Our People
Young people empowering themselves through music
AIM
Young people and teachers need learning environments geared for empowerment. So we help leaders improve cultures and systems.
AIM Management & Specialists
This core team leads on the purpose, design, delivery and impact measurement of AIM’s programs, to further the foundation’s core aims and objectives.
Board
The AIM board is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the AIM Foundation.
Advisors
AIM Advisors provide expert thought-partnership in key areas - including in music, education and impact - that help AIM further our mission.
Program Leaders
Program Leaders are executive, artistic and pedagogical experts running music for social action programs around the world.
Firebirds
Firebirds are pioneering teachers developing the art of teaching as part of AIM’s core program - the Firebird Fellowship.
Young People
Young people in music for social action programs are experts in the field who actively shape our practice.
Partners
AIM’s partners bring complementary expertise to our endeavours and are dedicated to collaborative efforts for better ecosystems and actions.
AIM Team

Fiona Cunningham - Director
I lead on AIM's direction and culture to further our collective mission. Music matters, great teaching matters - young people deserve both.
Elisa Sologni - Participation Manager
I believe together we are better. I work as a cultural consultant for the Hilti Foundation and co-founded El Sistema Greece.

Eric Booth - AIM Specialist
I bring four decades of work with artists who yearn to use their gifts and good fortune to advance possibilities to the laboratory of AIM.

Richard Mannoia - AIM Advisor
Richard weaves artistry, education, and research to create innovative and equitable teaching practices to center expression, creativity, and joy for all music learners.

Pablo Millanes - AIM Specialist
As the Global Head of Corporate Partnerships for Teach for All, I share a lifelong commitment to educational equality with the AIM team.

Jennifer Stumm - AIM Specialist
Jennifer is a violist and director of Ilumina Music, a model for artist-led advancement of diverse talent.

Emma Oliver-Trend - AIM Specialist
I am Artistic Director of Orchestras for All (UK), and am passionate about helping music teachers hone their practice to empower their students.

Aliena Haig - Head of Engagement
I create communications, content and connections to share and spread the impactful work and inspiring stories of the field across the international community.
Our Board

Christine Rhomberg - Chair
Christine is Director for Community Arts & Culture at Hilti Foundation, bringing her longstanding support for the field of music for social action to initiate AIM.

Julia Sanchez
Julia is the CEO of the Reina Sofía School of Music. Before, Julia was the COO at Teach First Spain and started her career in KPMG. She holds a Bachelor’s in Business and an MBA from Columbia Business School.

Werner Wallner
Werner is the Managing Director of the Hilti Foundation and Director for Economic Empowerment, bringing his finance and auditing expertise to AIM from roles including Senior Vice President Group Risk Management and Corporate Audit at Hilti Group.
Claudia Toni
From São Paulo, Claudia is a distinguished consultant in arts and culture and an expert in cultural policy: 'Music is part of our humanity. It needs to be done by everyone and for everyone. And for this purpose I have dedicated my work and my energy.'

Johannes Matt
Johannes is a Hilti Foundation board member, bringing legal expertise and governance guidance to AIM.