dm4d’s mission
Dance Music for Democracy (DM4D) is a 501(c)(3) non-partisan, not-for-profit organization that brings together advocates, creators, lovers, and warriors of all ages, races, genders, sexualities, and religions for the benefit of defending our right to be seen and heard.
We bring dance music to the people in order to bring the people to the polls, addressing the issue of low voter registration and turnout by conducting voter registration drives at dance music events, while producing our own one-of-a-kind, live dance music events marrying some of today’s best acts with voter education efforts.
Through grassroots fundraising and a generous donor base, we support every individual’s right to choose their future for themselves, dancing their way into participating in one of the most revolutionary systems of government in the world: the “power of the people” (democracy, of course).
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
GREG H. SIMS
PRESIDENT
Greg H. Sims is a long-time independent film producer, financier, and distributor. He has a history of providing early opportunities for some of the industry's top names, including George Clooney, Amanda Peet, Michael Vartan, Tom Sandoval, and cinematographer John Schwartzman. Greg has also long been active in the electronic music scene, having worked closely with luminaries like Armin van Buuren, Paul Oakenfold, and Gareth Emery.
Greg's favorite DJs include those three, as well as Martin Garrix, Danny Avila, Odesza, Diplo, Rezz, Danny Stubbs, and of course Kristina Sky.
NICK MAYBERRY
TREASURER & SECRETARY
Nick Mayberry is a financial executive in the film industry. Previously, he was a business management and affairs consultant for media and technology companies and has over a decade of experience in venture capital investing, strategic consulting, and TMT investment banking. Past clients include Adobe, Comcast, Credit Karma, and Google. He holds a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and is a citizen of the U.S.A., E.U., and New Zealand.
Nick’s favorite DJs include Aluna, D.O.D, Sonny Fodera, Tensnake, and The Blessed Madonna.
ROGER ROSE
member of the board
Roger is part of the legendary Rose family of broadcasters, that includes his father Hilly Rose, and brother Judd Rose. He is also an actor, known for such films as Ski Patrol and for voice work in animated films and television series such as Happy Feet, Rugrats, Scooby-Doo, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, and Quack Pack. He voices on-air promos for most Major Television networks. Roger has narrated documentaries for Animal Planet, (Discovery) and (National Geographic) and also announced the 2011 Emmy Awards. He can be heard on WLS-TV in Chicago, WLNY in New York City, and KGO-TV in the San Francisco Bay Area.
ART CISNEROS
member of the board
For the past 20+ years, Art has worked as a tour manager with such artists as: Neil Diamond, Barry Manilow, Ann-Margret, Barbara Streisand, Jane’s Addiction, Luis Miguel, K.D. lang, Colbie Caillat, Adam Lambert, David Cook, David Lee Roth (Van Halen) and The Go-Go’s. Most recently Art has been personal manager of The Go-Go’s and the Co-Executive Producer of the Critics Choice Award-winning Documentary: “The Go-Go’s”.
Art’s favorite DJs include: Alesso, David Guetta, Tiësto, Avicii, Calvin Harris, and Zedd.
BRETT LEITNER
member of the board
Brett Leitner is a distinguished media executive with a career spanning over two decades in the entertainment industry. He was previously a sales executive at New Line Cinema, producing the independent thriller The Road from Erebus, and a distribution executive at HBO, where he leveraged emerging technologies to expand market reach. He is currently the Head of Distribution at Music Choice, driving innovation and strategic partnerships in the evolving media landscape.
