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Tim Binkert, Communications Specialist
tbinkert@masshumanities.org ext. 104
Tim heightens awareness of Mass Humanities and its programs, working closely with staff to gather and disseminate the message and stories of the organization. Tim received a BA in English and Philosophy from Syracuse University and a certificate in Professional Writing and Technical Communication from UMass Amherst.
Brian Boyles, Executive Director
bboyles@masshumanities.org ext. 105
Brian leads Mass Humanities, working with communities, scholars, and supporters to advance the council’s mission. Brian spent twelve years at the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, Louisiana’s state humanities council, overseeing grant-making, public programming, and publications. He’s a graduate of Tulane University.
Deepika Fernandes, Fiscal Officer
dfernandes@masshumanities.org ext. 111
Deepika is the Fiscal Officer. She manages accounting, budgeting, human resources and all of the Foundation’s financial systems.
Jennifer Hall-Witt, Program Officer
jhall-witt@masshumanities.org ext. 102
Jennifer guides grant applicants through the application process and manages Mass Moments. Jennifer has a BA in History from Northwestern University and a PhD in History from Yale University.
Anne Rogers, Director of Operations
arogers@masshumanities.org ext. 110
Anne assesses the efficiency of organizational procedures and systems. She manages human resources. She also oversees the website, the database, email communications, and manages the IT needs for the office. Anne received a BA in philosophy at Mount Holyoke College.
John Sieracki, Director of Development & Communications
jsieracki@masshumanities.org ext. 103
John represents Mass Humanities in donor relations and oversees all aspects of Development and Communications. He coordinates Mass Humanities’ Inspire Campaign to endow our Fund for New Communities. He earned his BA in English from the University of Delaware.
Katherine Stevens, Program Officer
kstevens@masshumanities.org ext. 101
Katherine guides grant applicants through the application process and manages Mass Moments. She earned her PhD in American Studies from Harvard University and BA in History from Washington University in St. Louis.
Jeannemarie Tobin, Administrative Assistant
jtobin@masshumanities.org
Jeannemarie is the Administrative Assistant. She supports fundraising efforts by entering data, producing acknowledgement letters, assembling mailings, and supports grants and programs by entering data and performing other tasks.
Melissa Wheaton, Grants Officer
mwheaton@masshumanities.org ext. 100
Melissa manages and guides grant applicants through the application process, and she handles grant questions, contact information, calendar items, and office matters. She has a BA in Biology/Psychology from Wells College.
Michelle Wilson, Associate Director of Development
mwilson@masshumanities.org ext. 107
Michelle manages the annual fund and coordinates fundraising appeals, proposal writing, and special events. Michelle holds a BA in Anthropology and Sociology from Lafayette College in Easton, PA and an MPA from San Francisco State University.