The Board of Directors
The
Board of Directors supports and implements the vision of the orchestra
while assuming the legal responsibility of the organization.
Lisa McIlrath, President
Lisa
Mc Ilrath holds a DEA degree from the University of Jussieu in Paris,
France, a B.S. degree from MIT, a M.S. degree from the University of
Texas and a PhD in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from
MIT. She is an internationally recognized expert in the field of
3D architecture for microcircuitry and is the CEO of R3Logic,
a
company specializing in the research and development of CAD solutions
for designing 3 Dimensional microchips. Dr. McIlrath joined the board
of the French Symphony in the Fall of 2006.
Patrick Botti, Music Director and Vice-President
Patrick
is the founding Music Director and Conductor and ex-officio member of
the board of directors. For the season 2005-2006 he is acting President
of the Board while a search for a President is conducted. Patrick also
serves as Vice-President for the "Ligue Francophone of New England" and
as General Secretary for "Le Club Richelieu, Alain Briottet" in Boston.
Allison
Chapman, Executive-Director and Secretary
Allison
joined the orchestra in November 2006 as Secreatry of the Board and
Executive-Director of the Orchestra. She was previously
Executive-Director for many renowned groups such as the Boston Camerata
and was also personal assistant of renowned composer and conductor
Gunther Schuller. Allison is also active as a singer,
performing
nationally and internationally.
James
Kirker, Orchestra Manager
Jim
has been a member of the orchestra since its inception and a mamber of
the board nad orchestra manager for the past twenty years. Jim is a
graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music and has played as a
bassoonist with many orchestras worldwide. In addition to his duties
with the French Symphony of Boston, he is also the owner of Kirker
Bassoon Repair Shop in Boston.
Michèle Marinthe
Vlahos
Michèle
has been a member of the board of directors since the creation of the
orchestra in 2004. She is very active in the Franco-American community
and is one of the most influent contributors to the cause of
Franco-American frienship and French culture. She is the President of
the Club Richelieu Alain Briottet in Boston.
Christopher Lafarge
Christopher
has been a member of the board of directors since 2001. Although born
in the United Stated, Christopher is a descendant of the famous French
noble family of De LaFarge. He is an active proponent of French culture
and especially French Music. Christopher received a MS degree from Yale
University and an MBA from HArvard University. He is President and CEO
of Pharos-Medical, a company specialized in the development of medical
devices. In addition, he is a very accomplished guitarist who studied
with Bob Sullivan at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston.
Doros Platika
Doros
has been been a member of the board of directors since 2002 where he
served as President until 2005. Dr Platika earned a B.A. in Biology and
Psycholocy from Reed College and earned his M.D. from the
University of Medicine at Stocy Brook, SUNY. He completed residencies
in medicine and neurology at Massachusettes General Hospital where he
served as chief resident. He completed his post-doctoral study at MIT
in gene therapy and at the Harvard Medical School in developmental
biology. He served on the faculty of both Harvard Medical and the
Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr Platika has served as
Senior Executive of major life science companies
throughout
the United States and is Chairman of the Board of Cohera Inc. of
Pittsburgh. In addition, Doros serves on the faculty of
the MCGowan
Institue for Regenerative Medicine at the University of Pittsburrgh.
and is the Chairman of the Supercentenarian Research Foundation.
Roberta
Carrara
Roberta
has been been a member of the board of directors since 1995 where she
was very instrumental in securing funding and opportunities for the
orchestra. Especially, she ensured that the French Symphony was invited
to perform along with Donna Summer at the inaugural of the first major
fund raising campaign of the University of Massachusetts in Boston. She
is a graduate of......... and was also part of the team at UMass-Boston
Adèle
Boufford-Baker
Adèle
has been been a member of the board of directors since 1999.
Adèle is a very respective nusinesswoman, especially active
in
New Hampshire where she leads the development of French music and
French culture in general via "Le Centre Franco-American" in
Manchester. She is a member of the Rotary Club and of the Club
Richelieu. Adèle is the Honorary Consul of France in New
Hampshire.
Hélène
Day
Hélène
has been been a member of the board of directors since the creation of
the orchestra in 2004. She has succ..... served as President and
Chairman of the Board. She is a very respected university professor,
and has had extensive experience in teaching French and Mathematics in
universities and schools throughout the United States.
Hélène has been very active on the
Franco-American scene
for the past thirty years, and was instrumental in securing funding for
the orchestra. She was until 2004 the Honorary Consul of Monaco in New
England.
