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Miami Music Project’s board expansion aims to elevate diverse community perspectives and strengthen its impact on underserved youth.Aventura TodayMiami Music Project, a nonprofit that uses music education to empower underserved youth, has expanded its board of trustees by adding two new members: Olga Hurtado, a parent of longtime student musicians, and Michael Hoyos, a seasoned business strategist with a background in social impact. The additions aim to deepen the organization’s community ties and elevate diverse perspectives in its highest decision-making body.
Why it matters
Miami Music Project’s move to include community representatives on its board reflects a growing trend among nonprofits to make their leadership more reflective of the populations they serve. By bringing in a parent voice and an experienced business leader committed to social change, the organization is positioning itself to better understand the needs of families, strengthen accountability, and drive greater impact through its music education programs.
The details
Olga Hurtado, a Colombian-born entrepreneur and accounting professional, will serve as the parent representative on Miami Music Project’s board. Hurtado is the founder and CEO of NeatBooks LLC and has seen firsthand the transformative power of the nonprofit’s work through her daughters’ participation in its violin program. Michael Hoyos, co-founder of the private investment firm Faraday Special Investments, joins the board through a matching initiative led by The Miami Foundation. Hoyos, who grew up in the communities served by Miami Music Project, brings expertise in strategic planning, governance, and organizational growth to support the nonprofit’s mission of using music education to drive social change.
- Miami Music Project announced the new board members on April 6, 2026.
- Olga Hurtado and Michael Hoyos will begin their board terms immediately.
The players
Miami Music Project
A nonprofit organization that uses music education to empower underserved youth in Miami, impacting over 33,000 students since 2008.
Olga Hurtado
A Miami-based entrepreneur, accounting professional, and founder/CEO of NeatBooks LLC. She is also the parent of two longtime Miami Music Project violin students.
Michael Hoyos
A seasoned business strategist and co-founder of Faraday Special Investments, a private investment firm focused on funding innovative solutions to core human challenges. He also founded Overview Labs, where he collaborates with startups, nonprofits, and academic institutions to advance innovation in mental healthcare.
What they’re saying
“As a parent, I have seen firsthand how the Miami Music Project transforms children’s lives through music, discipline, and community. This organization gave my daughters a sense of belonging and purpose, and I am honored to give back by helping strengthen parent involvement, because when families are engaged, the impact of the program goes far beyond music.”
— Olga Hurtado, Parent Representative, Miami Music Project Board of Trustees
“I grew up in the communities that Miami Music Project serves and saw firsthand how arts and music education were often less visible, less prioritized, or simply crowded out by more immediate needs. Miami Music Project fills that gap by providing free, high-quality music education while building confidence, discipline, and creative thinking skills that serve students throughout their lives. I’m honored to support that work as a Trustee and to help ensure access and opportunity aren’t limited by circumstance.”
— Michael Hoyos, Trustee, Miami Music Project Board of Trustees
What’s next
Miami Music Project plans to leverage the expertise and community connections of its new board members to deepen its impact and expand access to its programs in underserved neighborhoods across Miami.
The takeaway
By elevating diverse voices, including those of parents and community leaders, Miami Music Project is demonstrating a commitment to true community-driven change through the power of music education. This model serves as an example for other nonprofits seeking to strengthen their ties to the populations they aim to serve.