Who is John L. Intoppa?

John Intoppa is a recent graduate of the Massachusetts College of Art and Design with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Industrial Design with a minor in FA3D Sculpture. As a product of public education from K-BFA, Intoppa hopes to bring that student experience insight to the committee. At MassArt, he served as the Student Trustee of the institution from 2020-2021, and then President of the Student Government Association (SGA) from 2021-2023 As well as a Resident Advisor for AY2023. Building back student life on campus, Intoppa worked on transforming the SGA from a bank, to a more focused governing body on campus.

Intoppa is also the President of the MHS / MTVHS Class of 2019. While attending MPS, Intoppa filled his time by being apart of the Medford High School Center for Citizenship and Social Responsibility, Medford Orchestra, Medford Rowing, and various involvements with an assortment of clubs such as the Drama Club (middle and high), Asian Club, and Magic & Cardistry Club (in which he founded). Intoppa attended the Columbus Elementary School (K-5), Andrews Middle School (6-8) and Medford High School (9-12).

Achievements in Public Education

Plenary Speaker, Design Management Institute’s Diversity in Design Conference 2023

Continuous Service Award 2023 Recipient

Leader of the Year 2023 Nominee

2022 Design Management Institute Student Essay Winner

Leader of the Year 2022 Recipient

SGA Organization of the Year Award 2022 Nominee

Open Educational Resources Embassador, Student Advisory Council

Board of Trustees Representative, Presidential Search Committee

Member, Special Committee on Presidential Vacancy Planning

Leader of the Year Award 2021 Nominee

Emerging Leader Award 2020 Recipient

Citizen of the Year - MHS & Medford Chamber of Commerce

Member, National Honors Society & Junior Honors Society