Historic House Trust Staff

Matthew Coody
Director of External AffairsMatthew manages fundraising, communications, public programs, and special projects. After studying architecture and historic preservation at the University of Texas and Columbia University, Matthew embarked on a career in NYC’s non-profit world. His ideal day includes some combination of snorkeling and old buildings.

Giulietta Fiore
Associate Director of External AffairsGiulietta 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.

John Krawchuk
Executive DirectorJohn has long practiced historic preservation in the public service sector, with over 20 years at NYC Parks. He is a registered landscape architect with an MS in Historic Preservation from Columbia University. John enjoys exploring the diverse neighborhoods of NYC and discovering hidden historic gems, in addition to spending time with his partner and their dog Delilah at their Modernist home in Fire Island.

Danielle Monopoli
Project Development Coordinator for Historic HousesDanielle, a NYC Parks employee, coordinates all routine and emergency maintenance as part of the HHT Capital Team. Before joining HHT, Danielle received a BA in Anthropology from Drew University and an MS in Historic Preservation from Pratt Institute.

Diana Montalvo
Administrative CoordinatorDiana is HHT’s jack of all trades with a hand in finances, media design, and more. She received a B.S. in Media, Culture, & Communications from NYU, where she learned that her love of media was only fueled by historic places and material culture. Outside of work, you can find Diana sewing, baking, or hanging out with feline friends Zelda and Zora.
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
- John C. Gustafsson
- Shirley Hackel
- Theodore S. Hammer
- Paul R. Provost
- Francesca Romano
- Gary Ross
- Richard W. Southwick
- David E. Stutzman
- Dr. Nicole E. Vartanian
- Linda Yowell
- Thérèse Braddick
Ex-Officio, Dep. Commr. of Capital Projects, NYC Parks - Gonzalo Casals
Ex-Officio, Commissioner, NYC Dept. of Cultural Affairs - Gabrielle Fialkoff
Ex-Officio, Commissioner, NYC Parks - Jonathan Kuhn
Ex-Officio, Director of Art & Antiquities, NYC Parks
Directors’ Council
- Mona Abdelfatah
- Adrian Benepe
- William L. Bernhard
- Susan Berotti Boscarino
- Wanda Chin
- Olivia Cothren
- Alice B. Diamond
- Bruce D. Dixon
- Jamie Drake
- Arthur Norman Field
- Amy Freitag
- Nonnie Frelinghuysen
- Donald Friedman
- Dr. Charlotte Pickman Gertz
- Dr. Robin Harper
- Margize Howell
- Kenneth T. Jackson
- Lucy Kennedy
- Regina T. Kraft
- Deborah Krulewitch
Chair Emerita - Jack T. Linn
- Theresa Osborne
- Joseph Pierson
- Robert C. Quinlan
- Jesse Y. Ramos
- Cordell Reaves
- Frank E. Sanchis III
- Gretchen Sorin
- Joan N. Taubner
- Eric K. Washington
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