• Morgan Carnes (they/them)

    FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR

    Morgan has been playing clawhammer banjo for the last fifteen years and has always loved music. Recognizing a gap in musical representation, Morgan started the Women and Trans Musicians Network in hopes of getting more women and trans musicians on stages across the state and beyond.

  • Grace Hansen (she/her)

    CHAIR

    Grace Hansen studied voice and guitar performance at Gustavus Adolphus College from 1984 - 1986. She has been a vocalist, guitar player and music director for The Rude Band since 1991.

  • Niklas Peters (they/them)

    SECRETARY

    Niklas is an artist, musician, and organizer from Spearfish SD. They write songs under the name Jasper Feels.

  • Marlo Kapsa

    TREASURER

    Marlo grew up in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. After being away for 10 years she has returned to her home state. Marlo has played and toured in a number of bands throughout the US. She is excited to help increase access to making music for folks living in South Dakota and make it a more inclusive place to live and create.

  • Anna Robinson (she/they)

    Anna Robinson (she/they) is a filmmaker, songwriter, composer, and multimedia artist based in the Black Hills. Most known by her artist name - Anna Robins - Anna is passionate about supporting the creative arts in rural America and has been a strong arts advocate in South Dakota for many years.

  • Deb Lux

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