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Aryn Ford

Aryn Ford


  • Member at Large
  • Aryn Ford is a proud parent of a Shumyela choir member and has enjoyed watching her daughter grow through each choir she has participated in: Tamariki, Kikimasu and now Shumayela. She is looking forward to her next adventure in Korora when the time comes.

    Elita Grinde

    Elita Grinde


  • President
  • Elita has been an active part of Korora Choir Association since 2014.

    Heather Goetz

    Heather Goetz


  • Secretary
  • Heather joined the Korora Choir Association in 2022. She loves singing with Vacilando and she is excited for the opportunity to be more involved in this exceptional organization. Outside of choir, Heather spends her time volunteering, chasing after her three children, enjoying snuggles and walks with her dog, and reading all the books.

    Leah Vanderzyde (she/her)

    Leah Vanderzyde (she/her)


  • Member at Large
  • Leah has been an active member of Korora Choir Association since 2009, starting in Korora and now as a member of Oran. Leah is an avid volunteer within the choirs, having been a rehearsal assistant for Tamariki, Kikimasu, and Shumayela at different times throughout her years in the organization. She currently is one of the uniform managers for Oran, and plans many of the social events and gatherings for Oran. This is Leah’s second time sitting on the Board of Directors, and she is thrilled to be able to have the opportunity to support the organization she loves so dearly in a more hands-on way. When not at choir, Leah can be found doing calligraphy, drinking Diet Coke, watching Grey’s Anatomy, and being an auntie to her many nieces and nephews.

    Winston Pei

    Winston Pei


  • Past-President
  • Winston has been Korora's board president since 2014, and is now past president.  He loves filling his life with books and music.