It's an honor to be writing to you as VAM’s new Assistant Director. As a member of
the Virginia Association of Museums, I've greatly appreciated and admired the
fantastic conferences, informative programs, and excellent networking opportunities that I've experienced over the years, and I'm eager to have the opportunity to give back to
the organization that has given so much to me throughout my career. My respect for VAM has only grown though after seeing first-hand the level of
passion and dedication to the museum profession that exists amongst its staff,
council, volunteers, and consultants.
It's been an honor to be part of this extended family over the past two years as
project manager of the grant-funded Virginia Collections Initiative. I’m very
proud to have had the opportunity to assist the incredibly diverse museum,
library, and archive communities in Virginia and Washington, DC and of the work
I’ve accomplished, from assisting members with renewals to expanding VAM’s
recognition nationwide with the Top 10 Endangered Artifacts program. But I’m most grateful to now have the
opportunity to take on a permanent leadership role at one of the most well respected
museum associations in the country and continue to work alongside some of the
best people I’ve ever met. Having worked with many of you already too, I look
forward to building on our friendships and offer you my dedicated support in
the years to come.
During the interview, I was asked what the greatest challenge would be, it was easy to reply,
“filling Jennifer’s shoes”; but I feel confident in my abilities and 17 years
of experience in the nonprofit cultural sector. As I’ve helped with the
transformation of Downtown Richmond to an arts and cultural district, as founder
of the popular First Fridays Art Walk, I look forward to sharing my passion with VAM to take it to its next stage too. The opportunities seem endless thanks
to the many individuals, institutions, and businesses dedicated to our museum
field.
Best,
Christina
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