The Joslyn brings people together to explore art across time and cultures. Our vision is to broaden our collection, invigorate our programs, bolster our organization, and open our doors wider to everyone. We are art-centered, inclusive, responsible, and dynamic.

Mission & Planning

Board & Staff

Board of Governors

Executive Committee

  • H. Dele Davies, MDChair
  • Dusty DavidsonVice Chair
  • Wallace R. WeitzVice Chair
  • Fred HunzekerTreasurer
  • Kirk Kellner
  • John P. Nelson
  • Stacy Simon
  • Lisa Smith
  • Paul G. Smith
  • Debbie Wood
  • Sylvia B. Cohn
  • Mary D. Daugherty
  • Henry Davis
  • Julie Fritz
  • Judi gaiashkibos
  • Krissy Hamm
  • Diny Landen
  • Rick Lanoha
  • Lance Larsen
  • Kenny Rocker
  • Constance Ryan
  • Bob Schlott
  • Harley Schrager
  • Craig Starr
  • Tiffany White-Welchen
  • David Wiesman
  • Sarah Yale
  • Jessie FeinsteinJoslyn Association President, ex-officio
  • Julie LehanYoung Advocates Committee Chair, ex-officio

Staff

Welcome from Jack F. Becker, PhD, Joslyn Art Museum Executive Director & CEO
Encounters with art and creative expression deepen emotional awareness, expand understanding, strengthen connections, and enrich our daily lives. We are delighted to welcome you to The Joslyn, where you can experience art, architecture, learning, and community at a Museum that is free to all, always. A world-class institution and cultural cornerstone for the city of Omaha, the state of Nebraska, and our region for 95 years, The Joslyn is for everyone. Come connect with art and each other. We look forward to welcoming you.

Administration

  • Kristy DurkinAssistant to the Executive Director & CEO(402) 661-3886

Curatorial & Collections

  • Taylor J. Acosta, PhDChief Curator & Director of Collections(402) 916-4715[email protected]

Curatorial

  • Karin CampbellPhil Willson Curator of Contemporary Art
  • Annika K. Johnson, PhDStacy and Bruce Simon Curator of Native American Art
  • Peter H. Fox, PhDWillis A. Strauss Associate Curator of European Art
  • Elise Armani, PhDAssistant Curator of Twentieth-Century Art
  • Thomas H. Price, PhDRichard and Mary Holland Assistant Curator of American Western Art
  • Camryn MooreRae and Bill Dyer Curatorial Assistant
  • Cady de la CruzCuratorial Assistant, Native American Art

Collections

  • Sarah HainesRegistrar
  • Candace BergerAssociate Registrar
  • Kendall SigmonAssistant Registrar
  • Nick MillerExhibition Design & Installation Manager
  • Luke SeversonPreparator

Learning & Engagement

  • Nancy RoundDirector of Learning & Engagement(402) 661-3859[email protected]
  • Kristin BergquistHead of Community Programs
  • Janie HeltAdult Programs Manager
  • Karla LechtenbergerYouth & Family Programs Manager
  • Laura HuntimerHead of School & Teacher Programs
  • Chelsey HillSchool Groups Coordinator
  • Anika RoddyGallery Teacher
  • Bella PriceGallery Teacher
  • Dasia WilsonGallery Teacher
  • Livia RoutsonGallery Teacher
  • Mackenzie WrightGallery Teacher
  • Maddie KopplinGallery Teacher
  • Olivia MankeGallery Teacher
  • Rachel AcholaGallery Teacher
  • Simon MillerGallery Teacher
  • Wren RobinsonGallery Teacher
  • Shelby AudissHead of Studio Programs
  • Sarah CarterStudio Programs Coordinator
  • Alexis BelmeLearning & Engagement Assistant
  • Alastair FriedrichsenArt Works Assistant
  • Sara KlukaArt Works Assistant
  • Anthony MaiArt Works Assistant
  • Kelli PetereitArt Works Assistant
  • James SchramArt Works Assistant
  • Pamela HinsonHead of Kent Bellows Mentoring Program
  • Jessica FreemanKent Bellows Mentoring Program Coordinator
  • ViyKent Bellows Mentoring Program Assistant
  • Yifei RenWeitz Fellow

Development

  • Jim SullivanDirector of Development(402) 661-3883[email protected]
  • Derek CombaGrants Manager
  • Julie OberliesAnnual Giving & Donor Manager
  • Maggie KoenigDevelopment & Membership Coordinator
  • Molly ColeDonor Engagement & Special Events Coordinator

Marketing

  • Amy RummelDirector of Marketing & Public Relations(402) 661-3822[email protected]
  • Graycen MarquartDigital Marketing Coordinator
  • Ashley CarlsonGraphic Design Coordinator

Finance

  • TJ HowellDirector of Finance(402) 661-3857[email protected]
  • Ana DoradorAccounting Specialist
  • Bri FortuneFinance Coordinator
  • Tim NorthrupInformation Systems Manager

Operations

  • Laura WineDirector of Visitor Experience & Operations(402) 661-3841[email protected]
  • Kandace Freeman-ThompsonDirector of Human Resources
  • Franklin Miranda-SibrianEvents Manager
  • Sophie RyanEvents Coordinator
  • Rachel PrentissRetail Services Manager
  • Kenna BarnesRetail Services Lead
  • Rose GlockRetail Services Lead
  • Audio HelkuikRetail Services Associate
  • Melissa TobererRetail Services Associate
  • Dawn JacobsenRetail Services Associate, On Call

Operations, Facilities Management

  • Casey StringhamFacility Manager
  • Julio AguirreMaintenance Lead
  • Ryan GillenLandscape Maintenance Technician
  • Cryssy DiedrichBuilding Operations Lead
  • Mark KalalBuilding Operations Lead
  • Lynnie SiegnerBuilding Operations Coordinator
  • Mark MartinezBuilding Operations Technician
  • Brennan SabelBuilding Operations Specialist, PT
  • Keegan CaseBuilding Operations Specialist, PT
  • Andy SimmonsBuilding Operations Specialist, On Call

Operations, Visitor Experience

  • Roben HicksVisitor Experience Supervisor
  • Justin HolmanVisitor Experience Supervisor
  • Julie SchramVisitor Experience Supervisor
  • Jen KochVisitor Experience Supervisor
  • Elizabeth AguilarVisitor Experience Supervisor
  • Reymar BarreraVisitor Experience Ambassador, On Call
  • Kyle CleggVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Rachel CloeterVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Joy CottonVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • J'Nyjah DavisVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Marco DelgadoVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • George DrakeVisitor Experience Ambassador, On Call
  • Cannon DunkerVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Mary EarleyVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Alex FialaVisitor Experience Ambassador, On Call
  • Heather FranzVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Aiden FrazierVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Cynthia GabrieVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Christina GonzalezVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Jeff JahnVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Chloe JonesVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Miranda KnofczynskiVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Chelsea KreuzmanVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Cameron MarquartVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Megan McCoyVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Camile MesserleyVisitor Experience Ambassador, On Call
  • Simon PodliskaVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Breyauna RodgersVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Thelma SantiestebanVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Sarah Santo DomingoVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Scotty ScarpelloVisitor Experience Supervisor
  • Deb SiembiedaVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Deanna SobezykVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Dennis Sotelo-FloresVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Victoria ThomassonVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Emily TroubaVisitor Experience Supervisor
  • Mayu WoolmanVisitor Experience Ambassador