Fuller Craft Museum Board of Directors
Luiza deCamargo, Chair
Luiza joined HeadCount as Director of Development in February 2026, driven by a strong commitment to making voting and civic engagement accessible to all. She brings fundraising leadership experience from the New Commonwealth Fund, Junior Achievement of Greater Boston, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the Wellesley Centers for Women, alongside earlier curatorial roles at the Society for Arts & Crafts and the Asheville Art Museum. Luiza holds a B.A. in sociology from UNC Asheville and an M.A. in history of decorative arts from the Corcoran College of Art and Design; she also earned a certificate in Social Impact Management and Leadership from the Institute of Nonprofit Practice in 2021.
Sarah Richards, Vice Chair
Sarah is the Director of Art K-12 for the Brockton Public School System. She has worked in the Brockton school system for twenty-five years and has taught visual art at the elementary, middle school and high school levels. Sarah holds a BFA in photography from Massachusetts College of Art, a Master of Education from Lesley University, and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership from Fitchburg State College.
Mahati Mukkamala, Co-Treasurer
Mahati is the Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) at Digital.ai, a private equity-backed software company. He also serves as Principal FP&A Consultant for Seed 2 C Consulting. He has held a number of similar positions, including Senior Director of Finance and Accounting for FORM, Director of Finance for Piaggio Fast Forward, and Accounting & Finance Manager for Genuine Interactive. Mahati holds a Master of Business in Accounting and Finance from Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Business and a B.S. in Business Administration/Finance and Management from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell.
Leonard Kreppel, Co-Treasurer
Leonard is a New York City native who lives in Westchester, New York, and is a retired real estate executive who served for over 40 years as Director of Asset Management at Benenson Capital, managing a portfolio of more than 200 properties across 43 states and directing acquisitions, redevelopment, design and construction, leasing, sales, and litigation. A longtime supporter of contemporary craft, he has been involved with the Museum of Art in Wood (and its predecessor, the Center for Art in Wood) for more than 20 years and has served on the Board of Directors since 2012, currently as Treasurer and on multiple committees, contributing to strategic planning, leadership transitions, endowment investment strategies, and exhibitions. He has also supported Contemporary Crafts in Pittsburgh and sponsored Fuller Craft Museum exhibitions. An avid collector of photography, studio furniture, and wood art, Leonard enjoys extensive travel with his wife and their twins. He holds a BA and MA from Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Terumi Irizawa, Secretary
Terumi worked as a Supply Chain professional in Toronto, San Jose, CA, and Wilmington, MA. She holds an MBA from the Simmons School of Management and a BSc in Biology from the University of Toronto. Terumi is also a craftsperson and most recently, she worked as Director of Operations and Programs for Lexington Arts & Craft Society (LexArt), where she continues to volunteer. In addition, she served on the board of the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles. Terumi has volunteered as a Museum Educator at Fuller Craft Museum since 2023.
Joyce Linehan, Governance and Nominating
Joyce is Chief of Staff at the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority. She previously worked as a Special Assistant to the president of the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, and served as Chief of Policy and Planning for Boston Mayor Martin Walsh from 2014-2021, overseeing planning efforts such as Boston Creates, the City’s first cultural plan, Resilient Boston (racial equity), Go Boston 2030 (transportation), Age-Friendly Boston (seniors), Build BPS (school buildings), Climate Ready Boston (environment) and Imagine Boston 2030. Joyce has had a career in entertainment management and a consultancy specializing in strategic planning, management, media relations, government relations, board relations, community outreach, and event support for arts organizations. She was appointed by Governor Healey to serve on the both the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Virginia DePina is the Director of Marketing and Communications at Father Bill’s & MainSpring, where she leads brand strategy and audience engagement, bringing extensive experience from leadership roles in higher education marketing at Eastern Nazarene College, Massasoit Community College, and Bunker Hill Community College, as well as a background in television production, including work as an Associate Producer at WGBH News. A Brockton resident, Virginia is deeply committed to supporting the arts and her community, serving on the Fuller Craft Museum board as well as the boards of Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc., Brockton Arts, and the National Council on Black American Affairs, Bay State Chapter. She holds an M.S. in Integrated Marketing Communications from Lasell University, a B.A. in Visual Media Arts from Emerson College, and an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts from Massasoit Community College.
