Coty is a proud alumnus of Texas State University, San Marcos, and Michigan State University, where she obtained a master’s degree in choral conducting. Coty is a sought-after clinician and artist across the country and has recently served as the clinician and headliner for Florida ACDA and Minnesota ACDA. Along with her work at Portland State University as the visiting professor of choir, music education, and social justice, she is also the founder of Being Human Together, a budding music education community striving to normalize difficult topics in our field through conversation and connection. BHT seeks to discuss traditionally taboo topics like mental health, systemic oppression, diversity, and inclusivity. Her choirs received consistent Sweepstakes and Division I ratings at UIL and choral festivals.