(SUMMIT, NJ) -- At its most recent board meeting, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) elected Michaela Christie to its Board of Trustees. Her term begins immediately and will run through June 2028.
“The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey is thrilled to welcome Michaela Christie to its Board,” said Melanie Cohn, Executive Director of VACNJ. “Michaela brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to the arts—qualities that will strengthen the Board’s vision and provide valuable strategic insight as the Art Center continues to grow and broaden its reach.”
Michaela Christie is a healthcare consultant with more than a decade of experience supporting patients and health systems. She began her career as a nurse in the operating room and cardiac step-down unit before earning her MBA and transitioning into leadership roles in quality and safety, as well as nurse management. As a consultant, she has guided clients through clinical and technology transformations, with expertise in project management, clinical operations, risk adjustment, and electronic health record (EHR) implementation. A two-time graduate of Villanova University, Michaela earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2015 and her MBA in 2018.
For more than 90 years, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey has been exclusively dedicated to viewing, making, and learning about contemporary art. Recognized as a leading non-profit arts organization, the Art Center’s renowned Studio School, acclaimed exhibitions, and educational outreach initiatives serve thousands of youths, families, seniors, and people with special needs annually.
The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey is located at 68 Elm Street in Summit, NJ. Gallery hours: Monday–Thursday, 10:00am–8:00pm; Friday & Saturday, 10:00am–5:00pm; and Sunday, 11:00am–4:00pm. Please call 908.273.9121 to confirm holiday hours.
Major support for the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey is provided by the Wilf Family Foundations; New Jersey State Council on the Arts; and the Art Center community of supporters.
