Yenia Yesibell Pineda Quintero is a Panamanian bassoonist born on July 13, 2001, in Panama City. She began her musical training in 2014, studying saxophone before transitioning to bassoon in 2020 under the guidance of Keith Odvil. She is currently completing her Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, specializing in Orchestral Instrument Performance — Bassoon, at the University of Panama.

Throughout her musical journey, Yenia has participated in various festivals and training programs, including the Alfredo de Saint Malo International Music Festival and the Double Reed Conference. She has performed with the Panama Philharmonic Orchestra and Consort Lilium, and as a guest musician with the National Symphony Orchestra of Panama.

Alongside her performance career, Yenia teaches bassoon and music theory at the Fundación Sinfonía Concertante de Panamá (FUNSICOPA). She also leads the Gloria Musical Band of Soka Gakkai International of Panama, the ensemble where her musical journey began. Through her teaching and volunteer leadership, she is committed to youth development and to promoting peace, culture, and education through music.