MASSCREATIVE

Our organization envisions a Commonwealth of Massachusetts where arts, culture and creativity are an expected, well-funded and valued part of everyday life, recognized for the significant impact on building civic engagement and economically vibrant, equitable communities.

MASSCreative advances the advocacy learning, cross-sector alliances and organizing efforts necessary for a more equitable and inclusive arts, cultural and creative sector for all in Massachusetts.

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Learn more about our policy priorities to address the most pressing needs of the creative sector.

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WHO

    • Emily Ruddock, Executive Director

    • Richeline Cadet, Director of Organizing

    • Kelsey Rode, Director of External Relations

    • Kara Elliott-Ortega

      • Board Chair

      • Chief of Arts and Culture, City of Boston

      • Region: City of Boston

      • Bio

    • Justin Kang

      • Vice Chair

      • Co-Founder and General Partner, Visible Hands

      • Region: City of Boston

      • Bio

    • Wayne Kennard

      • Treasurer

      • CEO and Co-Foundation, Network 315, Inc.

      • Region: Metro West

      • Bio

    • Harold Steward

      • Clerk

      • Executive Director and Cultural Strategist, The Theatre Offensive

      • Region: Boston

      • Bio

    • Susan Chinsen

      • Associate Producer, ArtsEmerson and Founder, Boston Asian American Film Festival

      • Region: South Shore

      • Bio

    • Jo-Ann Davis, JD, EdM

      • Region: Greater Springfield

      • Bio

    • Barbara Wallace Grossman

      • Professor of Theatre, Tufts University

      • Region: Metro West

      • Bio

    • Rodrigo Guerrero

      • Program Director, Boston BEAM

      • Region: Boston

      • Bio

    • Andréa (Drea) Hudson

      • Founder and CEO, Booger Money and Manager of New Media Growth & Distribution, HubSpot

      • Region: Boston

      • Bio

    • Debra J’Anthony, Executive Director

      • Academy of Music Theatre

      • Region: Pioneer Valley

      • Bio

    • Richard G. Maloney

      • Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the Performing Arts Administration Graduate Program, New York University

      • Region: Metro West

      • Bio

    • Nora Maroulis

      • Senior Director of Development and Communications, Emily Dickinson Museum

      • Region: Pioneer Valley

      • Bio

    • Christine McCarthy

      • Chief Executive Officer, Provincetown Art Association and Museum

      • Region: Cape and Islands

      • Bio

    • Maurice Parent

      • Co-Founder and Executive Director, The Front Porch Arts Collective

      • Region: Boston

      • Bio

    • Russell (Rus) J. Peotter

      • Region: Berkshire County

      • Bio

    • Marinell Rousmaniere

      • President & CEO, EdVestors

      • Region: Boston

      • Bio

    • Malcolm L. Sherman

      • Region: Metro West

      • Bio

    • Troy Siebels

      • Executive Director, The Hanover Theatre

      • Region: Worcester

      • Bio

    • Perry Wu

      • Litigation Attorney, DLA Piper LLP (US)

      • Region: Metro West

      • Bio