Alexis Drozdowski, a junior board member at the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra in New York.
In Tuesday’s (4/23) Press & Sun Bulletin (Binghamton, NY; subscription required), Connie McKinney writes, “Alexis Drozdowski of Binghamton wants to make sure that every audience member who attends a performance of the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra can hear, see and enjoy the show. ‘It’s important that everyone has equal opportunity,’ she said. ‘Accessibility is a big part of that.’ A senior at Binghamton High School, Drozdowski serves as the junior board member for the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra…. The teenager developed her passion for inclusivity and accessibility after taking a course in American Sign Language back when she was a freshman…. She brought her passion for inclusivity to the orchestra board, where she serves on the board’s community outreach and equity inclusion committee. Her work on the board impressed Julia Grella O’Connell, the orchestra’s director of education and community education. ‘Alexis’ volunteer work as a junior board member has energized the Philharmonic’s commitment to delivering high-quality music programming to all members of the Binghamton community,’ Grella O’Connell said. She helped bring the Philharmonic’s attention to the Broome County Forum Theatre’s hearing loop system, which enables audience members with hearing loss to fully participate in its programs.”
