Board Members

BOARD PRESIDENT

Lisa Lightman studied art in the 1980s at the Massachusetts College of Art and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts. She pursued both art and a career in state government and continued that dual role in San Francisco for twenty years.  In 2019, she moved to Petaluma and brings her community outreach, grant writing, and program development skills to the PAC Board.

BOARD TREASURER

Alan Federman is Vice President of Finance at Canvas Construction, Inc., overseeing finance, administration, and people operations. A Certified Public Accountant, he has held finance leadership roles at start-ups like Patreon and ClassPass. After 20 years in New York, Alan and his wife relocated to Northern California in 2016. 

BOARD SECRETARY

D’Lynda Fischer has worked with many non- profit organizations. A former Petaluma Council Member, she focused on adapting and mitigating the effects of changing weather patterns due to our collective impact on planetary systems. She has degrees in Business, Urban Planning, and Sustainablilty. She stewards land in east Petaluma with a flock of ruminants.

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Maggie Parr is an artist and designer with over 30 years of experience specializing in theme park design, murals, book illustration, and film. She has worked with Disney and Universal and exhibits her paintings nationally. Parr also teaches and mentors artists who wish to enhance their skills and deepen their practice.

BOARD MEMBER

Bill Kane is the co-owner of Digital Grange Fine Art Services and has lived in Petaluma since 1998. A nationally and internationally recognized fine artist, his work has been exhibited in the US, Europe, and Asia since 1980. Bill has received two NEA Fellowships and several other grants. He is also listed in Who’s Who of American Art.

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Amy Eldridge offers over 20 years of brand and product marketing experience, having worked across both agency and client-side roles in industries such as healthcare, packaged goods, and software. Raised in New York City, Amy was immersed in the performing and visual arts. She is eager to contribute to PAC's mission and expand the center's community presence.

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Parichehr Pakpour Azari has a deep-rooted passion for art and education, always painting, participating in creative communities, and currently writing and illustrating children’s books. Over 20 years ago, Pari and her husband founded Azari Vineyard and Winery. She coordinates cultural programming throughout the Bay Area and brings her love for art, community and connection to the PAC board.

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With over 35+ years of multidisciplinary experience, Matt Knight has built a career spanning intellectual property law, writing, blogging, and real estate across the Bay Area. He serves on the board to support the local arts community, champion PAC’s mission, and strengthen its regional connections. Outside his professional work, he swims, surfs, cooks, and channels his creativity into writing fiction and painting.

BOARD MEMBER

Roger Bourland is an American composer and music educator with significant contributions to contemporary classical music, film scoring, and academia. He was a long-serving faculty member at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music and Chair of the Department of Music. Roger brings his human relations, administrative and program development skills to the Arts Center – and his love of music!

BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS

Pat Martin is a passionate art lover. She believes in the power of art to enrich lives and communities. Since moving to Petaluma in 1996, she and her late husband John engaged deeply in Sonoma County's art scene. A dedicated volunteer, Pat has served on numerous boards and currently teaches Yoga at the Petaluma Village Network.