Staff and Organizational Support

Amy Summers (she/her) is the founder and Executive Director of Mentoring MUSE and brings more than 35 years of experience in mentoring, program development, leadership training, and community engagement.

Before founding Mentoring MUSE, Amy served as Director of Raising HOPE Women Mentoring Women to Success. Her extensive career includes serving as Director of the on-site Amherst College Big Brothers Big Sisters Program, Training and Development Instructor for the Five College Consortium of Western MA, and founder of Transformations Gallery & Holistic Emporium. She has also served as Creative Program Director at the Montessori School of Northampton, Theater Director at The People's Institute, Enrollment and Success Counselor at SUNY Ulster, and Advisory Board member and workshop facilitator for New Start for Women.

Amy's work has extended internationally and into some of the nation's most respected learning and wellness organizations. She was a resident and workshop facilitator at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, a consultant and curriculum developer for Omega Institute, and Interim Director and instructor at Centro Creativo in San José, Costa Rica.

She holds a Bachelor's degree in Women's Studies with a concentration in Program Development and is trained in Trauma-Informed Care, Cultural Sensitivity, and Leadership Development through the Ulster Leadership Development Institute and Omega Women's Leadership Center.

An entrepreneur, educator, and innovator, Amy founded Aquoga® Aquatic Yoga & Meditation in 1998 and continues to teach throughout the Mid-Hudson Valley. She serves as a booking agent for the Emmy Award-winning band BETTY, creators of The BETTY Effect alongside Gloria Steinem. Amy has facilitated workshops for the Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center, appeared as a guest on Radio Kingston and SUNY New Paltz Women's & Gender Studies programs, and has been featured on NPR's 51%.

In 2009, Amy survived a near-fatal collision caused by a drunk driver and spent two years learning to walk again. Her lived experience of resilience, recovery, and disability informs her mentoring philosophy and inspires her commitment to helping others overcome obstacles and pursue meaningful lives.

A published poet whose work appeared in an anthology of emerging women writers, Amy enjoys storytelling, music, art, and community building. She is the proud mother of her son, Laszlo, and resides in Rosendale, New York.

"I believe every person has the capacity to live a meaningful and purposeful life. Through mentoring, self-discovery, and community support, individuals can identify their values, clarify their goals, and create a path toward the future they envision. Mentoring MUSE provides a safe, supportive space where women can grow, connect, and thrive."

Eva Tenuto (she/her) is a nonprofit founder, Executive Director of TMI Project, and strategic consultant with more than 16 years of experience building a mission-driven organization, sustainable funding systems, and community-based programming. Since co-founding TMI Project in 2010, Eva has grown the organization from a grassroots initiative into an internationally recognized storytelling nonprofit with diversified revenue, national partnerships, and award-winning media projects, while maintaining deep community impact.

In addition to leading TMI Project full-time, Eva intentionally consults with one to two organizations at a time to support emerging nonprofits and community initiatives with closely aligned missions. Drawing on her own experience building a nonprofit from the ground up, she helps leaders navigate early-stage challenges, strengthen organizational strategy, and establish the infrastructure and narrative systems needed for long-term financial sustainability and optimal programmatic impact.

Eva’s background in storytelling and communications further strengthens organizational positioning, helping nonprofits clearly articulate their value, impact, and long-term vision to funders and partners.

David Cagan (he/him) has worked in administration, operations, and finance for over three decades. In the for-profit world, David held the position of Chief Operating Officer for a national Commerce company for four years, managing a staff of 25 employees. In 2010, he made a career change to the nonprofit world. David held positions in many nonprofits in the Hudson Valley: Executive Assistant for the Local Economies Project and the Hudson Valley Farm Hub; Operations Manager for the Hudson Valley Current; Special Projects Lead for the Global Center for Social Entrepreneurship Network; and most recently, the External CFO for the TMI Project, as well as Finance & Business Consultant for small businesses in the region. He has a B.A. from Cornell University and an M.A. in Education from Pace University.