The Music Note
Endowment Scholarship

Donna Kinsey is a dedicated Pastoral Music serving the community of St. Francis de Sales Parish in Morgantown, WV with over 50 years of experience. She has enriched the lives of students in both Catholic and public schools through various performing groups, including Handbelll Choirs, Children's Choirs, Adult Choirs, and African Drum and Dance plus many more. As a leader in the music community, she has chaired the Diocesan Music Commission for the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston,  served on boards for prestigious organizations like the American Choral Directors Association and Handbell Musicians of America. Recognized for her contributions, Donna received the Jean Singer Award and was honored as Catholic Music Educator of the Year in 2001.

Dr. Archie Diaz received his DMA in Horn Performance from the University of Alabama in 2015. While at Alabama, he also served as the Head Audio/Visual Technician for the School of Music and Assistant Stage Manager for the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra. Having performed with orchestras all across the southeast and Nebraska he has been lucky enough to meet and perform with many great musicians including Weird Al Yankovich. He has performed for numerous musicals and traveling Broadway shows including The Phantom of the Opera and is currently the Instructor of Horn at Creighton University. 

Jennifer Besong is a dedicated member of The Music Note's Handbell Ensemble and Community Choir. With a wealth of experience as a Senior Consultant for Dahlem Siberman & Associates and Strategy Partner for Highmark, she brings valuable insights to her. Beyond her professional achievements, Jennifer passionately volunteers for Light Life Missions. In her free time, she cherishes moments with her husband, children, and grandchildren.

Anna K. Gaines, MD, is a physiatrist and is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation. She received her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her residency and internship at UPMC.
Dr. Gaines’ clinical interests include stroke, spinal cord, and acquired brain injuries; amputee care management; electrodiagnostic testing; and musculoskeletal pain. She has authored articles and made presentations on physical medicine and rehabilitation topics. Dr. Gaines serves on several national formative committees and councils for the Accred­itation Council for Graduate Medical Education and is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, American Medical Association, and the Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania. 

Alicia brings a unique multi-disciplinary background that enables her to effectively counsel clients in various, including life sciences, chemical, biotechnical, mechanical, and software engineering. Before pursuing her law degree, she served as a post-doctoral research associate at the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Neuroscience, specializing in Neurobiology, Neuroanatomy, Cardiovascular Physiology, and Immunology. During her time in law school, Alicia interned for the late Judge Carol Los Mansmann at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and gained practical experience at the University of Pittsburgh Office of Technology Management. Alicia is also a proud Member of the Bar of Pennsylvania.

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