2024 Intern Team

Akira Kluck

Akira is a senior double majoring in Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies and American Studies. They use they/them and he/him pronouns. They are a community organizer and activist.

Jerry Albarracin

Jerry is a first-year student majoring in Political Science. He enjoys collaborative organization and is excited to see the Folk Festival come together.

Megan Burns

Megan is a Sophomore American Studies Major and DRC student. She loves performing and is involved with Rutgers Cabaret Theater.

Sam Lampenfield

Sam is a Sophomore Media studies major. he enjoys film and cinematography

Faculty Directors

Dr. Maria Kennedy
Co-Director

Dr. Carla Cevasco
Co-Director

Mr. Matthew Hueston
Associate Director

Departmental Staff

Olga Lozano
Administrative Assistant

Board of Trustees

  • President: Elena Anastasiou Rossi
  • Secretary: Michael C. Gabriele
  • Rosangela Briscese
  • Gabrielle Rossi
  • Vice President: Garrett M. Broad
  • Treasurer: Natalie Abuschinow Schneider
  • William A. Aitken, Jr.
  • Allison Howard
  • Erica Gorder

Ex-Offico

  • Angus Kress Gillespie
  • Maria Kennedy
  • Carla Cevasco

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