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Our People

The Rockwell Museum centers people and all things personal in its experiences, exhibitions, programming, meetings, engagements and community.  

These are the people that support and carry through the work of The Rockwell.

  • Erin M. Coe, Executive Director

    CoeE@RockwellMuseum.org
  • Katherine Banerjee, Associate Curator

    BanerjeeK@RockwellMuseum.org
  • Kristen Bocek-Kahn, Operations Manager

    Bocek-kahnK@RockwellMuseum.org
  • Lukas Brown, Retail and Guest Services Assistant Manager

    BrownL@rRockwellMuseum.org
  • Paul Dressen, Preparator

    DressenP@RockwellMuseum.org
  • Katherine Fultz, Education Specialist

    FultzK@RockwellMuseum.org
  • Lisa Gill, Director of Finance and Operations

    GillL@RockwellMuseum.org
  • Sherry Kirk, Executive Liaison and Financial Manager

    KirkS@RockwellMuseum.org
  • Amanda Lett, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions

    LettA@RockwellMuseum.org
  • Katharine Mead, Membership and Grants Manager

    MeadK@RockwellMuseum.org
  • Mary Mix, Director of Education

    MixM@RockwellMuseum.org
  • Ann Recotta, Education and Volunteer Programs Coordinator

    RecottaA@RockwellMuseum.org
  • Rita Reed, Retail and Guest Services Manager

    ReedR@rockwellmuseum.org
  • Amy Ruza, Youth and Visitor Engagement Educator

    RuzaA@RockwellMuseum.org
  • Emily Smith, Registrar

    SmithE@RockwellMuseum.org
  • Jess Spady, Communications and Digital Media Manager

    SpadyJ@RockwellMuseum.org
  • Janelle Steiner, Programs and Events Manager

    SteinerJ@RockwellMuseum.org
  • Willa Rose Vogel, Director of Advancement and Communications

    VogelW@RockwellMuseum.org

Guest Services

  • Nick Drake

  • Sophie Gilbert

  • Sylvia Kete

  • Felicia Lash

  • Nancy Mcgrath

  • Candy Sankey

  • Emily Stein

  • Megan Walsh

  • Thea Zwier

Security

  • Denise Sarro, Security Officer

    RockwellSecurity@RockwellMuseum.org
  • Matt Vine, Security Officer

    RockwellSecurity@RockwellMuseum.org

Supporting Staff

  • Mustafa Hazime, Chief People, Culture and Belonging Officer

The Rockwell Museum Board of Trustees shape our mission and purpose and set the strategic framework and long-term plan. They are some of the Museum’s most generous supporters and articulate ambassadors. They play an integral role in supporting all Rockwell initiatives. Our group of trustees is a diverse group of leaders from fields such as business, art, law, non-profit and education.

Officers

  • Joy Macafee, President

  • Tyler Quanbeck, Vice President

  • Autumn M. Pawlowski, Treasurer

  • Sandra Zuraski, Co-Treasurer

  • Camille Torres, Secretary

Trustees

  • Colleen Caravati

  • Maarit Clay

  • Laura Coleman

  • Melissa Gambol

  • Maria Goldwyn

  • Nick LaPuma

  • Anjanette Lecher

  • Barry Nicholson

  • Thomas Pisano

  • Jamie Post

  • Emily Simon

  • Morgan Shibel

  • John Tobin

  • Sandra Zuraski

Trustee Emeriti

  • James R. Houghton

  • E. Marie McKee

  • Joanna Wurtele

Our volunteers are more than just appreciated members of the Rockwell community — they are the very foundation of our success. Our committed docents and program assistants commit many hours annually, fostering meaningful arts experiences with both youth and adults.

  • Natalie Abruzzo

  • Jan Altilio

  • Linda Baxter

  • Julie Biviano

  • Pat Ciccariello

  • Nancy Doutt

  • Kathi Dwyer

  • Lynn Eusden

  • Mary Franklin

  • Kathy Gill

  • Roberta Hirliman

  • Lizz Jones

  • Janna Keser

  • Sylvia Kete

  • Jacqueline Knitter

  • Pam Lally

  • Judy O'Connell

  • Nancy O’Loughlin

  • Pam Schmitt

  • Bev Stevens

  • Faith Tarby

  • Michael Tarby

  • Judy Thomas

  • Susan Vermillion

  • Scott Vonderheide

  • Linda Wilcox

  • Lorraine Williams

The Rockwell embraces broad and intentional internal and external collaborations, partnerships and coalitions to strengthen and activate our mission. A mix of staff, board members and community members serve on committees that activate the Museum’s mission and work.

Executive

  • Joy Macafee, President

  • Tyler Quanbeck, Vice President

  • Autumn Pawlowski, Treasurer

  • Sandra Zuraski, Co-Treasurer

  • Camille Torres, Secretary

  • Maria Goldwyn, Education

  • Emily Simon, Collections

  • Barry Nicholson, Fund Development

  • Melissa Gambol, Past President

  • Erin M. Coe, Executive Director

Education Committee

  • Maria Goldwyn, Chair

  • Joy Macafee

  • Maarit Clay

  • Anjanette Lecher

  • Zoe Fabian

  • Barbara Hursch

  • Jilly Getola

  • Mary Franklin

  • Lynn Eusden

  • Joe Lally

  • Mary Mix, Staff Liaison

Fund Development

  • Barry Nicholson, Chair

  • Joy Macafee

  • Colleen Caravati

  • Bruce Chalmers

  • Melissa Gambol

  • Tyler Quanbeck

  • John Tobin

  • Jamie Post

  • Erin M. Coe, Executive Director

  • Willa Rose Vogel, Staff Liaison

  • Katharine Mead, Staff Liaison

Collections

  • Emily Simon, Chair

  • Laura Coleman, Co-chair

  • Camille Torres

  • Beth Dann

  • John Tobin

  • Kelly Conway

  • Marie McKee

  • Joy Macafee

  • Erin M. Coe, Executive Director

  • Amanda Lett, Staff Liaison