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) 916-4715tacosta@joslyn.org

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 ArmaniAssistant 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) 661-3859nround@joslyn.org
  • Kristin BergquistHead of Community Programs
  • Janie HeltAdult Programs Manager
  • Karla LechtenbergerYouth & Family Programs Manager
  • Laura HuntimerHead of School & Teacher Programs
  • Chelsey HillSchool Groups Coordinator
  • 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
  • Maya KeeneyWeitz Fellow

Development

  • Jim SullivanDirector of Development(402) 661-3883jsullivan@joslyn.org
  • Rebecca ManningFoundation & Major Gifts Manager
  • Julie OberliesAnnual Giving & Donor Manager
  • Maggie KoenigDevelopment & Membership Coordinator
  • Molly ColeDonor Engagement & Special Events Coordinator

Marketing

  • Amy RummelDirector of Marketing & Public Relations(402) 661-3822arummel@joslyn.org
  • Graycen MarquartDigital Marketing Coordinator

Finance

  • TJ HowellDirector of Finance(402) 661-3857thowell@joslyn.org
  • Ana DoradorAccounting Specialist
  • Bri FortuneFinance Coordinator
  • Tim NorthrupInformation Systems Manager

Operations

  • Laura WineDirector of Visitor Experience & Operations(402) 661-3841lwine@joslyn.org
  • Kandace Freeman-ThompsonHuman Resources Manager
  • Franklin Miranda-SibrianEvents Manager
  • Sophie RyanEvents Coordinator
  • Charlee SharackEvents Coordinator
  • Rachel PrentissRetail Services Manager
  • Elizabeth Kim DoRetail Services Lead
  • Rose GlockRetail Services Lead
  • Audio HelkuikRetail Services Associate
  • Brandon MedinaRetail Services Associate
  • Dawn JacobsenRetail Services Associate

Operations, Facilities Management

  • Casey StringhamFacility Manager
  • Scott OrrBuilding & Grounds Manager
  • Ryan GillenLandscape Maintenance Technician
  • Mark MartinezBuilding & Grounds Technician
  • Chris BemowskiBuilding & Grounds Lead, Day
  • Cryssy DiedrichBuilding & Grounds Worker
  • Andy SimmonsBuilding & Grounds Worker
  • Mark KalalBuilding & Grounds Lead, Night
  • Keegan CaseBuilding & Grounds Worker, Night

Operations, Visitor Experience

  • Roben HicksVisitor Experience Supervisor
  • Justin HolmanVisitor Experience Supervisor
  • Julie SchramVisitor Experience Supervisor
  • Jen KochVisitor Experience Supervisor (PT) & Visitor Experience Ambassador
  • Tertia AllenVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Reymar BarreraVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Oliver BilligVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Nicole BrewtonVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Sydney ClarkVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Kyle CleggVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Rachel CloeterVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Cassidy CoalsonVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • J'Nyjah DavisVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Marco DelgadoVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Mary EarleyVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Alex FialaVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Heather FranzVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Christina GonzalezVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Hannah HaackVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Jeff JahnVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Chloe JonesVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Jane KnudsenVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Chelsea KreuzmanVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Claire MarieVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Cameron MarquartVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Megan McCoyVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Camile MesserleyVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Casey MurphyVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Simon PodliskaVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Thelma SantiestebanVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Deb SiembiedaVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Dennis Sotelo-FloresVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Aiden FrazierVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Victoria ThomassonVisitor Experience Ambassador
  • Mayu WoolmanVisitor Experience Ambassador