Michele G. Berman

A Washington resident for over 50 years, Michele is a native of Newark, New Jersey. She holds a BS degree from Russell Sage College and has done graduate work at George Washington University and the International Institute of Interior Design.

When first arriving in the DC area, Michele taught school in Arlington County, Virginia. In the early 70’s she became a founding partner in White-Berman Interior Design and then FWB & Co. Both of these firms specialized in commercial and residential design, space planning, model home design, and art acquisition. FWB was chosen as one of the city’s top interior design firms by Washingtonian Magazine.

At Arena Stage Michele currently serves as co-chair of Nominating for 2019/20. She has chaired the Development Committee, the Nominating Committee and served as chair for several Living Stage and Community Engagement benefits. The Spring 2016 “Evening with Ana Gasteyer”, the Arena Wine Auctions, 50th-anniversary gala, Sophisticated Ladies, and Camelot gala were all chaired or co-chaired by Michele. She is most proud of co-chairing the Gala celebrating the opening of the Mead Center with Beth Newburger Schwartz.