Office Staff
Hillary Tully, Executive Director
Hillary is a writer and folklorist originally from Tallahassee, Florida. She brings experience in arts administration, communications, and education and she holds a Master’s in Folklore from the University of Oregon. With a love of folklife and a passion for supporting local arts and artists, she joined Arbutus in October 2020 and is excited to carry forward its mission.
Julie Stutzman, Design & Communications Lead
Julie is a photographer and designer with a background in higher education administration. She brings to Arbutus her love for visual storytelling and passion for creating community.
Bethany Noviello, Registrar
Bethany supports community members with their class enrollment needs and works with each instructor to develop classes and post them to our catalog each quarter.
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View our Woodworking, Ceramics, Fiber Arts, and other Arts Instructor Staff here.
Board of Directors
David Paul
Retired school administrator. Prior board service includes Council for Exceptional Children, Washington State Special Education Coalition, and Maritime Heritage Foundation.
Beth Schluter
Director of Finance and Scholarships for the South Puget Sound Community College Foundation. Lifelong lover of art history, craft and folk arts.
Mary Soltman
Retired, Dean of Humanities and Communications at South Puget Sound Community College.
Jane Stone
Retired Professor of Art History and Studio Art, South Puget Sound Community College.
Lara Tukarski
Scrimshander, South Sound FieldSTEM Coordinator at the Pacific Education Institute.
Ellen F Zito
WA Department of Children,Youth and Families: early childhood education policy, former preschool teacher/purveyor of wonder.
Kuen Kuen Spichiger
Program Specialist at Folk and Traditional Arts Program, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission; Artist/Educator/Illustrator of Kuen Art Shop LLC.
Annie Barrett
Self-employed wellness coach and yoga instructor, supporter of traditional music and community arts.
Tamara Kubacki
Folklorist with experience in museum education and cultural event programming; grief educator and coach at Listening to Grief.
