Barbara J. Milligan, CFRE
Executive Director

Tel: 508-495-1878 ext. 301
Email: director@highfieldhall.org

Barbara Milligan arrived at Historic Highfield in early 2005. Hired as the organization's first full-time Executive Director, Milligan supervised a period of intense restoration and renovation at Highfield Hall and led the organization into its new life as welcoming home for cultural and community life. Milligan has worked for historical societies and museums for more than 20 years and has served as the Executive Director of four non-profit organizations. She holds a master's degree in Public History from Indiana University and is a Certified Fund Raising Executive.

Robert Wyatt
Director of Music
Email: music@highfieldhall.org
www.robert-wyatt.com 

Robert Wyatt is Highfield Hall's Director of Music. In this role, Dr. Wyatt has developed Highfield's Music at the Mansion program which includes the Salon Series, Sampler Series, and the Emerging Artist Series in cooperation with the New England Conservatory of Music. Mr. Wyatt holds three degrees in piano performance, studying with Bela Nagy and completing his doctorate with the eminent Hungarian pianist, Edward Kilenyi. He has also served on the faculties of Boston University and The Florida State University. Mr. Wyatt is a Steinway Artist and a Smithsonian Institution Lecturer.

Janet Totten
Deputy Director

Tel: 508-495-1878 ext. 311
Email: events@highfieldhall.org

Janet Totten is Highfield Hall's Deputy Director in charge of Operations. Janet's purview includes coordinating and supervising all private and community functions, as well as organizing and scheduling programs and supervising volunteers. Janet came to Highfield from the Falmouth Historical Society where she managed marketing and membership. 

Pat Maloney
Development and Marketing Manager

Tel: 508-495-1878 ext. 314
Email: development@highfieldhall.org

Pat joined Highfield Hall in 2006 as a volunteer and quickly became a pivotal member of our team. She has a background in development and marketing and has worked at several cultural institutions and museums including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Lyme Academy of Fine Arts in Old Lyme, Connecticut.

Carole Dembkowski
Controller

Tel: 508-495-1878 ext. 308
Email: accounting@highfieldhall.org

Carole is our accountant, but also manages our large database, credit card transactions, and class registrations. Now retired from a successful career with Boston Consulting Group, we were lucky to attract Carole to Highfield Hall. Carole is also an enthusiastic cook and helps with many of our culinary classes and demonstrations.

Glenn Upton
Facility Manager

Tel: 508-495-1878 ext. 309
Email: facility@highfieldhall.org

Glenn has lived on the Highfield estate for the past ten years and served for several years on the restoration crew. With his intimate knowledge of the mansion, and all of its new systems, Glenn was the perfect choice to fill the role of Highfield Hall's first Facility Manager. Glenn is in charge of all building and grounds related issues including maintenance of the historic structure and all of its systems.

Joanne Skudder
Operations Coordinator

Tel: 508-495-1878 ext. 313
Email: administrator@highfieldhall.org

Joanne Skudder, one of our dynamite volunteers, has now joined our staff on an interim basis as our Administrator. Joanne manages all of the concert, class, and event registrations for us, oversees management of the front desk and visitation, and provides administrative support for the entire staff.

Suzanne Currier
Development Officer
Tel: 508-495-1878 ext. 315
Email: scurrier@highfieldhall.org

Suzanne is a new member of the Highfield Hall staff. She brings her expertise in database management, along with experience in event management, retail, and education. Suzanne handles all of our donor records and assists with general development tasks. Most recently, Suzanne was the Development Officer for the Penikese Island School.

Carolyn Tarr
House Manager

Carolyn provides the staff presence for community meetings, private parties, and weddings. In her third year with Highfield Hall, Carolyn has become a huge asset to the Highfield team and her face is well known to those who attend evening and weekend activities at the mansion. Brides and grooms know that they are in very capable hands when Carolyn is in the building.

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