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Business Development & Marketing

Donald C. Reagan

Chief Business Development & Marketing Officer
In Don’s role, as Chief Business Development & Marketing Officer, he is responsible for enhancing revenue-generating activities, driving scalable financial growth, and expanding membership for the New England Historic Genealogical Society.

Alex Garcia

HubSpot Administrator
As a HubSpot Administrator in the Business Development and Marketing department, Alex oversees marketing automation processes such as email marketing, Facebook advertising, and Google advertising.

Digital Strategy & Communications

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Claire Vail

Vice President for Digital Strategy and Communications
Claire has twenty years of experience as a digital marketing and content strategist for high-profile institutions in higher education, publishing, and media.

Scott Colby

Director of Database Search & Technology
Scott Colby joined the American Ancestors Staff in July 2021. He oversees the database search and tree technology for AmericanAncestors.org.

Thomas Grebenchick

Digital Content Producer
Thomas is responsible for conceptualizing and creating websites and other digital collateral. He also writes and edits copy for use across American Ancestors' digital platforms, and assists in digital communications strategy.

Andy Hanson-Dvoracek

Systems Architect
Andy is originally from Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Having studied guitar and musicology in Boston and Iowa, he has presented research on video game music and minimalist music.

Amy Joyce

Creative Director
Amy joined the American Ancestors / American Ancestors team in 2018. She has over 20 years of design experience, which includes past work with the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, the Boston Herald, and Pearson Education.

Isabella Kehl

Social Media Coordinator
As a member of the communications team, Isabella manages the organization’s social media presence across both the American Ancestors and 10 Million Names platforms.

Member Services

Renise Wheaton

Manager of Member Services
Renise graduated from UMass Amherst with a BA in Anthropology and a minor in Japanese Studies. While there, she worked as an Event Planner and Office Manager for the Center of Multicultural Advancement and Student Success at UMass.

Lily Schwartz

Member Services Associate
Lily graduated from Smith College with a BA in English Literature and a concentration in archival studies. While there, she worked in the Smith College Special Collections as a reading room assistant.

Valerie Tobin

Member Services Associate
Val graduated from UMass Boston with a BA in Anthropology and a minor in Classical Studies. During college, Val was part of her school choirs and has studied music for over a decade.