The Gail Schultz International Fellowship is proud to welcome Teresa Saunders to the fellowship committee. Teresa grew up in Concord, CA and has been involved with BDPA for many years.  Most recently, as a parent of two corps members.  Alyssa, aged out in 2018 after marching in all three BDPA Drum Corps and Winter Guard programs. Gabrielle, just completed her first BDB season. After marching in BDC and the Winter Guard programs since 2017. 

Teresa attended Mt. Diablo High School, Diablo Valley College and was accepted into San Jose State University where she majored in Spanish and minored in Cultural Anthropology. Teresa is a 1987-1988 Blue Devils A Corps Alumni. She has performed internationally, as well, with the Blue Devils Winter Guard.  She has served on the BDPA organizational staff, the Alumni Association leadership team and volunteered on many organization projects.  She currently is an instructor for the Special Needs Guard program.

Teresa saw firsthand how global stewardship benefits the members, organizations and ultimately the entire activity.  

“Gail was more than a program manager.  She was a mentor and beloved friend.  Watching her represent BDPA and the Drum Corps community always made me smile.  She always made people feel so welcome and valued.  I am honored to be a part of this team, and to continue Gail’s mission to give international marching members the opportunity to live their Drum Corps dream.”