Laura SeguraCEO of Musicares, has left the organization after five years as CEO, according to an E email sent to the staff of Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of Recording Academy and Musicares.
The memo announced an “important leadership transition” on the way into Memorial Day Weekend, where he revealed that Segura is no longer with Musicares ” – and that Theresa Woltersthat has served as Musicares’ leader of health and human services, “enters the role of temporary director.”
No reason or details of Segura’s departure were given. Billboard reached out to Recording Academy and Musicares on Saturday (May 24) for comment.
The management and staff catalog on Musicares’ website no longer includes Segura’s name and shows Wolters as temporary director.
Segura was appointed CEO of Musicares in 2020, after serving as VP for membership and trade conditions at Recording Academy.
She was honored at Billboard‘S Women in Music, who recognizes top executives in the industry in both 2022 and 2023.
Segura and Wolters, now Musicares’ Temporary CEO, co-penned a guest column to Billboard“Health insurance is not enough – music also needs a financial safety net,” released in March.
Musicares, founded by Recording Academy in 1989, provides a safety net for critical health and welfare services to the music community. The US -based, independent 501 (C) (3) Charity offers financial subsidy programs, support resources and crisis relief.
Earlier this month, Musicares reported that nearly $ 10 million traveled to Los Angeles Wildfire Relief efforts during the 2025 Grammy Awards were distributed to recipients throughout the region. From May 2, $ 6,125,000 was paid to more than 3,100 music professionals across LA, and $ 3,969,005 had been addressed to the community -based organizations California Community Foundation, Direct Relief and Pasadena Community Foundation.
Another $ 16 million was raised by Musicares and Recording Academy during Grammy Weekend with Musicare’s four relief campaign and its annual people in the year Gala. $ 6 million of this amount was awarded for long -term fire assistance efforts, and $ 10 million will go towards the organization’s delivery all year round.
“What moved us the most in the days after the Grammy Telecast was not only the extent of support, it was the spirit behind it, Segura said in a statement on May 2.” Thousands of people gave what they could, and together their generosity became a lifeline of those in crisis that reached far beyond our industry. Therefore, we collaborated with trusted social organizations that help Angelenos throughout the region to access the care, resources and support they need to rebuild. “