Dawn Carroll
Dawn Carroll is an award-winning Boston-based stone designer, who spends the majority of her time working within beautiful homes around the world. Dawn is also a writer, producer and founder the Over My Shoulder Foundation (OMSF) which she started with Grammy Award Winner Patti Austin. OMSF is a 501c3 nonprofit that promotes mentorship as a tool for personal growth and social progress. She produces events called “Designing the Next Generation” which is SOUL FOOD!
Jon Butcher
Grammy-nominated guitarist/producer and filmmaker Jon Butcher is one of a select handful of influential recording artists who emerged from the legendary ’80s Boston music scene. MTV videos, hit songs, and incendiary live performances comprise the underpinnings of a rich music career that continues today. Jon is presently the owner/producer of WATERCOLORS Movies and his video work can be seen around the world.
Michael Berry
Hi, my name is Micheal Berry. I am 29 years old I was born in Houston, Texas for raised in various parts of California. I was born with cerebral palsy that limits my physical abilities but mentally I have no limitations. I like to think that the creator placed me in this body, because I am too smart for my own damn good lol. I have never let my disability define me who I am as a person. Nor will I let it stop me from doing the things that I want to do as a person.
I am a writer, recording artist, humanitarian. I am a curious human being who is always creating, performing, inventing new things and new ways to improve the lives of the human race. As an artist and a person who cares, I am always seeking ways to weave expression, esteem, confidence, growth and education into my creations.
Each of us should live our dreams, we just need to support one another – Mentor one another.
Creative Team
Elizabeth Penaranda
Web Developer
Elizabeth graduated from ACLC college with a degree in computer programming. Web development is a business that she recently started to leverage her technical skills.
Larry Katz
Writer
We dragged Larry out of retirement, he kept this story straight for 2 years. He went from playing music to writing about it. After moving to Boston in 1979, he started writing about the arts. From 1981-2011, Larry worked as a critic, columnist and arts/features editor at the Boston Herald.
Laurinda Butcher
Creative Lead
Laurinda has years of creative experience as a graphic designer, art director, writer, and photographer leading branding and marketing campaigns.
Cary Benjamin
President, Senior Creative Director and Producer
Cary leads TR Productions and is the company‘s Creative Director. Cary’s areas of expertise include Video Production, Webcasts, Web Development, Creative Design and Branding, and Company Meetings. He is a skilled Producer and Director and manages most of TR Production’s creative projects.
The Charette Team of Advisors
It’s called a charette (a dynamic team that attempts to resolve architectural conflicts and find design solutions.) More coming…
Gary R. Greenberg
Legal Advisor
Attorney Gary Greenberg and Dawn Carroll have collaborated on mentoring stories for several years. 3 cool things about this project were the opportunity to speak about the preservation of democracy, architecture, human rights, and civil rights hoping to populate this conversation and unite communities of greater inclusion is their common goal.
Alex Zaras
Architect
Architect Alex Zaras and Dawn Carroll have worked together for over 10 years. Sharing both musical and design passions, they researched Mary Dawson & the Mystery Manor together they discovered the importance of preserving this story.
Zaras & Neudorfer Architects’ focus is on context-based planning and design in urban and historically demanding sites.
Be Inspired. Get Involved.
The story of Mary Dawson is an important piece of history. How one determined Black woman pushed forward with courage and grace. In the face of relentless discrimination and exclusion. Help us bring this story back to life and restore our faith in each other and protect freedom!
