Why I Love JME Blog

Yesterday was a day devoted to love and we decided it was fitting to start this blog.



My name is Aisha Winfield and I am the founder of this very special organization called Jr. Music Executive (JME). The organization started in 2004 with workshops to teach high school students about career options in the music business, but over the last 5 years it has grown to be so much more. We inspire, we encourage, we support, we provide creative expression and confidence, but most important of all… we listen. I’ve had the opportunity to hear the hopes, thoughts, fears, and dreams of hundreds of young people and now Jr. Music Executive is ready to expand to the next level for them.



Short-term Goal: To increase our capacity to serve more students in a meaningful way by securing office space, offering additional internship opportunities, providing our program to youth in more area high schools, and distributing printed copies of The Biz Exclusives magazine.



Long-term Goal: To provide programs nationally throughout public and private schools, youth groups, and faith-based organizations. We have created an exciting program that combats truancy, violence, increasing high school drop out rates, and the misconception that school is not important.



We made it to this point with the support of our dedicated board of directors, volunteers, mentors, friends, and hard working students. On Wednesday, March 17th we will celebrate and showcase our achievements at the Diamonds In The Rough Fundraiser & Awards.






Wednesday, March 17, 2010

6:00pm – 9:00pm

Tickets $75.00

Hyatt Regency at Penn’s Landing

201 South Columbus Boulevard

Philadelphia, PA



2010 Honorees:

Marc Byers (Executive Award)

Adam Blackstone (Creative Award)



2010 Diamond In The Rough Honorees:

Ashley Coleman

Samantha Roberson

Terence Oliver



For the next 30 days until Diamonds In The Rough, this blog will share photos, audio clips, and video clips of why me and so many others love this incredible organization. Stay tuned because there will be contests and exciting announcements each week. Connect with us on facebook , twitter , myspace , youtube , and T7live .