Kristi Ward has been involved with Millennial Choirs & Orchestras (MCO) for 18 years and currently serves as its Artistic Director. As the sister of co-founders Brett and Brandon Stewart, Kristi has benefited from years of firsthand training under their expert guidance, shaping her approach to music and production.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kristi led MCO through a transformative period, creating an innovative online program that ensured the organization’s continuity. She produced and edited two hour-long outdoor concert programs—Bless My Homeland and God Is Marching On—that captivated audiences in the absence of live performances.
In her role as Artistic Director, Kristi oversees all concert series productions, directs the creation of music videos, and manages MCO’s overall artistic vision. Her efforts to expand the organization’s digital presence have led to exponential growth on social media platforms, connecting MCO’s mission with a global audience.
Kristi and her husband, Rod, are the parents of four children and reside in Huntington Beach, California.