Sharon Timmel

Sharon Timmel is an experienced professional in arts administration and development, currently serving as the Senior Development Director at the New England Foundation for the Arts since October 2015. Prior to this role, Sharon held various positions at ZUMIX from August 2011 to October 2015, including Development Director and Development & Communications Manager, where significant achievements included raising approximately $700,000 in foundation and government support and managing comprehensive grant writing efforts. Earlier experience includes roles as Marketing and Development Coordinator at More Than Words and ZUMIX Radio & Marketing Coordinator, where project management and event promotion skills were honed. Sharon's educational background includes a Master’s Degree in Arts Administration from Boston University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and Sociology from Villanova University.