After 5 years of success and impact as the Executive Director of CCW, Betsy Bates has decided to step down to pursue new creative adventures at the end of the 2022-2023 season. CCW has grown tremendously under Betsy’s leadership. Among other things, she helped to develop a new mission and strategic plan, secure critical funding, expand the organization's work on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility, and establish a dedicated scholarship fund. Betsy also played a key role in helping ensure that chorus programming continued during COVID, providing an important outlet for the young singers of CCW during a challenging time. The Board of Directors and CCW staff are grateful for Betsy and the positive impact she has had on CCW.