Meet the People Behind the Scenes

A committed staff, college and high school interns, community members serving on the board, and a number of dedicated volunteers work hard to make all our exhibits and programs possible. Interested in joining the group? Here's how to get involved.

Staff

Irene Buck, Executive Director

Jennifer Carland, Gallery & Office Manager

Lauren Ezerins, Volunteer Coordinator

Board

Lawrence Correia, Chair
Jim Sears, Vice-Chair
Paula Schmidt , Treasurer
Michael Metzler, Assistant Treasurer
Pamela Souza , Clerk
Fern Silva, Past Chair
Hank Mastey
Saul Krasny
Lynne LaBerge
Dr. Kathy Marzilla Miraglia
John R. Miller
Denise Porché
Elizabeth Winiarz

Volunteer Caleb Fiero surrounded by students in ArtWorks! Cool Arts Kids Summer Adventure.

Volunteers & Interns

Melissa Danforth
Chelsea Bolton
Sylvia Ross
Gallery Attendant

William Huggins
Kristen Perreira
Studio and Gallery Aide

Kyla Spindler
Tiffany Medeiros
"Cool Arts Kids" Artist Aide

Caitlin Sandez
UMASSD Work Study Student

Current Art Educators:

• Miyuki Akai-Cook, Cool Arts Kids Summer Instructor
• Cori Beardsley, Cool Arts Kids Summer Instructor
• Jennifer Datchuk, Cool Arts Kids Summer Instructor
• Gwyn Marathas, Cool Arts Kids Summer Instructor
• Amie Plante, Cool Arts Kids Summer Instructor
• Charlie Sorrento, Cool Arts Kids Summer Instructor
• Liz Tomasetti, Cool Arts Kids Summer Instructor
• Erin Treacy, Cool Arts Kids Summer Instructor
• Amy Schusser, Cool Arts Kids Summer Instructor
• Alison Wells, Cool Arts Kids Summer Instructor
• Mallory Wetherell, Cool Arts Kids Summer Instructor