Our Staff
Jenny Chang, MBA
Executive Director
jchang@broomearts.org
Jenny Chang is an arts leader and marketing strategist with nearly 15 years of experience in the field. Born in Buffalo, New York, Jenny has contributed to the arts communities of diverse cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Taipei, and Binghamton. Most recently, Jenny started The ARTing Project, an initiative focused on producing artist interview videos for emerging artists worldwide, while also conducting marketing analytics for national social good campaigns with the Ad Council.
Prior to these roles, Jenny served as the Gallery & Events Manager at the Broome County Arts Council, where she played a vital role in the establishing the Artisan Gallery. As part of the inaugural staff, she managed monthly exhibitions, led the launch of Shop Art, and initiated digital programs for online exhibitions. Before returning to the East Coast, Jenny oversaw marketing activities and gallery partnerships for LIULI, a global art brand.
Jenny holds an MBA from Binghamton University School of Management and a Master’s degree in Cultural & Literary Studies. She resides in Broome County with her husband and child.
Beth Shumaker
Executive Assistant
executiveassistant@broomearts.org
Beth has lived most of her life in Binghamton. After raising her family, she returned to the workforce in office administrative roles. Beth has done extensive work in non-profit organizations including Make A Wish and A Room to Heal. After losing her son Sean to cancer at the age of 21, Beth created the Sean Standing Strong Memorial Fund, a non-profit for young adults with cancer, to provide financial assistance for educational and recreational pursuits. The organization was able to award grants to seventeen people.
Zoha Khan
Programs and Marketing Coordinator
zkhan@broomearts.org
Zoha graduated from Binghamton University with a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and a minor in Theatre. Previously, she worked as the marketing intern for the Broome County Arts Council alongside interning with the Binghamton University Department of Theatre. In her spare time, she enjoys taking photos, reading fantasy novels, and prepping for her next Dungeons and Dragons campaign.
Muren Lum
Sales & Marketing Associate
mlum@broomearts.org
Muren Lum received her Master’s degrees in Cultural Anthropology from Binghamton University, and in Visual Arts Administration from NYU. During her time in NYC she interned at Christie’s, Open Society Foundation, Fou Gallery and Chambers Fine Art. Originally from Beijing, China, Muren now resides in Broome County with her husband, daughter and three Shibas. She enjoys metal casting, and making jewelry with rocks and textiles.
Constance Barnes
Gallery and Education Manager
cbarnes@broomearts.org
Connie Barnes has been living and working in the Southern Tier for more than 40 years. Currently a founding board member of VINES (Volunteers Improving Neighborhood Environments) and a long-time board member of the Broome County Public Library, she also served as a founding board member of Binghamton Imaginink, an arts and science-based organization featuring the DaVinci Festival. As Executive Director of the Edward L Rose Conservancy, PA, she helped create the long-running semi-annual art exhibition Images of Susquehanna County.
As co-owner and event coordinator for RiverRead Books, she hosted monthly art shows and opened the doors for many author readings, poetry gatherings and music events. She looks forward to working with BCAC in the creation of another great ‘Third Place’ in Broome County.
Ann Pellegrino
Gallery and Marketing Associate
artisangallery@broomearts.org
Under the studio name Spotgirl Design, Ann Pellegrino is a freelance art director, designer, illustrator, and lettering artist. She has also completed many projects as a muralist, including giving a new look to Blossom the Cow at the Discovery Center in 2021. Ann received a BFA in Communication Design from University of Buffalo and has been a Broome County resident since 2005. She is proud to be part of our vibrant Broome Arts community and especially enjoys connecting with and supporting other artists.
Program Volunteers
Wendy Neuberger
PURSUIT Mindfulness and Meditation Instructor
Events Volunteer
Alexandra Davis
Equinox Press
Broome Art Trail
Site Coordinator
Hannah Kim
Artist
Gallery Volunteer
Frank Chang
Artist, Lecturer in the Department of Art and Design at Binghamton University, Artist in Residence Program Coordinator
Colleen Huebner
Fund Development Committee Member
Broome Arts Mirror
Barb Van Atta Krongold
Editor
George Basler
Contributor
Nancy Oliveri
Contributor
Tony Villecco
Contributor
Board of Directors
Nick Cortese
President
Associate Attorney, Coughlin & Gerhart LLP
David W. Mixter, Ph.D.
Vice President, Board Development Chair
Research Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies and Anthropology, Binghamton University
Tad Cline
Treasurer
TechMD
Cindy Henry
Secretary
Artist, Art Educator,
Union-Endicott Central School District
Orazio Salati
Programs & Membership Chair
Gallery Owner, Orazio Salati Studio & Gallery
Artist
Greg Chianis, AIA
Partner, Chianis & Anderson Architects, PLLC
Artist
Richard G. Nolan
Elizabeth Garufi
Fund Development Chair
Marketing Manager – Garufi Law PC
Rose Olsen
Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce
Talent and Education Director