Our Team
Ryan Everson
Executive Director and Composer
My name is Ryan Everson, and I’m a seminarian for the Diocese of Phoenix. I spent my teenage and early college years training to become a professional French horn player, and it was this journey that brought me to Arizona State University in 2015. After walking away from that career path and entering seminary, I am so grateful to have classical music as a part of my regular life again through the ministry of Angelico Sacred Music!
Ryan Ayala
Comms & Media Director
With a background in liturgical studies and pastoral ministry, I developed a deep appreciation for sacred music during my time at the University of Notre Dame, where I served on the Campus Ministry Team and was regularly immersed in the beauty of the Liturgical Choir through their Masses and concerts. These experiences helped shape both my spiritual life and my commitment to the Church’s liturgical tradition.
Zabinia Kossler
Director of Partnerships
I am so honored to be part of the Angelico Sacred Music team. Although I don’t have much musical talent or experience, I am passionate about beauty and the vital role it plays in transforming the world. My honors thesis at ASU explored the idea of beauty as a catalyst for change in our political society. Angelico Sacred Music is a perfect way to help bring our nation to Christ through the beauty of music.
Grace Hayward
Senior Cardinal Newman Fellow
I am currently a junior at Thomas Aquinas College, studying the Great Books and enjoying a beautiful campus and wonderful friends. Listening to my college’s choir sing the great Polyphony and Gregorian Chant of the past leads me to a greater love for God and for the Church. I am excited to help ASM create 21st Century American Sacred Music to add to the Church’s great wealth of beauty!
John Delaney
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Several years ago, John and Ryan worked together at Alliance Defending Freedom in Scottsdale, AZ. As Ryan departed from ADF to enter seminary, John left to lead Andre House, a Catholic non-profit apostolate dedicated to serving the poor and homeless, as its Executive Director. John now serves as the Director of Parish Administration at St. John Vianney in Goodyear, AZ.