President: Katie Sharp
Katie Sharp (she/her) is a first year DMA student at The Ohio State University studying with Katherine Borst Jones. She currently serves as a Graduate Teaching Associate in Flute and previously taught in Music Theory, Aural Skills, and Musicology. With over five years teaching experience, Katie maintains an active studio and works with local schools as a clinician. She has worked with students of all ages, meeting them where they’re at to grow a lifelong passion for music. Katie’s other primary flute teachers include George Pope, Randy Hester, and Dr. Nicole Charles.
Aside from teaching, Katie serves as the President for the Central Ohio Flute Association. She is an active performer in Columbus, performing the Nielsen Flute Concerto as a winner of the 2022 Ohio State Concerto Competition. In 2021, she was a co-winner of the PANdemonium4 Virtual Flute Competition in the collegiate division. A member of the OSU Graduate Wind Quintet, Katie can be found performing across the state of Ohio
Contact: sharp.452@osu.edu
Vice President: Coral Varian
Treasurer: Jonathan Mitchell (he/him)
Assistant Treasurer: Lance Korte (he/him)
Lance is currently a second year dual degree student in Music Education and Flute Performance. He is currently performing in the OSU Wind Symphony, as well as a flute and horn duo.
Contact: korte.73@buckeyemail.osu.edu
Secretary: Haley Svec (she/her)
Co-Website Manager: Shreeya Yampati (she/her)
Shreeya Yampati is a second-year dual degree student in Flute Performance and Neuroscience at The Ohio State University. She is this year’s Website Manager for COFA. Shreeya enjoys playing in various ensembles at OSU including Wind Symphony, Flute Troupe, and a Clarinet and Flute duo. In her free time, she likes to bake, spend time with her friends at the mall, and read books.
Contact: yampati.1@buckeyemail.osu.edu
Co-Website Manager: Laurinda Lan (she/her)
Publicity and Social Media Chairs: Karis Brennan (she/her)
Karis was elected to fulfill the publicity position of COFA in 2024-2025. She is pursuing both a BA in Music with a concentration in performance, and a dual degree in Studio Art. She has received various performance and artistic achievement awards and honors, including the John Philip Sousa Award. Karis is also an active member of the Ohio State Flute Troupe, and is involved with campus ensembles and chamber groups. She is also an honorary member of Phi Kappa Lambda, and an active member of the OSU Ornithology club. In her free time, Karis enjoys knitting, birding, gardening, and hiking.