Michael Shia
| Michael Shia | |
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| General Info | |
| Term | November 2024 - November 2026 |
| Elected By | Member |
| Board Role | Chair of Development Committee, Strategic Planning |
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I joined A2 in the spring of of 2012. I have a studio in the Antwerp buikding. My first impression was one of amazement. It began my journey to understand the importance of spaces like A2, as a place where creativity is democratized and social innovations can take place. My first stint on the board of directors (11/16 - 11/19) we revamped the Bylaws to conform to nonprofit standards and began to professionalize the board. During the pandemic, I helped keep the facility open to make PPE. I assisted in the move from Somerville to Allston. I was elected to the board on a platform to help A2 integrated into the Boston creative landscape and to establish it as a true public resource.
I am a retired Cell and Molecular Biologist. I am also on the board of directors of the Foundry Consortium in Cambridge, where I co-chair the governance committee, and sit on the development and programming committees.
