Community Music School is pleased to announce that Nanditha Mudigonda was elected to a three-year term on the CMS Board of Directors by an unanimous vote on June 6, 2025.
Nanditha Mudigonda is Head of Enterprise Portfolio at Guardian Life Insurance, where she leads planning and governance activities for the company’s $150MM portfolio. She brings over 22 years of experience in strategic initiatives, results-driven management, and transformational thought leadership to the CMS Board.
Nanditha resides in Upper Macungie Township with her husband, Rakesh Gope, and their two daughters, Ananya and Maanya, who are both longtime CMS students. Ananya, now in college, studied violin with Linda Kistler for five years. Maanya, now a rising sophomore at Parkland High School, has been studying voice with Julia Walsh for six years. She also plays the piano and performs in numerous CMS recitals, school musicals, and community performances. In addition to her impressive professional background and dedication to her daughter’s musical pursuits, Nanditha enjoys teaching cooking classes at the Young Chefs Academy in Allentown.
Nanditha shared, “We feel fortunate to be part of CMS. I have learned the importance of providing children with resources outside of school to develop skills that they can treasure for years to come. I love CMS’s approach in ensuring that students are the central focus of everything they do. It’s been great to see the diversity in talent grow year over year. The amazing faculty and staff continually work on providing new learning and performance opportunities to our young musicians. It is my privilege to be further involved as a board member and contribute to the mission of CMS.”
Welcome, Nanditha!
PHOTO: President Michael Yeager (left) with the newest member of the Community Music School Board of Directors, Nanditha Mudigonda (right).