Meet the Y’ALL ROCK CAMP ATL Team
Y’all Rock Camp ATL is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization. Our dedicated all-volunteer working board keeps things running smoothly.
Not sure who to contact specifically? Reach out to the board as a group at board@yallrockcampatl.org.
Mars Swett
Executive Director
Mars Swett (he/they) is a dedicated career paralegal whose work is grounded in service, advocacy, and underserved communities. With a strong commitment to supporting attorneys with complex legal processes, Mars brings both professionalism and compassion to everything they do. Outside of legal work, Mars has a lifelong love of music and even met their wife Julie at a music festival in 2015! Mars is excited to bring that passion into their new role as Executive Director of Y’all Rock Camp ATL, where they look forward to helping create an inclusive, energetic space for young people to discover their voices, collaborate with others, and experience the joy of making music.
Kim Grattan
Board Co-Chair
Kim Grattan is a piano technician and musician. Her life was forever changed for the better when she attended musical theater camp as a tween, which eventually led to her joining her first band. Kim has experienced and firmly believes in the power of music to connect, heal, and inspire us. She's grateful for the opportunity to support an organization that creates a safe space and encourages young musicians to express themselves.
Julien Dorothy
Board Co-Chair
Julien Dorothy (she/they) is a musician and music technologist, passionate about empowering creativity for transgender people and other marginalized identities. She's an organizer of Fourth Strike Records, a label and digital music community for queer artists, and co-founder of The Coven makerspace, enabling access to equipment for trans makers. Julien has been volunteering with YRC since 2023. An Atlanta native, she is excited to help foster creativity in the next generation of Atlanta musicians.
Sam Kirk
Board Treasurer
Sam is a practicing CPA native to the Atlanta area. He fell in love with rock music at an early age and began playing the electric guitar in high school. He has volunteered with YRC since 2026 and is excited to support the organization to keep the power chord alive and to foster a safe space for creativity, community, and belonging.
Ashe Opacki
Board Member
Ashe (she/they) has always found joy in music, creativity, and connection. Throughout their career and volunteer work, they have supported young people as they build confidence, discover their strengths, and grow into who they are. Ashe has spent years supporting local musicians and artists while exploring their own creativity through music, painting, and drawing.
After discovering Y’all Rock Camp ATL through an open mic, Ashe began volunteering as a camp counselor in 2025 and quickly fell in love with the YRC ATL community. They are excited to help YRC continue creating an inclusive space where young musicians can make music together, build friendships, grow in confidence, and be themselves.