Justin Russo
Passionate about the intersection of music and health, I work to expand access to therapeutic music programs that improve quality of life for older adults and individuals living with cognitive challenges. I collaborate with care providers, educators, and community organizations to deliver training and resources that make person-centered music a standard of care.
Justin Russo is the Director of Programming at the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF), a nonprofit dedicated to advancing the therapeutic power of music to awaken, stimulate, and heal. In his role, Justin oversees IMNF’s training initiatives, including Best Practices from Music Therapy for Using Music in Senior Wellness and Healthcare and the MUSIC & MEMORY® Certification Program, which trains care professionals to implement personalized music as a non-pharmacological intervention for individuals living with dementia and related conditions. Since 2015, he has supported the Music & Memory program’s growth to over 5,800 certified healthcare organizations worldwide.
Interests
Music therapy, dementia care, aging and wellness, caregiver training, nonprofit leadership, community engagement, intergenerational programs, arts in health
