In this episode, Jeremy and Jennifer sit down with Rebecca Compton-Allen where she shares her leadership story from being a soft spoken woman, and how she is giving back to the Vanguard community, being a transformative leader and teaching classes on leadership. 

Rebecca comes to Vanguard from Shadow Drum & Bugle Corps where she held the position of front ensemble technician, front ensemble coordinator, assistant director, Corps Director, and Executive Director during her 8 year tenure. Rebecca has also taught and directed various music ensembles in Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, and California for the past 17 years. Her performing experience includes Minnesota Brass Drum & Bugle Corps, the Minnesota Vikings Skol Line, the Sioux Falls Symphony Orchestra, and the University of Wisconsin Madison Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, and Symphony Orchestra. Rebecca holds a Bachelor’s degree in child psychology from the University of Minnesota and has a professional background in behavioral therapy specializing in the area of Autism spectrum disorders. Most recently, Rebecca held the position of Director of Mobilization at the Nehemiah Center for Urban Leadership Development, leading efforts to connect marginalized people to community resources and bring positive change to Madison, WI