Barbara Bouquegneau

President and Executive Director

Barbara Bouquegneau

Barbara has worked at the French Library for over 27 years. She holds two Master’s degrees, one in electrical engineering from her native Belgium, where she pursued research in bio-medical engineering, and another in film production from Boston University, that led her to produce a number of independent films. Barbara has been at the very heart of the French Library her whole career: from Film Assistant to President & Executive Director, Barbara has evolved through various positions such as Cultural Programs Manager, Director of Programs and Communications, and Chief Operating Officer. Her career has enabled her to forge many friendships and ties in the local Francophone and Francophile communities, as well as expand the French Library's list of cultural and business partners.

Barbara has represented the Alliance Française of Boston & Cambridge and was on the board of the Federation of Alliances Françaises USA for many years where she chaired the One Book One Federation committee, whose mission is to support French literacy throughout the United States. An avid reader, writer, visual artist and film buff, Barbara often presents the French Library’s monthly ciné-club and relishes discussions with each enthusiastic audience. She will also gladly warm up our members for French karaoké singing!

Barbara believes that the Francophone world is worth exploring in all its different cultures, and that this exploration makes one a better citizen of the world. She wishes that visitors of the French Library experience the welcome embrace of French and Francophone cultures together, as a community, and that they come out of their visit with something they learned.

Our Staff

Elizabeth Beckett

Education Administrator

I sought out the French Library with the aim of reviving my French and discovered a vibrant community. I love to chat to our students and members, of all ages, whether to discuss classes they are taking, books they are reading or the latest French TV show they have been watching.
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Bruna Franco

Marketing & Membership Manager

French culture is so rich that spending a year in France wasn’t enough to absorb all the knowledge it has to share with the world. And being part of the Center helps me get more of it on a daily basis.
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Alan Gómez

Youth Programs Manager

Being multilingual significantly influences every facet of my life, allowing me to forge unique connections with others, comprehend the nuances of diverse cultures, and relish the various pleasures associated with language expression. It is an enriching journey of self-discovery and exploration.
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Elisabeth Karnoub

Director of Education

Being multilingual has allowed me to travel to many different places and meet great people along the way!
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Benoit Landon

Librarian

There is a book for everyone. It may take a while to find it, but eventually you'll get hooked. I would be happy to help you through the process.
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Fabrizio Mazzetta

Adult Programs Manager

If language is a positive factor contributing to a better knowledge of a specific culture, multilingualism is an unending source of great discoveries.
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Caitlin Heelen

Administrative Assistant

Growing up learning French, I've developed a passion for language learning and cultural exchange. To me, speaking another language is more than mastering words; it's a gateway to deeper understanding and connection with people around the world.
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Sophie Schlenker

Cultural Programs Manager

As a newcomer to Boston, I can’t think of a better place than the French Library to meet fellow Francophiles, catch up on the latest rentrée littéraire novels, and fill my calendar with exciting concerts and cooking classes. I’m thrilled to have found my new home here and am excited to be part of this little corner of France in Boston, sharing my love for French and Francophone culture.
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Erica Dour

Gastronomy & Wine Program Manager

Food represents connection, tradition, and common ground. What better place to explore culture and cuisine than with the welcoming community at the French Library?!
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Our Teachers

Sally Assaad

Egypt
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Nathalie Azar

Beirut, Lebanon
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Isabelle Badri

Paris, France
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François Baron

Rennes, France
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Marine Darius

Paris and Rennes, France
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Miriam Debraise

Nice, France
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Julien Delbasty

Dordogne, France
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Loïc Lerme

Angoulême, France
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Florie Margossian

Provence, France
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Nora Massoc

Lorraine, France
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Anne-Sophie Moulin

Paris, France
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Priya Nair

India
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Tin Ramanitrera

Madagascar
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Patricia Richoux

Brussels, Belgium
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Isak Rioual

Brittany, France
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Tony Simonneau

Orléans, France
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Lily Smith

Paris, France
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Farida Talantikit

France and Algeria
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