Stand with us for women artists!

This Women’s History Month, stand up for women in the arts by becoming a NMWA member. You’ll be recognized on our 2025 Members’ List and receive outstanding perks to bring you closer to the art.

National Museum of Women in the Arts

Staff

Oblique view of gallery with a Baroque painting of the Madonna and Child in a gilded frame on magenta wall at right. In the distance, three more framed works hang on the same wall. Painting on the adjacent white wal is of a reclining figure with a bandage on chest.

Contact Us

Administration & General

202-783-5000

Membership & Development

866-875-4627

Museum Shop

202-783-7994

Staff list by department

Administration

  • Susan Fisher Sterling, Alice West Director
  • Gretchen Ortega, Executive Assistant/Chief of Staff
  • Gordon Umbarger, Director of Operations
  • Carin Johnson, Operations Manager
  • Madison Wentela, Administrative Assistant
  • Emily Smith, Senior Visitor Services Manager
  • Berkley Vollino, Visitor Services Coordinator
  • Glenn McPhee, IT Coordinator
  • Mike Barreto, Building Engineer

Communications & Marketing

  • Amy Mannarino, Director of Communications and Marketing

Curatorial

  • Kathryn Wat, Deputy Director for Art, Programs and Public Engagement/Chief Curator
  • Virginia Treanor, Senior Curator
  • Krystyna Wasserman, Curator Emerita of Book Arts
  • Orin Zahra, Associate Curator
  • Hannah Shambroom, Assistant Curator
  • MG Vallacchi, Curatorial Assistant
  • Catherine Bade, Registrar
  • Neda Amouzadeh, Assistant Registrar
  • Greg Angelone, Chief Preparator

Development and Membership

  • Mamie Jackson Williams, Chief External Relations Officer
  • Christina Knowles, Senior Director of Development
  • Jill Stern, Senior Development Officer, National and International Outreach
  • Gabrielle “Gabby” Awuma, Senior Membership Manager
  • Maria Belen Vizcaino, Senior Development Officer, Sponsorship and Events
  • Melissa Sheinman, Manager of Development Data and Reporting
  • Elizabeth Mondragon-Groff, Development Associate
  • Karina Gaytan Rivera, Development Assistant, Donor Relations
  • Grace DeWitt, National and International Outreach Programs Associate
  • Ellen Pollak, Foundation, Corporation & Government Support Officer
  • Gala Cude, Institutional Giving Associate
  • Sarah Dunn, Development Assistant, Data, Analytics, and Gift Processing
  • Maria Lares, Development Events Associate

Digital Engagement

  • Laura Hoffman, Director of Digital Engagement
  • Laura Devereux, Digital Content Manager
  • Traci Christensen, Digital Product Owner
  • Paris Valladares, Digital Outreach and Social Media Specialist
  • Colette Fahy, Manager of Digital Fundraising and Email Communication

Education

  • Deborah L. Gaston, Director of Education and Interpretation
  • Adrienne “Addie” L. Gayoso, Senior Educator
  • Ashley W. Harris, Associate Educator
  • Michelle “Micah” Koppl, Education Assistant

Finance

  • Olajumoke “Jummy” Siwajuola, Chief Financial Officer
  • Mariana Sobrero, Director of Human Resources
  • Zarina Mamadalieva, Payroll and Human Resources Administrator
  • Danita Robinson, Accounting Manager
  • Taylor Williams, Accounting and HR Coordinator

Betty Boyd Dettre Library and Research Center

  • Elizabeth Ajunwa, Director of the Betty Boyd Dettre Library and Research Center
  • Danielle “Dani” Brogdon, Reference & Technical Services Librarian
  • Dominique Manuel, Digital Asset Manager
  • Kate Seno Bradshaw, Digital Researcher

Museum Shop

  • Adriana Regalado, Director of Retail Operations
  • Alisha Negron Cruz, Manager of Retail Operations

Public Programs

  • Kelley Daley, Director of Public Programs
  • Gabby Chase, Public Programs Manager

Publications

  • Elizabeth Lynch, Director of Publications
  • Alicia Gregory, Assistant Editor

Security

  • Douglas K. Beaver, Director of Security
  • Quinshay Horsley, Shift Lead Officer
  • Ricky Bridges II, Shift Lead Manager

Special Events

  • Lori Brubaker Smith, Director of Special Events and Industry Relations
  • Kristin Canner, Special Events Manager
  • Rebecca Ajtai, Special Events Coordinator

To apply for a job at the museum, please visit our Jobs and Opportunities page. To get in touch with staff, Contact Us.