Administrative Staff

Courtney Millbrook, Executive Director
Courtney (Cooley) Millbrook brings several years of non-profit management and development experience to her role as Executive Director of the Lansing Symphony Orchestra. She has served on the staff of Michigan State University's Wharton Center for Performing Arts, Fredrik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, and American Cancer Society. Courtney has a BA in Sociology from The George Washington University (Washington, DC) and immediately upon graduating, spent two years in Japan teaching English as a part of the JET program. She currently resides in her hometown of Grand Ledge with her husband, Travis, son, Grady, and dog, Daisy.

Karen Dichoza, Director of Finance & Operations
Karen Dichoza is a life-long resident of Lansing. She has held legislative, administrative and executive assistant positions with various political and lobby organizations. She attended Grand Valley State University where she studied Public Relations and Hospitality Business. Karen holds a General Associate Degree with a concentration in business from Lansing Community College and is currently pursuing Bachelor degree in Accounting Information Management.

Catherine Guarino, Director of Education & Community Engagement
Catherine Guarino is entering her fourth season with the Lansing Symphony, serving previously as Bos Office & Development Manager and Director of Communications & Ticket Sales. Catherine holds a Bachelor of Music Education and a minor in English from Grand Valley State University's Honors College, where she was active with the collegiate branch of the National Association for Music Education and GVSU Opera Theatre productions. Catherine has participated in arts administration internships with Opera Grand Rapids and Glimmerglass Opera in Cooperstown, NY.  A mezzo-soprano trained in classical and musical theatre repertoire, she performs with the MSU Choral Union and the Red Hand Company of Grand Rapids and teaches voice at String Connection in Okemos. Catherine is a board member of the MSU Choral Society and a native of the Detroit suburbs.