Our Board

Jennifer Campbell
Marketing Director
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Jennifer Campbell has a professional background in digital media, journalism, copywriting and project management. As Marketing Director, she loves getting to spread the word about Opera Contempo's dedicated team, talented performers and inspiring events. In her free time she can be found playing sports, obsessing over her K-pop group, writing fantasy novels and trying to be cool enough to be seen with her teenage son.

Hilary Koolhoven
Secretary
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Hilary has been eager to support Opera Contempo since its infancy, and is delighted to be joining the board as Secretary. Hilary has been an active member of Utah’s singing community for several years, both as a performer and as an administrator. Hilary graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in vocal performance from Westminster College in 2014 and received a Master of Music degree from the University of Utah in 2016. Since 2017 she has been an adjunct music faculty member at Westminster College, where she has directed and assistant directed several of their Opera Studio productions. As a performer, she has worked with such companies as Utah Opera, The Ohio Light Opera, The Franco-American Vocal Academy, St. George Opera, and most recently with Opera Contempo in their production of The Combat.

Evie Marie Gilgen
Treasurer
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Accountant by day and singer by night - Evie is ecstatic to be joining the board of Opera Contempo, serving as Treasurer! Evie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Westminster College and was in the inaugural cohort for the Master of Music in Vocal Chamber Music from the University of Redlands, where she studied with former King’s Singer Chris Gabbitas. As part of this innovative new master’s degree, singers interested in pursuing careers as professional choral artists and ensemble directors took classes ranging from choral music history and literature, to non-profit organization, fundraising, and music business. As the Accounts Payable Office Specialist at Westminster College, Evie puts these administrative skills to work daily, but she is so excited for the opportunity to marry her numbers brain and creative soul, serving on the board for Opera Contempo!

Baxter McLoughlin
Technical Director
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Baxter is proud to be joining Opera Contempo as the Technical Director. He has been working in the theatrical background for many years now and has been lighting theater productions all over Utah and in many other regional productions. He is delighted to be setting up residency with such an amazing organization. He looks forward to assisting in your enjoyment of current and future performances.

Emily Hansen
Intern
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Emily Hansen is a recent graduate from the University of Utah with her Honors Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance. Emily is currently pursuing a Music Entrepreneurship Certificate at the University of Utah before applying to graduate school in the Fall of 2023. This is Emily’s first role in administrative work and she is excited to learn from Opera Contempo’s wonderful team!