Montclair Film, New Jersey’s leading film non-profit, today announced leadership for its 2026 Board of Trustees. Mary Anne Vaughn, the immediate past Vice President Of The Board of Trustees, was unanimously elected President of The Montclair Film Board of Trustees, with Trustee Sarah Barrack unanimously elected to the role of Vice President. The election was held by the Board Of Trustees on March 30, 2026, with both terms beginning on April 1, 2026, the beginning of the organization’s fiscal year.
After serving as an officer of the Montclair Film Board of Trustees for the last 15 years, Evelyn Colbert has stepped down as President, but was unanimously elected to the position of President Emeritus in recognition of her transformational contributions to the growth and success of Montclair Film. She will continue to serve on the Board of Trustees, including as a member of the Board’s Executive Committee, continuing her enduring commitment to the non-profit organization.
“I love Montclair Film because I love the people by whom I am surrounded,” said Board President Mary Anne Vaughn. “I am so grateful for Evie’s mentorship and leadership. I believe in our mission, am so incredibly proud to have been chosen to be the next leader of the Board, and am excited to collaborate with our amazingly talented staff.”
“We are excited to welcome Mary Anne Vaughn and Sarah Barrack in their new leadership roles,” said Montclair Film Executive Director and Co-Head Tricia Haggerty Wenz. “Mary Anne’s longstanding commitment to our mission and Sarah’s leadership experience on our Board are tremendous assets to our organization. And with Evie Colbert’s continued stewardship of Montclair Film, we remain excited for the future.”
ABOUT MARY ANNE VAUGHN
Mary Anne Vaughn began her career in mortgage banking, working in Buffalo, NY and later Boston, MA, where she developed a strong foundation in finance and client service. She transitioned into the nonprofit sector as the Asst. Director of Development at Special Olympics of Massachusetts, supporting fundraising and outreach for a globally recognized organization. Her career then took her to London, where she led global admissions and marketing efforts for an American university, helping to expand its international presence and connect with students from around the world. After relocating back to the U.S., Mary Anne made the decision to step away from her professional career to raise her two daughters with her husband, Peter. Once they left for college, she returned to the nonprofit world, joining the Board of Trustees of Montclair Film in 2017. She has since served as a Trustee, Vice President of Education, and currently as President of the Board, helping to steer the organization’s mission in film, education, community engagement, and visual storytelling.
ABOUT SARAH BARRACK
Sarah Barrack has been a trustee of Montclair Film for over 15 years, having created and launched the volunteer program for the inaugural festival. Her leadership has been instrumental to the organization’s growth through roles as Vice President of Community Relations, Chair of the Artistic & Community Committee, and Chair of the Nominating & Governance Committee, to name a few. Sarah is an accomplished entertainment and business affairs attorney with over 25 years of experience providing strategic and legal counsel to clients in television, news, and media.
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