Youth Leaders
Elise
Quick Quotes Editor Elise is a high school student who loves to play soccer and enjoys spending time with family and friends. She enjoys making people laugh and is grateful to be able to bring smiles and inspiration every week with the Quick Quotes emails.
Eric
Eric is a high school student and a MAGIC musician. “Delighting people, especially seniors with music is my passion.”
Jonathan
Quick Quotes Content Specialist Jonathan is a high school student passionate about pursuing creativity in different avenues of his life. He has been playing the piano for others since childhood and loves producing and sharing creative writing.
Matthew
Matthew is a middle school student and a MAGIC musician. “I enjoy music, and I hope to share happiness and pleasure through my music with you.”
Ryan
Ryan is a high-school student and a MAGIC musician. He has been playing the cello for over 5 years now. He has a deep passion for music and wishes to share this feeling with others.
Samuel
Samuel is a co-founder of MAGIC. “I enjoy music for its ability to convey feelings and messages, as well as the beauty of its tune. I hope that the music I play will be able to both entertain people, and also potentially give them an outlet for their thoughts.”
Shaun
Shaun, President/Founder of MAGIC, started performing and emceeing concerts for ETA in 2020. “I initiated the performance program at the beginning of COVID pandemic in 2020 when the senior citizens were the most vulnerable and being isolated during quarantine. I would like to empower the community through the healing power of MAGIC music.”
Sophie
Quick Quotes Editor Sophie is a junior from Southern California who loves to read and play tennis and violin in her free time. She’s so thankful to be an editor for Quick Quotes and hopes to make a difference in other people’s days!
Youth Leader Alumni
Becca
Becca began working for ETA as a founder of the Quick Quotes initiative in 2020. Becca and her co-founder send a motivational quote to a large audience weekly with the goal to inspire and bring positivity. “I love quotes because they often help me find motivation, inspiration, or just make me laugh. With all the positive feedback we receive for Quick Quotes, it is great to know that we are making a difference in people’s lives!”
Daphne
Daphne, a ETA MAGIC performer, has been playing violin since she was four and started participating in virtual concerts as a way to connect with others especially during hard times. “I hope you will cheer up while hearing me play!”
Katie
Katie has been participating in ETA MAGIC concerts since 2020. Katie enjoys playing the flute and piano. She has been dedicated to delivering musical performances to the senior community since she was seven.
Sophie
Sophie, an ETA MAGIC performer, enjoys reading and listening to music.
Talia
Talia began volunteering for ETA as a founder of the Quick Quotes initiative in 2020, alongside Becca. Talia loves to make the world a better place. “I love working for the Quick Quotes Program because I get to impact people’s weeks and help them start their day with a smile.”