our team
Leadership & Staff
Board of Directors
William D. Felton
Chairman
Tom Hofstetter
Treasurer
Adam Moore
1st Vice President
Joyce Pauker
2nd Vice President
Elizabeth Strick
Secretary
Derek Goodman
Past President
Deborah Murtaugh
Past President
Michael Delgass
Past Treasurer
Eric Bernheim
Paul Efstathiou
Jodi Felton
Pamela Hovland
Erika Miller
Rachel A. Pencu
Dogan Perese
Tim Russell
Kathryn Turley-Sonne
Lucien Vita
Keara Williams
Staff
Colleen Thomas
Director of Development
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Kristen Young
Director of Performing Arts
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Kristen Young is passionate and dedicated to bringing the community together through the Performing Arts. She is a classically trained violinist who can be spotted performing throughout the state. Kristen has a Master’s in Music Performance and Graduate Certificate in Arts Management at the University of Oklahoma, and studied Music Management at the University of Delaware.
Janice Egan
Senior Director of Philanthropy
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Janice Egan arrived at MoCA Westport with almost two decades of leadership experience in development and fundraising in education. Her passion for the arts and dedication to connecting communities are integral to fulfilling MoCA’s mission to illuminate lives and build a more just world through art, education, and expression.
Lewis Derogene
Head of Exhibitions
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As the Head of Exhibitions and a visual artist, Lewis is dedicated to creating opportunities for all visual artists and fostering engaging environments for visitors at MoCA CT. Her passion lies in building meaningful partnerships with visual art institutions, including academia and galleries. Through innovative and collaborative efforts, she strives to elevate the arts community.
Sue Donato
Head of Education
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Sue is dedicated to inspiring artists and thinkers of all ages. As an artist and educator, she leads a dynamic team in developing experiential programs that explore art awareness and ability. Sue is passionate about nurturing creativity and awareness through engaging, hands-on, meaningful experiences.