Board of Trustees

Sir Jonathan Bate, CBE, FBA, FRSL – Chair
David Campbell, FRSL – Vice-Chair
Victoria Gray, FRSL – Secretary
Joe Versace – Treasurer
Alexandra Jacobus – Trustee
Merve Emre – Trustee
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Foundation Staff

Ellyn Toscano, Executive Director
Judy Makanda, Director of Finance & Operations
Billy Hamilton, Director of Facilities & Risk Management
Nina Stemwedel, Chief of Staff
Andreas Yuíza, Grants Manager
Nunyala Sogbo, Manager of Residencies & Programs
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Casa Ecco Staff

Terezie Jenisova, Manager of Finance & Operations
Jay Deshpande, Site Director
Ugo Venini, Gardener
Marilena Ortelli, Housekeeper
Durdane Tolu, Housekeeper
Beppino Salvadori, Cook
Angela Sacchi, Jolly
Ferdinando Casillo, Waiter

Hawthornden Castle Staff

Hamish Robinson, Site Director
Caroline Miller, Manager of Finance & Operations
Gillian McNulty, Head Housekeeper
Debbie Inglis, Housekeeper
Ruth Shannon, Cook
Andrew Ratcliffe, Assistant Cook
Leesa McInnes, Library Intern

Hawthornden Brooklyn Staff

Lauren Goldenberg, Site Director
Mateo Ruiz González, Residency Assistant
Aishat Jalloh, Residency Assistant
Dan Kraines, Residency Assistant
Eva Ives, Library Assistant