GlassRoots - Newark Glass Arts Center
GlassRoots - Newark Glass Arts Center
GlassRoots - Newark Glass Arts Center
Karen Gonon

Karen Gonon

Director of Development 
kgonon@glassroots.org

Karen is a development professional who has worked with arts & education organizations throughout her career. Her experience includes prospect research, grant writing, campaign planning & execution, gifts cultivation & stewardship, & events & volunteer management. Her previous positions include Director of Development at New Jersey SEEDS, Senior Consultant with Semple BIxel Associates, & Director of Programs with the American Academy in Rome. Karen holds a Master’s in Education from Harvard University and is a lifelong advocate for educational access and equity.

Ellen Brown
Director of Business Development

Trish Buggy
Teaching Artist

Alexander Cubano
Administrative Assistant

Andrea David
Teaching Artist

Sandy Eldeiry
Teaching Artist

Giovanna Eley
Teaching Artist

Karen Gonon
Director of Development

Ron Johnson
Glassblower

Michelle Knox
Director of Programs

Carol Losos
Executive Director

Richard Paz
Teaching Artist

Danna Peña
Teaching Artist

Jose Angel Ruano
Teaching Artist

Ghislaine Sabiti
Teaching Artist

Krista Scenna
Director of Marketing & Communications

Jeremy Unterman
Studio Manager

Lisandra Wieters
Teaching Artist