Historic House Trust Staff

Meredith S. Horsford

Executive Director

Meredith holds dual roles as the Executive Director of HHT and Director of Historic Houses at NYC Parks. She most recently led the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum Alliance where she significantly expanded community engagement, fundraising, and interpretation of the museum. She has spent her career stewarding NYC historic house museums, including previous tenure as Deputy Director at HHT and as Executive Director of Gracie Mansion Conservancy.

Amy Woodin

Architectural Conservator

As a member of the HHT Capital Team, Amy oversees all aspects of public and privately funded design, construction, and conservation projects. Prior to joining HHT and NYC Parks, she was a Landmarks Preservationist with the NYC LPC and worked at the New York Landmarks Conservancy. She holds an MFA in Historic Preservation from Savannah College of Art & Design.

Giulietta Fiore

Deputy Director

Giulietta is responsible for a variety of fundraising and engagement initiatives at HHT. She attended McGill University and has a background in archaeology and house museum management. A beginner open water swimmer, she hopes to one day swim past the Little Red Lighthouse.

Danielle Monopoli

Architectural Conservator

As a member of the HHT Capital Team, Danielle oversees all aspects of public and privately funded design, construction, and conservation projects. Prior to this role, she worked as the Project Development Coordinator for HHT managing all routine and emergency maintenance. She holds an MS in Historic Preservation from Pratt Institute.

Lexi Echelman

Project Development Coordinator

Lexi is responsible for managing all routine and emergency maintenance at our partner sites. His internship with our partner site Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum inspired him to complete his M.A. in Museum Studies at NYU. Since then, he’s worked with the Stepping Stones Historic Home, Urban Park Rangers, and Bronx River Alliance. His passions for connecting the public to their neighborhood parks and bringing NYC’s historic homes to life spans ten years in the field.

Rebecca Tokofsky

Development Coordinator

Rebecca supports fundraising and development efforts at HHT through grant management, event planning and Board relations. Prior to this role, she worked for the NYC Parks department supporting community engagement and events in multiple boroughs. She attended UCLA studying Geography and Dance and is eager to ensure public access to and participation with historic and cultural sites for all New Yorkers.

Sheri Durkee Shestak

Major Gifts Officer

Sheri helps to oversee a variety of fundraising and development efforts for HHT including its donor relationships, corporate and foundation partnerships, special events and grant writing. She also assists with communication and marketing initiatives. She graduated from Princeton University, and holds a Master of Public Administration degree from Baruch College.

Nathalie Diaz

Administrative Coordinator

Administrative Coordinator of the Historic House Trust, is responsible for general administration, financial management, human resources, and more. With six years of administrative experience including at a nonprofit organization in the Bronx working with immigrant and Latin American families creating civil engagement, empowerment, and education throughout her community. She is currently in the process of obtaining her degree in Human Services from Westchester Community College. As a member of the Historic House Trust team, she can finally put her love for history and love for community together. As a Bronx native, Poe Cottage is her favorite historic house. In her free time, you can find Nathalie planning and hosting family gatherings and volunteering throughout the Bronx.

Board of Directors

Directors’ Council

• Mona Abdelfatah
  
• Adrian Benepe
  
• Susan Berotti Boscarino
  
• Phil Ballman
  
• Wanda Chin
  
• Matthew Coody
  
• Olivia Cothren
  
• Lisa De Luca
  
• Michael Devonshire
  
• Alice B. Diamond
  
• Jamie Drake
  
• Donald Friedman
  
• Dr. Robin Harper
  
• Erica Harper
  
• Margize Howell
  
• Loycent Gorden
  
• Dr. Charlotte Pickman Gertz
  
• Joseph Pierson
  
• Jack T. Linn
  
• Deborah Krulewitch
  Chair Emerita
• Regina T. Kraft
  
• Peggy King Jorde
  
• Paul R. Provost
  
• Gary Ross
  
• Frank E. Sanchis III
  
• Erin White