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Joanne Belonsky

Valley Village,California

Summary

Civic and non-profit support is a lifelong calling. I have always been steeped in the importance of supporting education, equity and access. My mother was a an anti-apartheid activist and city councillor in South Africa, and later a music educator. I place value on being an ethical, collaborative and mission focused trustee.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Non-Profit Trustee

Children's Community School
04.2016 - 06.2023

Educational and cultural competency, strategic decision making, governance (simply through experience and continued development), and relationship building are areas of strength.

Committees :

HOS search committee (included writing position statement)

HOS evaluation and support (HSEC)

Advancement Committee

Governance/COT Committee

Co-founder

Greene Hill School
08.2007 - 07.2010

Founding trustee

I had a hand in everything everything from mission development, board development, real estate search and negotiation, admissions, staff hires, fundraising and - even administration in the first year.

Starting a school entailed 2 years of intensive research and consulting within the educational and non-profit sectors.

Documentary Producer/director

Independent
03.1994 - Current

Independent and for hire. Some have aired on A&E, Discovery, Scottish Television, Channel 4 UK.

TV and Film Editor

Independent
03.1994 - Current

Documentary and narrative television series and independent films. Much less for the past 8 years, but still dabble occasionally, mostly for non-profit or personal projects.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature, Writing

Barnard College, Columbia University
New York, NY

No Degree - Certification Level 1

American Orff-Schulwerk Association
New York
05.2007

Timeline

Non-Profit Trustee

Children's Community School
04.2016 - 06.2023

Co-founder

Greene Hill School
08.2007 - 07.2010

Documentary Producer/director

Independent
03.1994 - Current

TV and Film Editor

Independent
03.1994 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature, Writing

Barnard College, Columbia University

No Degree - Certification Level 1

American Orff-Schulwerk Association
Joanne Belonsky