young musicians. Arianna is a flutist in GBYO, Alex plays trumpet, and Sophie plays both flute and piano. At any given time, someone is playing music at home!

Stephan has worked for Honeywell/UOP for the past 34 years, serving as a Senior Demand Planner and Plant Controller. In addition to his professional career, he has been deeply involved in community service and nonprofit leadership. He has served as Treasurer of the Greater Buffalo Youth Orchestra (GBYO) since 2022 and Treasurer of the Clarence Band Boosters since 2010. From 2014 to 2021, he was a member of the Board of Directors and Treasurer for the Western New York Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).

Music has always played an important role in his life. Both of his children participated in the Clarence band program, and in his own early years, he was actively involved in his school’s Band, Chorus, A Cappella, and Musicals.

Franziska Macur is the Annual Fund and Grants Manager for the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, where she combines her love of storytelling with her expertise in education and fundraising. She earned a PhD in Communication and spent several years as a college professor before homeschooling her two daughters through middle school and guiding them into high school.

Franziska has also led projects for Artpark and Buffalo Arts Studio, building programs, writing grants, and strengthening community connections. She joined the GBYO board to help young musicians access the same kind of opportunities that shaped her own family’s love of the arts.

Outside of work, Franziska is a ceramic artist, writer, wife, and proud parent of two teenage daughters. She's always on the lookout for the next spark of creativity.

Jamie Shrock is a Human Resources professional with over 20 years of experience. Shrock is proud to currently serve as the Senior Director of Human Resources for Kaleida Health, the largest healthcare provider in Western New York. Before her business career, Shrock was a professional musician with a Bachelor of Music in Bassoon Performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music and attended the Oberlin College/Conservatory of Music. Shrock also is the co-founder of Druminar, a music-based program that provides corporate training, leadership development, and team-building services.  Shrock served on the boards of the Buffalo Girl Choir and the Burchfield Penney Arts Council and has also volunteered at Gerard Place.

Shrock is deeply inspired to re-engage with music and the GBYO. Her experience performing in her hometown youth orchestra in Columbus, Ohio, during high school ignited her passion for a music career. She now aspires to ignite that same sense of opportunity and inspiration in the talented young musicians of the GBYO organization.  

When she’s not at work, you can find Shrock playing the harp, traveling, or attending concerts by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra to support her husband, who is the Principal Percussionist.

Jody L. Sirianni is an experienced Global People Operations Leader and Human Resources Executive with over 20 years of broad cross-industry experience. Jody has a proven history of boosting employee engagement and enhancing talent through a strong understanding of human resources. As a skilled and energetic leader, Jody has effectively implemented modern strategies by leveraging diverse expertise in recruiting, staff development, total rewards and benefits, and employee retention best practices.

Jody’s career highlights include her current role as Senior Vice President of People & Culture at Propelis in Chicago, where she oversees all global HR operations, including payroll, HRIS, Shared Service Center, Compensation & Benefits, and Global Brand & Marketing. She also served as Vice President of Global Total Rewards and Global HR Operations at Rich Products Corporation, leading teams in all areas of compensation and benefits strategies, HRIS SuccessFactors, and HR Shared Services. Prior to this, Jody was the Vice President of Global Human Resources at Synacor, where she managed all global HR operations and served as an executive business partner to C-suite leadership. Jody has also held important roles at D’Youville College and Weinberg Campus, where she led transformative HR initiatives, improved labor relations, and developed talent management strategies. Early in her career, she held leadership roles at BlueCross BlueShield of Western NY, Bureau Veritas-CPS, HSBC Bank USA, N.A., C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc., and Delaware North Companies, Inc.

Jody holds a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Social Studies Education from the State University College at Buffalo and has completed various professional development programs, including a Micro MBA from the State University of New York at Buffalo and Human Resources Business Strategy from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Jody is also certified in Predictive Index, Big 5 Assessment, and DISC. She has also served on various boards, primarily in education. Jody continues to focus on education and being involved in local organizations where she can leverage both her education background and her human resources skills.