About

The Council

Stephanie Janes is the Senior Communications Manager for Celebrity Series of Boston. This non-profit presenting organisation brings Boston’s best in visual and performing art. Ms. Janes works also for the Celebrity Series of Boston. Ms. Janes earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware in Music Performance. Janes is a University of Delaware vocal performance graduate and an M.S. Drexel University M.S. UMass Boston holds a Certificate In Leadership.

Tory Bullock describes himself as a hungry, thirsty, human being.

Tory Bullock is described by one word: hungry Hungry for community, knowledge, and growth. Tory is a Boston-based actor/writer/director. He has been acting professionally as an actor since 2005. At eighteen, he founded ARTiculation (a Boston-based poetry meets theatre collective), and has been touring throughout the United States ever since. With his collective experience and a strong sense of community, he has been creating underground events for four years to bridge the gap among artist communities across the city. Although he loves Boston as an artist, he admits that it can be very lonely. By joining the BCC board, he hopes to be able to lend a hand to those who are struggling to realize their visions.

Abigail Norman is Executive Director of Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts. Abigail Norman, the Executive Director, Eliot school of fine & applied arts, inspires people from all walks to be creative and skilled. The Eliot also offers classes at its Jamaica Plain schools in furniture and fiber art as well as fashion/books/paper.

Nia, Marketing and Outreach Director of Boston Neighborhood Network Television, is Nia.

Nia is a University of Miami alumni. MTV and Russell Simmons and MTV, MTV Def Poetry.

Nia is a Bostonian. Her ambitions have taken her to New York City. San Francisco. Atlanta. And back again. With her passion and professionalism, she creates memorable events that pay close attention to the details.

Nick has always been interested in employment opportunities and supporting causes that would allow him to be a change agent.

“I am only one, yet I am one. “I cannot do all things, but I am capable of doing some. Because I can’t do it all, it is okay to try.

~ Helen Keller

Nia enjoys being a singer and cook. She also volunteers her time to help others.

Edrie, a Dorchester native, and Emerson College alumni, is proud that Dorchester is her home. Edrie obtained a work-study role at The Majestic Theatre. This allowed her to help restore the old theatre to its former glory.

Derek Lumpkins, Executive Director of Discover Roxbury. This non-profit, artist-run organization promotes civic involvement through tours and events. Lumpkins was Executive Director of Discover Roxbury during this tenure.

Roxbury Open Studios was expanded and grown by me

Founded Black & White Party. Roxbury’s annual art fundraising event.

Pop up galleries have been brand and built in Dudley Square.

Help with design of Roxbury walking tours;

Led cultural interchange for artists to Barcelona (one Boston’s Sister Cities).

Derek Lumpkins loves to create new opportunities and benefits for independent artists as much as the whole community. He attended Swarthmore College, Boston Latin School, and Swarthmore College. He earned his Master’s degree at London’s School of Oriental and African Studies. He studied at the School Of Oriental and African Studies in London (M.A.

AubreCarreonAguilar is a Project manager at the Executive Office Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts.

Chika Offurum is an advertising/marketing executive with over sixteen years experience in media buying, account management, television and film marketing. Since the age of 12, she has worked in a variety WGBH Boston marketing capacities engaging Boston-based and public media audiences. She is currently the Marketing manager for AMERICAN EXPERIENCE which is PBS’s iconic history series. She is a Brighton resident and currently serves her fifth year on the Boston Cultural Council.

Yaritza Pena

Yaritza Pera is a Bowdoin College graduate who received a Bachelors degree in Asian Studies. Fashion Project helps fashion be a positive force. They establish a marketplace where gently-used designer clothes and accessories are sold. These clothes and accessories are donated directly by the donor to charity. This generates 100 times more charity donations that traditional thrift shops.

Lisa Bello

Lisa Bello (singer/songwriter) has received numerous Boston Music Awards. She is a mother to a baby girl aged 13 months.

Pricilla Rojas

Priscilla hails from Chicago and is an Audit Senior Manager at John Hancock. She has extensive experience in international business with more than 12 countries.

Priscilla served as a member of Metropolitans for Citi Performing Arts Center Steering Committee.

Priscilla attributes a lot of her success with both community-based and school-based dancing programs. She is passionately dedicated to closing the Boston art education gap.

Shawn Radley

Kendall Concerts is home to a Talent Buyer as well as Developing Artist Management. Shawn has over 20 years experience in concert promotion, artist handling, and talent procurement at all levels. Shawn has been a consultant to both national and regional recording artists.

Ann Moritz

Ann Moritz, principal of Moritz Advisory Group, is Ann Moritz. Ann Moritz is the principal at Moritz Consulting Group. She also serves as the Steering Committee of Boston Busing/Desegregation Project. Ann designed the BSO Diversity Committee and the Boston Pops’ annual Gospel Night. She was also co-founded and chaired!CelebrateMilton! Milton. Ann served as Outward Bound’s trustee in Boston. Ann created and headed the Diversity and Inclusion Committee. She also has a PhD in educational research. At Lesley University, she is adjunct faculty. She is married with David Arnold (writer/photographer), and they have two adult kids.