Front & Center: Community Leaders of Q1
To cap off Q1 2026, we’d like to take a moment to spotlight some of the exceptional accomplishments from members of our community. In this roundup, we’ll feature LGBTQ+ professionals and allies in music and entertainment from The Orchard, Atlantic Records, Symphonic Distribution, FUGA, Roc Nation, Wasserman, Downtown, and more.
Michael Tomczak: Director, Media & Artist Relations @the_orchard_
Michael Tomczak spent the start of 2026 cementing his reputation as a PR powerhouse after establishing The Orchard’s first in-house publicity service. This quarter, he led the U.S. breakout for RAYE (including the Platinum hit "WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!") and steered the campaign for Jill Scott’s #1 comeback album. Looking ahead, Michael is diving into RAYE’s sophomore album launch and stadium tour, alongside upcoming projects for Adam Lambert.
Kyle Andrew Viti: Director, Marketing & Digital @atlanticrecords
Kyle Andrew Viti continues to dominate the digital landscape, most recently leading the strategy for the record-breaking collaboration "APT." by Bruno Mars & ROSÉ, which earned a Record of the Year Grammy nomination and surpassed 1 billion streams. Kyle is currently focused on high-profile digital campaigns for Cobrah and the return of Hilary Duff.
Douglas Cosgriff: VP, Digital Marketing @atlanticrecords
As a primary architect behind the cultural phenomenon that was Charli XCX’s BRAT campaign—which secured three Grammys—Douglas Cosgriff is a master of viral momentum. In Q1, he led the marketing for the Wuthering Heights soundtrack and is now pivoting toward a specialized theatrical and streaming strategy for A24’s The Moment.
Rose Garcia & Bella Barkow: Owner / Operator @thedinahshore
Bella Barkow has reached a career milestone by officially becoming the owner and operator of The Dinah. As the leader of the world’s largest music festival for queer women, Bella is currently focused on evolving the festival's footprint and continuing its legacy as a cornerstone of LGBTQ+ music culture.
Gui Morais: Manager, A&R and Business Development @symphonicdistro
Gui Morais has had a prolific start to the year, representing Symphonic at GRAMMY Week and serving as a guest lecturer at LIPA and the "Your Roots Are Showing" conference in Ireland. Gui has been instrumental in signing international talent like Julio Secchin and Lebeey, while managing global campaigns for Amber Run and Wande Coal. He is currently returning to his roots in music production through a new international collaborative project.
Hana Braverman: Marketing Manager, Dance & Electronic @fuga
Hana Braverman is a leading voice in the electronic space, recently featured in a Downtown op-ed regarding the evolution of EDM. Her work focuses on deep storytelling for artists, having successfully landed Times Square billboards for "high-priestess of techno" Sara Landry and breaking Brazilian DJ Zerb to global audiences. She continues to help electronic acts navigate the modern marketing landscape with a culture-first approach.
Dessi Nitti: Artist Strategist @rocnation
Dessi Nitti focused her Q1 on high-impact storytelling and fan engagement, leading successful campaigns for Myaap, Polo Perks, and Kelly Moonstone. Dessi’s upcoming work centers on the intersection of music and fashion, seeking to expand the cultural footprint of her roster through innovative lifestyle collaborations.
Gabriela Gironas: Sr. Director, Creator Strategy @wasserman
A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Gabriela Gironas is operating at peak impact, leading creator strategy for global giants like Google Play and Samsung. Beyond their role at Wasserman, Gabriela was selected as a 2026 Obama Foundation USA Leader and serves as a Governor for The Recording Academy's LA Chapter. Through their consultancy, @coolshitcoolpeople, they continue to mentor underrepresented talent.
Nico Delle Femine: AVS Manager, Conflicts @downtownmusic
Nico Delle Femine reached a significant professional milestone this quarter with a promotion to AVS Manager at Downtown. In this new leadership capacity, Nico oversees a specialized team focused on conflicts, ensuring operational excellence across the company's vast music rights portfolio.
Cheers to an even better Q2!
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