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Updates from the NEMPN Board of Directors

Meet our New Treasurer and Committee Members

Press Releases
closecrop_headshotName: Milan Jordan
Committee: Governance
Position: Treasurer
Milan has a background in architecture and American Studies, with a passion for museums and non-profits. She currently works at an architecture organization developing resources, engaging artists and industry partners, as well as managing new program development. Her career is the intersection of mission-driven work for the built and cultural environments.
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Name: Stephanie Keating
Committee: Conference
Position: Committee Member
Stephanie works as the Adult Programs Coordinator at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. In her role as a museum educator, she seeks to facilitate opportunities for the public to access and understand contemporary art. She has a MA in Art History from Boston University with a specialization in mid-century Latin American and European art.
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Name: Matt Wagner
Committee: Conference
Position: Committee Member
Matt is an emerging access professional, dedicated to decreasing barriers in cultural institutions. He is a 2016 graduate of the Cooperstown Graduate Program. During his free time, he spends time nerding out to video games, astronomy, and nature.
kimpton_headshot_2017Name: Rachel Kimpton
Committee: Website
Position: Committee Member
Rachel is an educator currently living and practicing in Chicago. During the day, she convinces people that vegetables are amazing and that all things creepy and/or crawly are really cool; she moonlights as a “rogue” public program developer with her cohort at Museum Game Night, encouraging people to be playful at museums around town. She believes in the healing powers of breakfast tacos, loves escaping the city to commune with wilderness, and enjoys playing boardgames with her life partner.
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Name: Sena Dawes
Committee: Survey
Position: Chair
Sena is a recent graduate of the UW Museology (Seattle) master’s program and currently works as an evaluator at the Missouri History Museum. She spends her free time binge watching Netflix, playing the bass in various community orchestra, and volunteering at her local dog shelter. And always looking for interactive data visualizations to fill in the gaps in between.

Seeking Members for our Conference Committee

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NEMPN is looking for someone who has experience managing special events and event promotion. Must have strong organizational and communication skills. The Conference Committee organizes EMP events for regional conferences, industry related conferences (as applicable), and the AAM Annual Meeting, ensuring we have a presence at each and serving our members by providing networking opportunities.

Activities include, but are not limited to:

  • Brainstorming as a group to create fun and interesting networking events
  • Promote the conference and our EMP events
  • Coordinate with EMP chapters, conference hosts, and other interested parties to host EMP friendly events
  • Build and maintain relationships with the Regional and Industry related organizations and work collaboratively
  • Recruit NEMPN members who are attending the conferences to act as ambassadors for first time conference goers
  • Work with the host city chapters as an ad hoc committee member and rely on their knowledge of the city in preparing
  • Work with the Website and Communications Committees to promote the conference and related EMP events

Interested applicants should send a resume, 2 professional references, and brief answers to each of the following questions to Conference Committee Chair Stephanie Keating at nationalempnetwork@gmail.com:

  1. How would you describe your communication styles?
  2. What role do you think conferences play for EMPs?
  3. Why do you want to participate in the NEMPN Conference Committee?

Deadline January 12, 2018.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NEMPN Elects New Governance Committee and Launches Go Fund Me Campaign

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The National Emerging Museum Professional Network is an independent coalition of Emerging Museum Professional Chapters from all over the United States and two international chapters. NEMPN is comprised of an all volunteer board of directors made up of chapter leaders and lead by a vibrant and active Executive Committee. The NEMPN Board is proud to introduce its new President Michelle Epps, Vice President Marcus Harshaw, and Secretary Sarah Groh. Currently the group is actively seeking a Treasurer to complete the organization’s newly formed Governance Committee.

Prior to becoming President, Michelle Epps co-created and co-chaired the Cleveland Emerging Museums Professionals group for 5 years. Under her former title of Executive Committee Chair, Michelle was instrumental in bringing together Emerging Museum Professional Chapters leaders from across the country to create the National EMP Network.

Marcus A. Harshaw is a dynamic, energetic, and innovative leader with experience in museum education, program, and evaluation roles. Marcus recently earned a Master of Arts in Museum Studies from Johns Hopkins University, and is the founding member of the Cincinnati Emerging Museum Professionals chapter.

Sarah Groh currently holds leadership positions in Guest Operations and Membership departments of San Francisco Bay Area Museums. Her prior roles have ranged from event management to public programs to exhibit design. Sarah is also the President of Bay Area Emerging Museum Professionals.

The National Emerging Museum Professionals Network is actively raising the necessary funds to take the group to the next level by incorporating and filing for 501(c)(3) status. Contributions will help NEMPN become the leading organization that engages museum professionals across all stages of their careers and building vibrant communities of networking, knowledge exchange, and resource sharing. Help make this goal a reality and donate today at https://www.gofundme.com/nempn

The Exective Committee members are Diane Strand, Keith Lohse, Erika Katayama, Jackie Peterson, Charles Zange, Katherine Mercier, Ellen Lynch, Carl Aldrich, Kassaundra Porres, Nancy Harmon, Brittany Snider, Alex Garcia, Grace Torres, Adrienne Turnbull-Reilly, Kelsey Picken, Rebecca Gomez, Garrett Barmore, Patrick Wittwer, and Erin Murphy. Follow the links for a complete list of General Board Members and Emerging Museum Professional Chapters.

To find out more please visit National Emerging Museum Professionals Network.

Any inquiries can be directed to Michelle Epps at president@nationalempnetwork.org.