About

Holding a Master's in Museum Studies and dual Bachelor's degrees in Studio Art and Chemistry, I bring a truly interdisciplinary approach to museum preservation, curation, and exhibition design. 

With over fifteen years in the museum field, I've partnered with more than 20 institutions across Western New York, transforming overwhelming collections into streamlined, accessible cultural assets.

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A row of amber-colored 35mm film negatives

A depth of experience in collections management, innovative exhibition strategies, and creative fundraising

I have specialized coursework in “Preservation Theory and Practice in Italy” and “Paper Restoration in Books and Artwork” honed at the San Gemini Preservation Program in San Gemini, Italy.

An independent study project “Color and Materials Analysis of Original Plaster Finishes in Frank Lloyd Wright’s George Barton House, Buffalo, NY” culminated in presenting the findings at the Frank Lloyd Wright Conservancy Conference in Chicago.

My master’s thesis “Working Methods: The Howard D. Beach Photography Studio Collection of Gelatin Dry Plate Negatives” has been presented at various venues.

In addition to 10 years working on pre-award grant writing and post-award grants compliance, I have also completed the SUNY “Grants and Proposals: If you write it, they will fund!” course.

Two years as assistant editor at Western New York Heritage has given me a solid foundation of the region’s history and a huge appreciation for proofreading and working with a variety of researchers who are passionate about our shared heritage.

My academic background fuels my commitment to staying current with the best practices in collections management, innovative exhibition strategies, and creative fundraising approaches. I am excited to adopt open-source software for organizing and cataloging collections. I embrace emerging technologies like AI to use as tools when developing dynamic exhibits and digital access points.

Professional Memberships

  • American Alliance of Museums (AAM) logo

    American Alliance of Museums (AAM)

  • American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) logo

    American Association for State and Local History (AASLH)

  • Museum Association of New York (MANY) logo

    Museum Association of New York (MANY)

  • Independent Museum Professionals (IMP) logo

    Independent Museum Professionals (IMP)

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A former instructor passionate about education and outreach

As a longtime Buffalo State Museum Studies instructor, my impact extends through the students who continue to innovate in numerous museums across the region. I extend my passion for education into community-based programming that bridges cultural and environmental stewardship.

As a certified Master Gardener, I use scientific based research to teach classes on various topics such as food gardening, herb growing, seed art and nature journaling. I am currently extending my educational outreach to Master Food Preserving and Permaculture.

RECOGNITION

Early Career Faculty Award for Community Engagement at SUNY Buffalo State (2019)

Faculty Student Association Founders Fund from SUNY Buffalo State. Monetary support for exhibit titled “Buffalo’s World War I Experience: Portraits from the Howard D Beach Photography Collection” (2017)

Volunteer & Service-Learning Center 2012-2013 Celebration of Service at SUNY Buffalo State – Outstanding Service-Learning Course: Teaching with Historic Places

Girl Scout Gold Award (1985)