The Historic New Harmony Advisory Board brings together people who care deeply about this place and its stories. Board members include community leaders, scholars, preservation professionals and others with expertise relevant to our mission. They provide guidance on everything from collections strategy to program development to community partnerships.
Good advice matters. These board members help us think through complicated questions, connect us with resources and expertise we need and make sure we're serving the communities we exist to serve: residents of New Harmony, visitors, researchers, students and anyone interested in what happened here.听
| Chair | Silvia Rode |
| Vice Chair, Development | Trudy Stock |
| Vice Chair, Special Events | Katie Waters |
| Vice Chair, Community Engagement | Andrew Wilson |
| Vice Chair, University Engagement | Kevin Valadares |
| Vice Chair, Nominating Committee | Marsh Davis |
| Lora Arneberg | Kati Schultheis Guenther | Tara Overton |
| Bix Branson | Tom Guggenheim | Laurie Parker |
| Kent Brasseale | Matt Hanka | Stella Ress |
| Lisa Brooks | Ron Henderson | Silvia Rode |
| Greg Brown | Jan Kahle | Ronald Romain |
| Vicki Campbell | Jeffrey Knight | Trudy Stock |
| Marsh Davis | Mark Krahling | Kevin Valadares |
| Del Doughty | Caroline D. Lewis | Karen Walker |
| John Dunn | Jeanne Maudlin | Katie Waters |
| William Elliott | Richard McCoy | Barbara Coyle Williams |
| Judy Griffin | Paul Moser | Brian Williams |
| John H. Grizzell | William Muller | Linda Willis |
| Mary Beth Guard | Barbara Northern | Andrew Wilson |
| Ed Jones |
| Marylu Sonntag |
| Ann Stack |
| Connie Weinzapfel |
| Executive Committee | Silvia Rode, Chair |
| Trudy Stock, Vice-Chair Development | |
| Katie Waters, Vice-Chair Special Events | |
| Andrew Wilson, Vice-Chair Community Engagement | |
| Kevin Valadares, Vice-Chair of University Engagement | |
| Nominating Committee | Marsh Davis, Chair |
| Development Committee | Trudy Stock, Chair |
| Special Events Committee | Katie Waters, Chair |
| Community Engagement | Andrew Wilson, Chair |
| University Engagement | Kevin Valadares, Chair |
The Advisory Board meets quarterly to discuss Historic New Harmony's work and provide guidance on strategic priorities. Board members:
Board members don't manage day-to-day operations (that's the staff's job). They ask good questions, share their expertise and help us think bigger and more strategically about our work.
We're always interested in hearing from people who care about New Harmony's history and want to support Historic New Harmony's mission. If you have expertise or connections that might be valuable, or if you're passionate about this work and want to help, reach out to Diane Sanders at desanders@usi.edu.听
We look for board members who bring diverse perspectives, relevant expertise, genuine interest in the work and willingness to actively engage. Board service is volunteer work, but it's meaningful work that shapes how Historic New Harmony serves communities and preserves history.听
Questions about the Advisory Board? Contact Diane Sanders at desanders@usi.edu or 812-682-4488.