Our Team
Founder & CEO
Grammy award-winning and multi-platinum selling songwriter, Ali Tamposi believes that the arts hold an important place in refining the quality of life for all humanity. A successful creative artist and businesswoman, her call to service is rooted in her music career matched with an unrelenting passion to provide the necessary resources for students to seek and achieve artistic excellence.
CANDY TAMPOSI
Co-Founder & President
Serving as a Chief Development Officer and Principal for more than thirty years, Candy Tamposi has directly impacted generations of students who have received education in the fine arts, theatre, music, and performing arts. Candy brings a high-level of development expertise, curriculum programming, and strategic implementation to the team of the Creative Waves Foundation.
Chief Creative Officer
Nick is a photographer, filmmaker, and agent from Florida. He co-founded several talent agencies including The Lions in New York as well as The Dragons. Currently, he resides with his wife and two children on their horse ranch in Citrus Hills, FL where they have also built a production company Dragonville Studios with a focus on producing independent films. Nick also shares with his family an interest in the environment and is a member of the National Wildlife Refuge Association as a co-founder of the Young Ambassadors, bringing environmental awareness to youth.
TYLER MAPLES
Chief of Staff
Tyler Maples plays a key role by serving as Chief of Staff to Ali Tamposi and the Creative Waves Foundation. An analytical and top-notch operator, Maples brings forward the ability to ‘run the ship’ while providing systemic solutions to business growth and foundation growth. Integral to who he is, Maples has a passion for giving back and puts great effort into ensuring that Creative Waves packs a punch. A master of the culinary arts and savant in the technical landscape, Maples can be found winning in the kitchen and the boardroom, though rarely at the same time.
Advisory Board &
Program Stewards
Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who specializes in melodic, guitar-driven hard rock with deep hooks and bluesy swagger, Watt has been honing his chops both on-stage and, in the studio, since he was 16. A globally known music artist, Watt has most recently added a Grammy Award to his accomplishments and continues to collaborate with Ali Tamposi on a myriad of projects. Watt knows the power of music and is committed to the success and impact of the Creative Waves Foundation.
Since launching her career in 2007, Nonstop Management Founder Jaime Zeluck Hindlin has signed, shepherded, and spearheaded the success of numerous GRAMMY® Award-winning multi-platinum songwriters and producers. A longtime friend of Ali Tamposi, Jaime brings immense value as a subject matter expert in the music business alongside her moxie as a leading businesswoman.
CASSADEE POPE
Grammy-nominated Cassadee Pope is a platinum-certified singer-songwriter with her latest album THRIVE released on October 15th, 2021. Having toured with legendary artists such as Tim McGraw and Dierks Bentley, Cassadee has had much success throughout her career with the platinum-selling single “Wasting All These Tears” and being awarded “Breakthrough Video of the Year” at the 2014 CMT Music Awards and her #1 “Think of You” with Chris Young receiving a 2017 Grammy nomination for “Best Country/Pop Duo”. Touring as the headliner of the “2019 CMT Next Women of Country Tour” which brought the franchise outside of the U.S. for the first time, Cassadee continues to break boundaries for women in the industry.
We're so grateful for Cassadee's $88,000 donation to Creative Waves from her winnings on Name That Tune.
A soulful, genre-crossing singer, Tayla Parx is known for her hooky pop and R&B-influenced songs. Initially garnering attention as an actress, Parx established herself as a go-to songwriter, collaborating on hits like Fifth Harmony's "Boss," Khalid & Normani's "Love Lies," and Ariana Grande's "Thank U, Next. GRAMMY® Award-nominated singer, songwriter, and boundary breaker Tayla Parx reimagines genre, gender, feminism, popular music, and the very definition of an artist. Creative Waves welcomes Tayla’s creative expertise, music industry insight, and commitment to our mission / vision.
BEHATI PRINSLOO
Behati Prinsloo is a model who has appeared in runway shows and fashion campaigns around the world. She is best known for her work with Victoria's Secret, but can be found in numerous other ad campaigns and videos for brands like Alexander Wang and Marc Jacobs. In addition to her outstanding career, Behati devotes her time to philanthropy and shares an interest in helping the environment and children in need.
