Melissa Humphries- President

Melissa Humphries is a board-certified Music Therapist and the founder of Musical Bridges Inc. She has been practicing since 2005 and has grown the her for-profit to a team of four, full time employees.

Melissa is passionate about expanding access of music therapy to all who need it, removing any financial barrier. Full bio under staff.

Wesley Williams- Vice President

Wesley Williams is a strategic sales and marketing leader with over 15 years of experience in driving business growth and transformation across various industries. As the Vice President of Sales at Social Link, he has led top-performing teams, developed innovative marketing strategies, and cultivated strong client relationships to achieve significant revenue growth.

Wesley has a strong passion for community service, demonstrated by his roles as President of the Chapman Sports Complex and President of Jefferson County Little League, where he successfully grew the league to the largest in Southern Illinois, even during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, he is currently on the Board of Directors for BEST in Brentwood, TN.  

With a background in leadership, relationship-building, and nonprofit involvement, Wesley is eager to contribute his expertise and passion to the mission of Musical Bridges.

Faith Zishiri- Secretary

Faith Zishiri originates from Zimbabwe, where she holds a degree in Personnel Management. She worked as a clerk in Civil Service for many years until resigning and opening her own business as a poultry and piggery producer. She worked direct to consumers, supplying retail outlets and business centers. In ** she sold the business and relocated to the US. She is currently the sole caregiver of her adult child with special needs, and serves a dual role on the board as secretary and parent representative.

Shawn Rachal- Treasurer

Shawn Rachal has been a practicing CPA since 2013 in public accounting, both for himself and with a CPA firm in Franklin, Tennessee.

He graduated from LSU in 1977 and was an owner in his father’s brick company in Louisiana prior to moving to Tennessee in 2007.

He is excited to support Musical Bridges and offer his expertise.

Raeya Chourasia- Junior Board

Bio coming soon.