The Council of State Executives provides state executives in the 52 NAfME federated associations with the opportunity to exchange ideas, review programs, learn about issues associated with legal and regulatory requirements for nonprofits, and coordinate activities with each other and NAfME.  The Council helps identify association best practices while representing the interests of music, music educators, and our family of associations.

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Susan Heiserman


Susan Heiserman is a musician with over 18 years of experience as an arts nonprofit professional. After attending public schools and actively participating in choirs and piano lessons as a…

Council Members

Susan Heiserman (2026-2028), Chair
Executive Director
North Carolina Music Educators Association
Raleigh, North Carolina
Neil Swapp (2026-2028), Past Chair
Executive Director
New Mexico Music Educators Association, Executive Director, Western New Mexico University, Adjunct Professor
Silver City, New Mexico
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