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  • About
    • Mission and Values
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    • Advisory Council
    • Careers
    • Testimonials
    • Our Teaching Artists
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    • Camps
    • Summer Day Camps
    • Summer Sleepaway Camps
    • Adult Retreats & Camps
    • Youth ArtBeat Out of School Time Programs
    • Ukes on the Move
    • Arts Alive!
    • Community Dance
    • Community Sing
    • Brookletts Place
    • EnVision: Environmental Education
    • Healthy Families | Healthy Communities
    • Artists for Social Change
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Daily Antidote of Song Staff

Jo Rasi, Program Director

Takoma Park, MD

Jo Rasi is the Program Director of the Daily Antidote of Song. She is inspired by the connections between social justice and music, and by her work with fabulous artists from all over our planet who work hard to make the world a more equitable place. She brings her training in ethnomusicology, folklife, traditional arts, and protest music to all her projects, believing that creating art spaces focused on inclusion, access, and education can bring about real change. In addition to her focus on social justice music, Jo also works with organizations focused on environment, mental health, food, and housing.

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Anna Alter, Program Manager

Boston, MA

Anna Alter (she/they) is the Program Manager for the Daily Antidote of Song and has been connected with the program since 2021.  She has spent the majority of her life exploring music from around the world and supporting organizations that utilize music and art to build community and strengthen our connections with one another.  They are also deeply involved in the folk music and dance scene in New England in multiple roles including as a dance musician, event and program organizer, and as a Director on the Pinewoods Camp, Inc. Board since 2020.

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Clelio Novak, Tech

Philadelphia, PA

Clelio Novak is a rising sophomore studying photography and arts at Temple University. A lifelong artist, Clelio is inspired by the connection and culture created by music, dance, and folk art. He was awarded a Pinewoods NGI Scholarship in 2025. He frequently organizes arts and outdoors based projects, and is excited to be part of the Daily Antidote staff. Besides his interest in art and culture, Clelio is invested in supporting the fight against climate change, and has taken part in local demonstrations against overhauling urban cultural spaces.

Candace Tsay, Tech

Los Angeles, CA

Candace Tsay is a second year Sociology and Music Industry student at UCLA. She is passionate about all things music, and her favorite genres of music are indie folk, r&b/neosoul, and jazz.

Aryn Geier, Tech & Host

Brooklyn, NY

Aryn also dedicates her time Aryn Geier has been with the Daily Antidote since Year One! She is an actor, stage manager,  costume designer, and theater instructor. She loves the variety of music and the incredible bonds that are part of the fabric of the DAS. Aryn also dedicates her time to queer rights, disability rights, anti-racism, and community building. 

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