Meet Our Trustees
Allwynne Fine, Events Coordinator and Assistant Treasurer
Allwynne was elected to the Walker Lecture Fund trustees in 2011 and is now the treasurer. She served as house manager for the lecture series for many years prior to her election to the board.
Allwynne has been active in the arts community for over forty years and has served as president of the Community Players of Concord, the Friends of the Concord City Auditorium, the Concord Music Club, and the Junior Service League. She also served as treasurer for all and directed and produced several productions for all. In addition, she is currently the treasurer for the Concord TV board.
She believes that the Walker Lecture Fund, its series of programs each year as well as its support of other non-profit arts organizations, is a true gift to the citizens of our community and she is honored to serve as a trustee.
Joanne Martin, President
Joanne joined the Walker Lecture crew in the summer of 2017
A patent attorney by trade, Joanne brings knowledge and skills often needed when dealing with the Walker Trust.
She also has a strong interest in, and knowledge of, all things audio and will work with our sound and lighting techs to improve the quality of all Walker Lecture presentations.
Paula Demers, Secretary, Treasurer
Paula Mitchell Demers grew up in Hopkinton and has now lived in Concord with her husband Chris and their daughter Katharine for 23 years. She has fond memories of attending many Walker Lecture Series Programs with her parents when she was a teen. Beginning her tenure in the Spring of 2017, she has been truly honored to be a trustee and assist in keeping this tradition a strong one for the community.
Paula has been very involved with The Community Players of Concord serving on the Board several times as well as the Director's Committee and performing in numerous productions over the past 30 years. She is a public elementary school educator and has been involved with teaching for 26 years. Paula has directed many children's theatre productions as well as musicals at the high school level.
She hopes that her enthusiasm for the arts and love of the Concord community will serve her well as a trustee for this worthwhile tradition.
Jon Kelly, Promotions
For more than 30 years, Jon taught English at Concord High School, covering subjects such as film analysis, American literature, journalism, and Shakespeare. He worked with community members to establish a public access television station in the high school. The station became Concord TV. Jon served on its first board and developed a class in television production. He retired in 2018
Jon lives in Penacook with his wife, Rachel, and son, James, and has been a fan of the Walker Lectures since age 15 when he saw the Amazing Kreskin perform for the Walker Lecture Series.
Danielle Hilstro, Bookkeeper
Danielle began working with the Walker Lecture Fund Board in 2024 and became a trustee in 2025. A New Hampshire public educator for over 30 years, Danielle brings a business skill set to the Board.
Danielle lives in Concord with her husband, two children, and dog. Growing up in Vermont, Danielle learned to downhill ski at a young age and has enjoyed the sport ever since. She and her family hit the slopes all over NH during every February school vacation. Once the snow clears, camping is Danielle’s real love. Buying their first travel trailer in 2012, the family caught the camping bug and have not slowed down. Life IS better by a campfire! Danielle also enjoys watching mystery drama series, music, card games, and most sports.
