Historic House Trust Staff

Giulietta Fiore
Executive DirectorGiulietta 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.

Amy Woodin
Architectural ConservatorAs 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.

Danielle Monopoli
Architectural Conservator
Rebecca Tokofsky
Development CoordinatorRebecca 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 OfficerSheri 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 CoordinatorAdministrative 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

- Lisa Ackerman
Chair - Franny Eberhart
Vice Chair - Renee Ring
Vice Chair - Cynthia C. Wainwright
Vice Chair - Scott L. Sanders
Treasurer - Betty Cohen
Secretary - Christopher Shyer
Board Development - Suzanne Stirn Ainslie
- Myra J. Biblowit
- Julie Blackburn
- Catherine Bradley
- Diana Chapin
- Kevin Dieterich
- Michael Goldblum
- Shirley Hackel
- Theodore S. Hammer
- Paul R. Provost
- Francesca Romano
- Richard W. Southwick
- David E. Stutzman
- Dr. Nicole E. Vartanian
- Thérèse Braddick
Ex-Officio, Dep. Commr. of Capital Projects, NYC Parks - Laurie Cumbo
Ex-Officio, Commissioner, NYC Dept. of Cultural Affairs - Susan M. Donoghue
Ex-Officio, Commissioner, NYC Parks - Jonathan Kuhn
Ex-Officio, Director of Art & Antiquities, NYC Parks
Directors’ Council
- Loycent Gorden
- Peggy King Jorde
- Erica Harper
- Phil Ballman
- Mona Abdelfatah
- Adrian Benepe
- Susan Berotti Boscarino
- Wanda Chin
- Olivia Cothren
- Alice B. Diamond
- Gary Ross
- Bruce D. Dixon
- Jamie Drake
- Arthur Norman Field
- Nonnie Frelinghuysen
- Donald Friedman
- Dr. Charlotte Pickman Gertz
- Dr. Robin Harper
- Margize Howell
- Michael Devonshire
- Regina T. Kraft
- Deborah Krulewitch
Chair Emerita - Jack T. Linn
- Joseph Pierson
- Robert C. Quinlan
- Frank E. Sanchis III
- Joan N. Taubner
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