Walter Afanasieff

Walter Afanasieff is a multiple Grammy Award-winning record producer, songwriter and accomplished musician. Afanasieff is best known for his collaborations with Mariah Carey and Celine Dion, as well as his work on a number of successful Disney motion picture soundtracks.

In 2014, Walter became the head of the composers/producers department at ISINA, which is a worldwide talent search and development mentorship program for those seeking a career in music. In 2015, he became one of the contestant mentors of the Russian TV project "Main Stage."

As a result of his captivating and creative personality, Walter is no stranger to the world of philanthropy and public outreach. He not only has the intellectual gravitas for popularizing music, art and literature, but he also has a unique ability to focus on important causes far beyond the realm of the performing arts. He has been involved with numerous projects related to education, science and advances in human health and longevity. His message has always been loud and clear: to help advance the pursuit of scientific and medical innovation in a sophisticated funding space.