Vicki Saltzman has been the director of communications at the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown since 2010. She has been instrumental in helping the Clark grow into a world-renowned museum and center for academic research in the history of art. Vicki currently oversees a team of eight, managing the Clark’ s external communications, public relations, marketing, advertising, digital communications, social media, and the Clark’ s website. She works closely with local and state organizations promoting travel and tourism and has received numerous awards for her work. Vicki is a member of the board of directors for 1Berkshire and a member of the Williamstown Cultural District Committee. She will be retiring from the Clark at the end of the year.“ Vicki’ s tireless work on access and community engagement has helped make the Clark a place where everyone feels welcome,” says Olivier Meslay, Hardymon Director at the Clark.“ She is a model museum professional.”
Jay Santangelo
planted roots in the Berkshires in 2022, where they own Wander, a queer / transgender-founded, recovery-focused café and event space that has become a vital hub for creatives, community members, and connection. Jay has transformed downtown Pittsfield by creating a radically welcoming space that offers everything from locally roasted coffee and house made craft zero-proof cocktails to sober dance parties, artist workshops, drag shows, and support resources like the Berkshire Trans Exchange. Jay’ s soon-to-open community darkroom continues their mission to make art accessible and empower others through film photography. With a background in teaching photography to youth across the country and leading operations and culture at a major restaurant group, Jay is an extraordinary addition to Berkshire County.
Kerry Sullivan,
town clerk in Lenox, is retiring in December, and will be missed.“ She’ s been the most professional, efficient town clerk in Berkshire County for the last 10 years,” says former State Representative Smitty Pigatelli, whose local office she ran for 10 years.“ I love being a clerk,” says Kerry.“ I never know if I’ m talking to the winner of a Pulitzer Prize or of the zucchini festival.” Prior to her public service, this Tyringham native ran a daycare out of her home and was a paraprofessional in the local schools. As president of the Berkshire County Clerks Association, she generously donates her time to ensure that Berkshire election and other processes are held to the highest standard and is a shining example of transparency and accountability. Kerry is also on the board of the Ordinace and Rules Review Committee in Pittsfield, and a Justice of the Peace.
Join the Celebration!
Congratulations to this year’ s Berkshire 25 honorees! A reception celebrating these special people will be held at Hancock Shaker Village on Wednesday, September 17, 5:30 to 7:30 p. m.( For more information on tickets, go to hancockshakevillage. org.) Catering and drinks for the special event will be provided by Woodlife Farm Market( woodlifefarmmarket. com), Nejiame’ s Wine Cellars( nejaimeswine. com), and TÖST Beverages( tostbeverages. com). Join us at this special event!
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