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BOARD OF DIRECTORSJohn D'Amato, President
Emil DiLollo, Vice President Michael L. McClain, Secretary Peg DiOrio, Treasurer Lawson Brigham Adam Bundy William Y. Clark III Frank Emmett Mary Fran Gleason Lily Hoffman Martin Levenstein Thomas Milton, Jr. Jonathan Smith Pamela Ward |
Staff
Nanette Lawrenson, Executive Director
execdirector@shelterislandhistorical.org
Nanette retired as Vice President for Tiffany & Co. to work as a consultant for not-for-profit organizations and specialized in strategic planning and capital campaign management. As VP for Tiffany & Co., she served on many not-for-profit boards and committees. In the past 20 years, Nanette has worked with more than 30 not-for-profit organizations with a variety of missions including cultural, schools, environmental, health and human services, and houses of worship.
Photo by Meaghan Derby
execdirector@shelterislandhistorical.org
Nanette retired as Vice President for Tiffany & Co. to work as a consultant for not-for-profit organizations and specialized in strategic planning and capital campaign management. As VP for Tiffany & Co., she served on many not-for-profit boards and committees. In the past 20 years, Nanette has worked with more than 30 not-for-profit organizations with a variety of missions including cultural, schools, environmental, health and human services, and houses of worship.
Photo by Meaghan Derby
Rachel C. Lucas-Beruan, Archivist
archivist@shelterislandhistorical.org
Rachel grew up on the East End of Long Island and studied Stage Management at Boston University. Since graduating, she has been traveling around the United States working at various opera companies. Through opera, she realized her love of history. She recently began studying at the University of Buffalo to get her Masters in Library and Information Science. Rachel is happy to be back in this beautiful place to help preserve and share the rich history of the Island.
archivist@shelterislandhistorical.org
Rachel grew up on the East End of Long Island and studied Stage Management at Boston University. Since graduating, she has been traveling around the United States working at various opera companies. Through opera, she realized her love of history. She recently began studying at the University of Buffalo to get her Masters in Library and Information Science. Rachel is happy to be back in this beautiful place to help preserve and share the rich history of the Island.
Lucas Deupree, Museum Collections Coordinator
museumcollections@shelterislandhistorical.org
Lucas was born and raised in New Jersey and grew up spending his weekends and summers on Shelter Island. After graduating from Wesleyan University, where he studied Film and American Literature, Lucas returned to Shelter Island full-time and started volunteering at the Historical Society while working at Black Cat Books. Lucas is thrilled to now be part of the team here, where he can put his passion for organizing and cataloguing to use. Lucas loves watching old movies, reading new books, and the Green Trail at Mashomack.
Amy Taylor Adkison, Children's Education Coordinator
childrenseducation@shelterislandhistorical.org
Amy led the 2021 Time Travelers Program this past summer with excitement and energy, and looks forward to developing programs for children of all ages. Before moving to Shelter Island, she was a fifth grade teacher in Fort Myers, FL, specializing in language arts and social studies. Believing that all children are uniquely created with individual gifts and talents, Amy is also an education coach, empowering students through better self-understanding. Amy earned a Master of Arts in Teaching from Columbia International University in Columbia, SC. She is a member of the Shelter Island Presbyterian Church, where her husband, Steve, is the Pastor. She is a friend to all people, animals, and nature.
Photo by Taylor Gabrovic.
childrenseducation@shelterislandhistorical.org
Amy led the 2021 Time Travelers Program this past summer with excitement and energy, and looks forward to developing programs for children of all ages. Before moving to Shelter Island, she was a fifth grade teacher in Fort Myers, FL, specializing in language arts and social studies. Believing that all children are uniquely created with individual gifts and talents, Amy is also an education coach, empowering students through better self-understanding. Amy earned a Master of Arts in Teaching from Columbia International University in Columbia, SC. She is a member of the Shelter Island Presbyterian Church, where her husband, Steve, is the Pastor. She is a friend to all people, animals, and nature.
Photo by Taylor Gabrovic.
