Meet The Team
Tammy McKenna
Events Manager
Tammy is the heart of the Commander’s Mansion, earning her well‑loved nickname: The Commandress. Her entrepreneurial path began in her early twenties with a nail salon in Newton, and soon after she found her way into the events world through custom event linens. It was during one of those installations that she fell in love with the Commander’s Mansion—so much so that she later celebrated her own wedding here.
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Since 2005, Tammy has led the mansion with genuine kindness, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to every guest and event. She’s also a proud mom and Abuelita (“Aba”) who cherishes time with her family and traveling.
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In 2024, Tammy and the Mansion team expanded their work to become the Events Team for the City of Watertown. Along with hosting private events at the mansion, they now plan more than a dozen annual city events for the community.
Meghan Foelsche
Sales, Marketing &
Venue Coordinator
Meghan is the newest member of the Commander's Mansion Team and the City of Watertown's Events Team. A Massachusetts native, she relocated from Western Massachusetts to the Boston area in 2024. Meghan holds a Bachelor's degree in Public Health from UMass Amherst and brings more than seven years of event planning, media management, and community engagement experience to the Commander's Mansion.
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When Meghan isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, hiking, cooking, thrifting, and hosting gatherings of friends and family in her home.
Tracey Barenholtz
Administrative Specialist
Tracey joined the Commander's Mansion team in 2022. She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work and has an extensive work history in the areas of healthcare, higher education and the pharmaceutical industry. She performs a variety of administrative tasks at the Mansion including responding to inquiries, booking tours and helping to plan community events. A former avid runner, Tracey has completed multiple road races including the Boston Marathon-twice! She enjoys yoga and spending time hiking and biking with her husband and two children.