Nelson Fernandes has built his career at the intersection of hospitality, small business, and community leadership. As owner of JJ’s Caffe in Brockton for nearly a decade, he led the restaurant to national recognition, including three appearances on Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in the United States and a feature in People magazine as the Best Breakfast in Massachusetts. Through his experience as a business owner, Nelson developed expertise in operations, marketing, budgeting, and team leadership while contributing to Brockton’s economic vitality. Following the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, he transitioned into public service. Today, Nelson serves as Deputy Chief of Staff to the Mayor of Brockton, bringing a practical, business-minded perspective to leadership, community development, and economic growth.
Annissa Essaibi George, former Boston City Councilor At-Large, is a lifelong Dorchester resident, educator, and owner of Stitch House. She earned a B.A. from Boston University and an M.Ed. from UMass Boston. Her distinguished record of public service has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Empowerment Champion Award from Girls’ Leap, the National Navigator Award, the Boston Teachers’ Union Glass Ceiling Award, and induction into the Dorchester Hall of Fame. Essaibi George currently sits on multiple nonprofit and civic boards and remains deeply committed to advancing equity, education, and opportunity in Boston. She has served for many years as the director of Dot House Health, where she is the longest-serving board member.
Lizandra “Liz” Gomes, originally from Cabo Verde, has long been a resident of Brockton, Massachusetts, where she has spent most of her life. She joined the Fuller Craft Museum Board of Trustees after serving on the Finance Committee since 2023, where she gained deeper insight into the Museum’s operations and mission. Liz serves as Deputy Chief of Staff and DEIA Program Manager at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of the State Treasurer & Receiver General. She holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship from Babson College and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and theatre arts from Bridgewater State University. A co-founder of the Paula Ortet ’12 and Lizandra Gomes ’10 Scholarship at Bridgewater State University, Liz is passionate about connection, creativity, and expanding access to the arts, and is committed to sharing the Fuller Craft Museum’s sense of belonging with the community.
Emma Greene represents Bank of America, the Trustees of the Myron Fuller Trust. Emma is a Managing Director and Philanthropic Client Director at Bank of America. In this role, Emma is responsible for the Administration and Fiduciary oversight of both Institutional and Private Philanthropic relationships.
Erika Kates is retired from Wellesley Centers for Women but maintains her affiliation as a Senior Research Scholar. She is on the board of the National Single Parent Student Success project, works with the Criminal Justice Policy Coalition, and consults with a group of women in recovery engaged in storytelling and movement. She prints her photos, enamels on copper, and messes with clay.
Rodney Kornegay, CFP®, ChFC®, FSCP®, WMCP®, is a financial planner with nearly 15 years of experience helping individuals and families preserve, grow, and transfer wealth with intention. Holding the Certified Financial Planner®, Chartered Financial Consultant®, Financial Services Certified Professional®, and Wealth Management Certified Professional® designations, Rodney brings a refined, highly credentialed approach to every client relationship. He specializes in estate and retirement planning, tax-efficient strategies, and risk management, helping clients navigate complex financial decisions with clarity, confidence, and discretion. Forbes has recognized Rodney twice as a Best-in-State Top 100 Financial Security Professional in Massachusetts 2024 and 2025. Outside of his professional life, Rodney enjoys spending time with his family and continuing the lifelong pursuit of convincing himself, and occasionally others, that he is a golfer.
Maura Melcher is an attorney and Boston-area native who currently lives in Rockland. She specializes in family law, and also has considerable experience in estate planning and real estate. She holds a J.D. from New England School of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts from Boston College. She has served as a non-partisan monitor in national elections. She is passionate about arts and culture, an accomplished pianist and percussionist, and amateur photographer.
Chris Rifkin worked as a printmaker, painter, and maker of stained glass for over 30 years, doing commissioned windows and autonomous works. Her work is in private collections and institutions. She is a graduate of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, and also studied at Boston University School of Fine Arts and Connecticut College for Women. Chris has served in leadership roles on the boards of The South Shore Art Center, Fuller Craft Museum, the James Renwick Alliance, the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Mass College of Art and Design Foundation Board, Society of Arts and Crafts, and the Glass Art Society. She served on the Collections Committee of the Museum of Arts & Design in NYC for ten years and is currently on the Collections, Exhibitions, and Finance committees of Fuller Craft Museum. She is the founding chair of CRAFTBOSTON. Chris lives in Hingham, MA.
