About Us

LIGHT Boston was founded in 1996 by a small group of volunteers recognizing the need for a citizen’s advocacy group with respect to responsible exterior lighting in the City of Boston. The Board is comprised of civic leaders, urbanites, designers, environmentalists, and laypeople. Many Board members are active in managing LIGHT Boston’s projects.

Board of Directors

Keith J. Yancey, IALD, AIA, LC, PE — President
Lana Nathe, IALD (Assoc), LC — Treasurer
Chris Noble, Esq. — Secretary

Michael Chabot
Mia Jean-Sicard, LC, LEED GA
Todd Lee, FAIA, LEED AP
Karen Lee, LC, LEED AP
Franklin B. Mead, FAIA
Ruth Raphael, RLA
Sarah E. Ritch, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP
Paula Ziegenbein, IALD (Assoc.)

Founders 1996

Anne Byrd Reed Witherby — President 1996-2005
Todd Lee, FAIA, LEED AP — President 2014-2022

Our Community Partners – it takes a City to light a building