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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Colleen Thomas is an advocate for the arts because they inspire individuals and connect communities. Her professional experiences as an educator and museum administrator have shaped her understanding of how it is critical to develop arts opportunities for all.

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.

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