Malik Williams is an Emmy Award-winning, platinum-selling composer, producer, engineer, educator, and Executive Producer of Reel Sync Music, specializing in original music production and licensing for records, film, television, advertising, and digital media. He also serves as Vice President of Music Relations for MazeFlower P.B.C. Malik is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy, serves on its Producers & Engineers Wing Committee, and is a Governor and Boston Section Co-Chair of the Audio Engineering Society (AES). His honors include a 2025 Emmy Award for the TRACKed campaign, in 2023 was awarded MassArt’s “Common Good Award”, and a 2021 Emmy nomination for the documentary This Ain’t Normal. Malik holds a degree in Mechanical and Architectural Engineering from Wentworth Technology and is a community leader, mentor, guest lecturer, and appointee to the Massachusetts Cultural Policy Development Advisory Council under Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. He lives in Randolph, Massachusetts.
Fuller Craft Museum Staff
Jennifer Chrzanowski, Executive Director
Jennifer brings over 20 years of experience as an arts leader with a strong record of institutional growth, strategic leadership, and community engagement. She previously served as Deputy Director and Interim Director of the Academy Art Museum in Easton, Maryland, where she led a major campus expansion, championed the exhibition Bugatti: Reaching for Perfection, and curated The Subversive Thread, named one of Bmore Art Magazine’s top five exhibitions of fall 2024. Earlier, she was Founding Director of DNJ Gallery in Los Angeles, curating acclaimed exhibitions with artists including Joe Goode, Eileen Cowin, Jo Ann Callis, and Bill Owens, and served as Operations Manager at the Augusta Museum of History. She holds a BFA in film, photography, and electronic media from the University of Illinois at Chicago and an MA in photography from Columbia College Chicago.
Paul Tantillo, Director of Operations & Facilities
Paul oversees the museum’s 17,000-square-foot facility and surrounding 19 acre property. He is responsible for the planning, budgeting, management, and implementation of capital projects across the campus. Since joining the museum in 2019, Paul has led numerous initiatives to enhance the safety, functionality, and efficiency of the facility. In addition to managing day-to-day operations, he works closely with the curatorial team to help bring dynamic exhibitions to life. Paul brings more than 25 years of experience in operations and facilities management to his role.
Beth McLaughlin, Artistic Director & Chief Curator
Beth has been part of the Fuller Craft Museum team since 2011 and has led the museum’s exhibitions and collections programs since 2014. With nearly 30 years of museum experience, she has curated more than 60 national and international exhibitions and overseen the accession of over 1,500 works into the permanent collection. A recognized leader in contemporary craft, she has served as a juror and panelist for organizations including the American Craft Council, Smithsonian Institution, and Massachusetts Cultural Council. Beth is deeply committed to championing the field of contemporary craft and fostering inclusive, community-centered conversations through the power of handmade objects.
Jocelyn Hopkins, Director of Development
Jocelyn holds a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from the University of Rhode Island and a master’s degree in Public History from Southern New Hampshire University. She brings more than a decade of nonprofit experience, with previous roles at Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence Children’s Museum, and Aquidneck Island Land Trust. In addition to her work at Fuller Craft Museum, Jocelyn serves as an adjunct faculty member at Bristol Community College, where she teaches U.S. History. Outside of work, she enjoys volunteering and fostering for local animal shelters and rescues, gardening, and crafting.
Rachael Kane, Director of Learning & Engagement
Rachael joined the team in 2023, building on 10 years of experience in arts education and cultural placemaking. A graduate of the Winterthur Program in American Material Culture and an avid maker-of-many-things, she remains passionate about creating accessible and enjoyable programs, classes, tours, and events for all of Fuller Craft Museum’s visitors.
Staff
- Denise Abbott, Controller
- Charlie Best, Learning Programs Coordinator
- Gabby Boynton, Marketing Manager
- Shawn Cambra, Museum Tech
- Amya Fairbairn, Museum Tech
- Nela Francisco, Office Manager
- Jackie Lupica, Registrar & Collections Manager
- Shareefah Mapp, Event & Program Manager
- Charlie Pratt, Exhibitions Manager
- Lauren Roy, Museum Shop Manager
Visitor Services
- Laura Harrington
- Marcy Hogan
- Anaika Joseph
- Emily Logue
- Joanne McKinney
Security
- Bill Hartley
- Tom Jenkins
- Gary McManus