Born and raised in the new construction business, Anthony knows firsthand how meticulous attention to detail is the key to providing residents with the best value and lifestyle. Anthony grew up in and currently remains an active partner in the development of the Villages of Citrus Hills. Each year, they build hundreds of homes for residents over the age of 55. He and his family are involved in various real estate projects up and down the East Coast from Florida to New Hampshire. Tapping into his creative skillset, Anthony moved to Los Angeles where he is pursuing entertainment. He has executive produced and acted in two feature films.
JOE & TONI MASTRULLO
The Mastrullos bring years of business experience to the team and are extremely active in philanthropy spending time serving their community. They provide assistance to poor and disadvantaged people in Palm Beach County which includes the First Haitian Baptist Church of Belle Glade where the couple delivers carloads of clothes, food and household items.
The couple are also responsible for raising funds for the First Haitian Baptist Church Youth and Development Center’s Building Project and have worked closely with the church and architect to develop new building plans.
ALEXANDRA
SKIFFINGTON
Florida-born equestrian, stylist and longtime friend of Ali's, Alexandra Skiffington believes art and animals are tools for mental health and healing. Having worked in the industry between Manhattan and L.A., Alex began styling for brands such as Nili Lotan, Roger Vivier, and Helmut Lang. After moving to L.A., Alex started celebrity styling & working for SONY, creating looks and preparing artist for tour, press, and red carpets. She has been competing horses since a very young age and has traveled around the world show jumping. Alex rides for Creative Waves Foundation, donating a portion of her winnings to building a wonderful foundation that will make an everlasting program to nurture talented children.
Frankie Stevens
Board Member
Frankie Stevens is a distinguished individual, currently serving as a board member of the Creative Waves Foundation. With a wealth of experience and a passion for the arts, Frankie brings a unique set of credentials to her role. As a Senior Docent at the esteemed Norton Museum of Art, Frankie has dedicated countless hours to sharing her knowledge and love for artistic expression with visitors. Her expertise in art history and her ability to engage diverse audiences have made her an invaluable asset to the museum's educational programs. She holds the position of Vice President of the Ladies Guild, where she has led numerous initiatives focused on philanthropy and community outreach. Her leadership skills and ability to bring people together have contributed to the Guild's success in making a positive impact on the lives of those in need. Moreover, she holds the prestigious title of Dame Sovereign Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, demonstrating her commitment to humanitarian efforts and her dedication to serving others. Her involvement in the order has allowed her to contribute to various charitable causes, providing aid to those in vulnerable situations. Finally, Frankie is a recognized Patron of the Arts of the Vatican, a testament to her unwavering support for artistic endeavors. Her passion for the arts, coupled with her extensive knowledge, has fueled her desire to promote and preserve cultural heritage, making her an ideal advocate for the Creative Waves Foundation's mission. With her diverse background, extensive experience in the art world, and commitment to community service, Frankie Stevens brings a wealth of expertise and a genuine passion for the arts to her role as a board member of the Creative Waves Foundation. Her contributions and dedication make her an invaluable asset to the organization, ensuring its continued success in fostering creativity and supporting artistic endeavors.
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Born in La Habana, Cuba, Tina moved to Palm Beach in 1960 where she soon established her real estate firm, Tina Fanjul Associates. About 30 years ago, she was notified by a public school teacher in the Belle Glade area about two small girls who fainted in her class because they had no food. Tina was motivated to establish a Belle Glade project to feed approximately 100 needy families once a month, and supply turkeys at Thanksgiving as well as host a Holiday party with toys and hams. Vegetable gardens have been planted and tended by the children and their families. We take care of our families, and our goal is to reduce the number per month to 50 of those that need it the most.
KEITHLEY MILLER
Community service is something I have felt passionate about since my young days living in Virginia, New York and Hong Kong, and I have worked with multiple charities in the Belle Glade area for 20 plus years. I have been in the design business for 50 years and am currently associated with Kemble Interiors in Palm Beach.
"Content is the match. Social Media is the Gasoline. And the Music is the Flame.”
An eccentric Hawaiian native, Ashley has taken the digital marketing world by social storm since 2010 through her talents she acquired by working with an Texas alternative magazine as their marketing and events manager but with national marketing agencies as well as the designated content creator. Give her a brand and she will breathe life into it by developing captive strategies by way of creative content and design. Want to engage and know more? Follow us on all platforms.