Board Members
Bono
Martin Scorsese
Bruce Springsteen
Steven Van Zandt
Kenneth Zankel
Executive Director
Dr. Warren Zanes
Development Director
Michael-Ann Haders
Major Partners
Scholastic, Inc.
National Association for Music Education (MENC)
Biographies
Steven Van Zandt founded the Rock and Roll Forever Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3), in 2007. Van Zandt is a multi-platinum artist, producer, songwriter and entrepreneur. A founding member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, he is also an original cast member of HBO’s “The Sopranos.” Since 2002, Van Zandt has hosted “Little Steven’s Underground Garage,” an internationally syndicated radio show. In addition to his musical career, Van Zandt spent the 1980’s immersed in international politics as a fierce advocate of human rights. He has been twice honored by the United Nations for his human rights achievements and received the International Documentary Association Award for his film, “The Making of Sun City.”
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Dr. Warren Zanes – Executive Director joined The Rock and Roll Forever Foundation as executive director in early 2008. He was previously the Vice President of Education and Public Programs at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, where he rebuilt the K-12 programming, launched a new distance learning project, and served as a visiting professor at Case Western Reserve University, in addition to producing public programs featuring artists from Aretha Franklin to Jerry Lee Lewis, Grandmaster Flash, and many more. His books include Dusty In Memphis, Revolutions in Sound: Fifty Years of Warner Bros. Records, and, as editor, Runnin’ Down A Dream: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and an upcoming volume about Jimmie Rodgers. Prior to his careeer as a teacher and writer, Zanes was a member of the Del Fuegos, more recently releasing two solo recordings. As a professor he has held positions at a number of universities and remains a sought after commentator on rock and roll history.
Michael-Ann Haders - Development Director joined the Rock and Roll Forever Foundation in 2010. In this position, she is spearheading the multi-million dollar fundraising campaign dedicated to fulfilling its mission. She has over 10 years experience in event management, and political and non-profit fundraising. From 2005 to 2009, Michael-Ann was a regional finance director for Governor Ted Strickland, raising millions of dollars for the governor's winning election. Michael-Ann was also a White House Advance Associate, traveling domestically and internationally for the Office of Vice President Joseph Biden. Michael-Ann is the founder of Baskets of Hope, a non-profit organization, donating Easter Baskets to homeless and less fortunate children in Cleveland Ohio.