Experience

Initiatives in Art and Culture

• United States
• Artists and Writers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • 2004 - Present

  • Creates cutting edge content within the realm of visual culture, with a particular emphasis on American Art and Culture, the Arts & Crafts Movement, Cultural Expression in Fashion, Jewels and Design, as well as gold, diamonds and colored stones. • Conceptualizes and organizes trade, academic and consumer conferences, exhibitions and events of record, characterized by an interdisciplinary approach, and contributes to noted publications regarding areas of expertise. • Launched an internationally recognized award for leadership in responsible practice for jewelry in 2016. • Estimated audience reach of over 44 different countries through in-person and virtual events, with exceptional press. • Collaborated with institutions such as: the Detroit Institute of Art, New York Historical Society, Byrdcliffe Guild, Dresden State Art Collections, Parsons School of the Arts, Spanierman Art Gallery, Sotheby’s, Bonhams and the Museum of Arts and Design. • Proficient in identifying the meaning and definitions of language, terminology and movements. • Successfully secures corporate and foundation sponsorship, as well as individual donors to further support IAC’s initiatives. Show less



The Magazine ANTIQUES

• United States
• Artists and Writers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Consultant for Educational Initiatives

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  • Conceptualize and advise on TMAE’s educational activities and initiatives addressing collaborations, content, and the magazine’s upcoming milestone anniversary. • Omnichannel content creator • Conceptualize and advise on TMAE’s educational activities and initiatives addressing collaborations, content, and the magazine’s upcoming milestone anniversary. • Omnichannel content creator



Glessner House

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • 2020 - Present

  • Serves as a trustee and on the programs committee of this exceptional architectural landmark, by H.H. Richardson. Appointment stems from immersion in the Arts and Crafts movement and commitment to architectural preservation. • Serves as a trustee and on the programs committee of this exceptional architectural landmark, by H.H. Richardson. Appointment stems from immersion in the Arts and Crafts movement and commitment to architectural preservation.



Morris-Jumel Mansion Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • 1998 - Present

  • Serving in her third year as President of the Morris-Jumel Mansion, after having spent over 20 years as a board member.• Current Head of the Collections and Programs committee, developing policies regarding collections and programs, including: collection acquisitions, virtual and in situ installations, exhibitions, and translating the mission into the work the mansion does. • Serving on the Executive and Finance Committee.• Engaged with the Harlem community, as well as the architectural and historical communities. • During her tenure as President, MJM completed a strategic plan, achieved AAM reaccreditation and launched a capital project. Show less

• President

  • 1998 - Present

  • Serving in her third year as President of the Morris-Jumel Mansion, after having spent over 20 years as a board member of Manhattan’s oldest surviving house and early expression of the Palladian style in America. • Current Head of the Collections and Programs committee, developing policies regarding collections and programs, including: collection acquisitions, virtual and in situ installations, exhibitions, and translating the mission into the work the mansion does. • Serving on the Executive and Finance Committee.• Engaged with the Harlem community, as well as the architectural and historical communities. • During her tenure as President, MJM completed a strategic plan, achieved AAM reaccreditation and launched a capital project. Show less



American Academy of Housing and Communities (AAHC)

• Fellow

  • 2009 - Present

  • Engaged in the betterment of New York and other urban contexts through contributions to the arts and focus on preservation and cultural heritage, through conferences, public service and civic participation. • Engaged in the betterment of New York and other urban contexts through contributions to the arts and focus on preservation and cultural heritage, through conferences, public service and civic participation.



New York University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Programs in the Arts

  • 1994 - 2004

  • Built out seven programs in the Arts department as the Director of Programs in the Arts, including the leading Appraisal Studies program in the United States. The seven program disciplines were: Art History, Interior Design, Appraisal Studies, Architecture, Arts Administration, Studio Art and Photography. Conceptualized and realized a cutting-edge series of conferences on visual culture. • Developed strong media partnerships, in particular to support the conference series. • Joined NYU as a professional member of the staff in the Office of the President. • Appointed adjunct professor in 1994. Subsequently promoted to adjunct full professor in 1998. Show less



Museum of the City of New York

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Director for Project Funding

  • 1993 - 1994

  • Oversaw project fundraising for the museum, and engaged in seeking capital funding and GOS. Responsible for related grant applications. • Conceptualized new projects and initiatives to advance the mission of the museum. • Represented and collaborated with other New York City cultural institutions. • Oversaw project fundraising for the museum, and engaged in seeking capital funding and GOS. Responsible for related grant applications. • Conceptualized new projects and initiatives to advance the mission of the museum. • Represented and collaborated with other New York City cultural institutions.



American Museum of Natural History

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Assistant, Office of the President

  • 1990 - 1993

  • Responsible for the management of the Board of Trustees, and its 17 trustee subcommittees, including the writing and editing of the “blue books,” which served as official documentation. • Navigated budget issues concerning the portion of museum funds generated from the city, as well as in other efforts related to city government, among them administration of the Cultural Institutions Group (CIG) and museum engagement with the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission. • Involved in numerous major museum projects, among them, the creation of a Hall of Minerals and the reinstallation of the Dinosaur Halls. • Planned part of the trustee’s dinner, including: program development, seating charts, invitations list, and sending out invitations. Show less



New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Architectural Historian, Research Department

  • 1987 - 1989

  • Researched and identified potential neighborhoods and buildings for designation. • Authored designation reports for proposed landmarks. These became public legal documents. • Presented and testified at public hearings and Commissioner’s meeting. • Buildings worked on included: Metropolitan Life Building, Zucker Building, Louis Armstrong’s home, and the Bruce Price House. Everything presented was accepted. • Researched and identified potential neighborhoods and buildings for designation. • Authored designation reports for proposed landmarks. These became public legal documents. • Presented and testified at public hearings and Commissioner’s meeting. • Buildings worked on included: Metropolitan Life Building, Zucker Building, Louis Armstrong’s home, and the Bruce Price House. Everything presented was accepted.



Smithsonian Institution

• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 700 & Above Employee

• Smithsonian Fellow

  • 1984 - 1986

  • Worked on doctoral dissertation research, articles for publication, and developed and curated an exhibition on architectural drawings that was on view at the Worcester Art Museum, This was accompanies by a publication, issued by the American Antiquarian Society. • Worked on doctoral dissertation research, articles for publication, and developed and curated an exhibition on architectural drawings that was on view at the Worcester Art Museum, This was accompanies by a publication, issued by the American Antiquarian Society.



Yale University Art Gallery

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fellow

  • 1980 - 1984

  • Conceptualized and curated the exhibition “Emblem for an Era: Images of American Victorian Womanhood.” Authored the accompanying publication. • Engaged in research for landmark project and publication about Massachusetts Silversmiths born before the Revolutionary War, as well as on other dimensions of YUAG’S exceptional silver holdings • Worked on research for an exhibition and publication on American card tables • Public Speaking and engagement with American Arts Office Friends Group. Show less



Historical Society of Baltimore County

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • 1979 - 1980

  • Involved in the conceptualization and realization of exhibitions, including research, copy creation, exhibition design and installation. • Collections oversight and management, including bidding on the Society’s behalf for acquisitions. • Visitor outreach and expansion, including program development, label writing for diverse audiences, conceptualizing access to and display of collections. • Involved in the conceptualization and realization of exhibitions, including research, copy creation, exhibition design and installation. • Collections oversight and management, including bidding on the Society’s behalf for acquisitions. • Visitor outreach and expansion, including program development, label writing for diverse audiences, conceptualizing access to and display of collections.