Laura Wood

Laura Wood is the Executive Director of Kids in a New Groove, a nonprofit organization that provides free music lessons and mentorship to children in foster care in Texas.34 As the Executive Director, Wood is responsible for overseeing the organization's operations and guiding its mission to transform the lives of foster children through music and mentorship.7

Organization Overview

Kids in a New Groove is unique in its focus, being the only nonprofit in the United States dedicated to providing music education specifically for children in the foster care system.3 The organization offers:

• Free music lessons
• Instruments for foster children
• Mentorship programs

Laura Wood's Role

In her capacity as Executive Director, Laura Wood:

• Leads the organization's efforts to support foster children through music education
• Oversees the process of finding students and mentors for the program6
• Works with the Board of Directors to guide the organization's direction1
• Represents the organization in public forums and media appearances24

Impact and Initiatives

Under Laura Wood's leadership, Kids in a New Groove has:

• Celebrated over a decade of service, known as "a decade in the groove"5
• Organized annual events such as Foster the Music Month to raise awareness and support5
• Continued to expand its reach and impact on foster children in Texas

Laura Wood's commitment to using music as a transformative tool for children in foster care has been instrumental in the growth and success of Kids in a New Groove.