Yvonne Purcell, Havens Store Manager
havensstore@shelterislandhistorical.org
Yvonne was born and raised on Shelter Island, graduated from Shelter Island School, and has a degree in Recreational Management from Vermont College. She worked as Traveling Manager in the Boston area for "Things Remembered" where she reorganized and restored poorly performing stores, improving profitability. After moving back to Shelter Island, she began her 28-year career with Verizon in Manhattan and the Hamptons. After retiring from Verizon, Yvonne had a successful career in real estate at M. Wein Realty, Inc. on Shelter Island. She enjoys golf and was a volunteer trustee who also ran the Golf Shop at the Shelter Island Country Club for three years. She is a member of the Shelter Island Garden Club, and was very active with the Junior Garden Club. Yvonne's family has a long history with the Historical Society and she is thrilled to continue that connection.
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havensstore@shelterislandhistorical.org
Yvonne was born and raised on Shelter Island, graduated from Shelter Island School, and has a degree in Recreational Management from Vermont College. She worked as Traveling Manager in the Boston area for "Things Remembered" where she reorganized and restored poorly performing stores, improving profitability. After moving back to Shelter Island, she began her 28-year career with Verizon in Manhattan and the Hamptons. After retiring from Verizon, Yvonne had a successful career in real estate at M. Wein Realty, Inc. on Shelter Island. She enjoys golf and was a volunteer trustee who also ran the Golf Shop at the Shelter Island Country Club for three years. She is a member of the Shelter Island Garden Club, and was very active with the Junior Garden Club. Yvonne's family has a long history with the Historical Society and she is thrilled to continue that connection.
Photo by Robin Saidman. Click here to visit vitaledgeaid.org/robin-saidman/
Alexandra M. Binder, Marketing Coordinator
communications@shelterislandhistorical.org
Alexandra grew up on Shelter Island and graduated from Shelter Island School. She spent much of her childhood volunteering for the Society’s fundraising events with her mother and aunt. For two summers during High School she worked as the Summer Intern. After graduating summa cum laude from SUNY Stony Brook with a BS in Business Management/Sustainable Studies, she found her way back to the Society and was hired as an Office Assistant. Over the next five years, Alexandra’s position changed and expanded until she held the position of Business Manager.
After starting a family and briefly pursuing another career opportunity, Alexandra feels that working for the Society as the Marketing Coordinator is like “coming home.” It is the place she feels she is meant to be and is particularly pleased that her sons will be able to experience the virtues of the Society and The History Center as well.
Photo by Robin Saidman. Click here to visit vitaledgeaid.org/robin-saidman/
communications@shelterislandhistorical.org
Alexandra grew up on Shelter Island and graduated from Shelter Island School. She spent much of her childhood volunteering for the Society’s fundraising events with her mother and aunt. For two summers during High School she worked as the Summer Intern. After graduating summa cum laude from SUNY Stony Brook with a BS in Business Management/Sustainable Studies, she found her way back to the Society and was hired as an Office Assistant. Over the next five years, Alexandra’s position changed and expanded until she held the position of Business Manager.
After starting a family and briefly pursuing another career opportunity, Alexandra feels that working for the Society as the Marketing Coordinator is like “coming home.” It is the place she feels she is meant to be and is particularly pleased that her sons will be able to experience the virtues of the Society and The History Center as well.
Photo by Robin Saidman. Click here to visit vitaledgeaid.org/robin-saidman/
Laura Colfer, Bookkeeper
business@shelterislandhistorical.org
Laura has a B.A. in Business and Accounting from Dowling College and over 15 years’ experience working with local businesses on the north fork of Long Island. She also works as a full-time Teacher’s Assistant at Tuckahoe Common School District in Southampton. Laura grew up in Lake Grove, NY, and summered on both the south and north forks. She dreamed of moving to the area full-time, and in 2003 that dream became a reality when she moved to Greenport with her husband and two children, Shannon and Aidan. She loves to cook and offers catering services to family and friends. She is passionate about gardening, cans local produce, and enjoys making her own soap and herbal pillows.
business@shelterislandhistorical.org
Laura has a B.A. in Business and Accounting from Dowling College and over 15 years’ experience working with local businesses on the north fork of Long Island. She also works as a full-time Teacher’s Assistant at Tuckahoe Common School District in Southampton. Laura grew up in Lake Grove, NY, and summered on both the south and north forks. She dreamed of moving to the area full-time, and in 2003 that dream became a reality when she moved to Greenport with her husband and two children, Shannon and Aidan. She loves to cook and offers catering services to family and friends. She is passionate about gardening, cans local produce, and enjoys making her own soap and herbal pillows.