People
Doris Duke
Doris Duke was one of the most philanthropic individuals of her time. She was a tobacco heiress, a preservationist, and a philanthropist.
She lived her life on her own terms. Born into wealth and privilege, she utilized her resources to steward causes she cared about and to support cultural influencers, artists, activists, and change-makers. Her lasting legacy includes her support of intangible cultural heritage, urban economic development through historic preservation, and environmental sustainability.
While she had many homes, Newport remained a special place for her. Her founding of the Newport Restoration Foundation over 50 years ago shaped the way people live in, work in, and visit the city today. Today, Rough Point—her Newport home—is open to the public as a space to learn about her life and legacy and engage with the causes she cared about and continue to impact many of our lives.
Staff & Trustees
Preservation
Alyssa Lozupone
Director of Preservation
Erica Kelley
Tenant Liaison
Kris Turgeon
Trades Initiative Manager
Margaret Back
Preservation Projects Manager
Joseph Chretien
Preservation Crew Supervisor
Peter Raposa
Mill Supervisor
Benjamin Arundale
Field Carpenter
Brian Boyle
Field & Junior Mill Carpenter
Michael Plumer
Carpenter
Peter LaLancette
Field Carpenter
Robert Rust
Painter
Ryan Fales
Painter
Kaileb Gilchrest
Painter
William Simmons
Painter
Museums
Abigail Brewer
Visitor Services Manager
Kevin Hook
Director of Facilities
Gina Tangorra
Director of Engagement & Presidential Initiatives
Kristen Costa
Senior Curator
Sebastian Meyer
Digital Content Producer & Marketing/Communications Lead
SMeyer@newportrestoration.org 401-849-7300, x104
Pamela Carolino Lima
Collections Care Technician
Caleb Goodhouse
Project Archivist
Tanya Kelley
Action Center Project Manager
actioncenter@newportrestoration.org
Lloyd Sisson
Groundskeeper
James Adams
Groundskeeper
Maria Duarte
Visitor Security Services
Administration & Finance
Bettina Bressi
Staff Accountant
Amy-Elizabeth Winsor
Chief Operating & Finance Officer
Maeve Sheehan
Human Resources Administrator
Susan Battle Development and Donor Relations Manager
SBattle@newportrestoration.org 401-849-7300, x102
Billing and Invoices
Trustees
Ms. Amelia Berkowitz
Chair
Mr. C. Hugh Hildesley MBE
Vice-Chair
Dr. M. Therese Antone
Treasurer
Mr. Mikel Folcarelli
Secretary
Mr. Philip C. Marshall
Ms. Edith McBean
Mrs. Marion Oates Charles
Trustee (1977 – 2014)
