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Nonprofit Committee

Coordinates events and initiatives designed to support the nonprofit community. Includes informal networking events, periodic guest speakers and targeted workshops. The group also seeks to build valuable and lasting partnerships between for-profit and nonprofit members of the chamber.
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Adrienne Hartzell Knudsen

Newton Cultural Alliance

Paula Jacobson

Charles River YMCA

Josephine McNeil

CAN-DO

Elizabeth Moore

Cappella Clausura, Inc.

Emily O'Neil

New Art Center in Newton

Sara Pollock DeMedeiros

West Suburban YMCA

Sandra Rizkallah

Plugged In Band Program

Hilary Ryan

Charles River Center

David Sellers

John M. Barry Boys and Girls Club
Chair

Leandra Sharron

Spark Newton

I'm an arts and nonprofit operations professional with over seven years of experience as a community arts and nonprofit operations leader and large scale event producer. As Executive Director of Spark Newton, I'm committed to accessibility, using thoughtful systems and processes to strengthen arts and cultural programming that fosters community connection and expands opportunities for all. Previously, I served as Director of Operations for the Boston Book Festival, where I oversaw event management, financial tracking, and sponsorship. My career has been rooted in nonprofit and arts organizations and creating operational foundations that support mission-driven work.I hold a BA in Arts Management & Theatre from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking and camping and I remain deeply motivated by work that brings people together.

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