Mingei International Museum Staff | Mingei International Museum

Staff

Mingei International Museum staff work to produce exhibitions, programs, and events with the goal to inspire and to create with our community.

Executive

Jessica Hanson York Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (619) 704-7510

Advancement - Development, Membership and Events

Caroline Nordquist Chief Advancement Officer (619) 704-7493
Heather Kerner Development Manager (619) 704-7504
Adriana Galaz Development and Volunteer Coordinator (619) 704-7519
Sue Preis Events Specialist (619) 331-3565
Allison Manch Membership Manager (619) 704-7516
Jenna Bautista Advancement Coordinator (619) 704-7517

Marketing and Design

Patricia Cué Creative Director (619) 704-7503
Ron Kerner Photographer (619) 331-3574
Elizabeth Martinez Graphic Designer (619) 331-3570
Nat Biendara Wilson Content Producer (619) 704-7529

Visitor Experience

Jill DeDominicis Shop Mingei Manager (619) 704-7524
Kass Weston Visual Merchandiser (619) 331-3571
Cassidy Harris Visitor Experience Manager (619) 331-3556
Devina Miller Visitor Experience Assistant Manager (619) 331-3573
Vanessa Chappins-Nuńo Lead Visitor Experience Associate (619) 704-2859

Exhibitions

Emily Hanna Director of Exhibitions and Chief Curator (619) 704-7518
Guusje Sanders Curator (619) 704-7520
Ariana Torres Assistant Curator (619) 704-7498
Jerry Maloney Exhibition Designer (619) 704-7509
David Leroi Preparator

Library, Archives and Digitization

Kristi Ehrig-Burgess Head of the Library and Archives (619) 704-7532
Martha Ehringer Museum Historian/Archives (619) 704-7513

Registration

Caitlin Podas Manager of Registration and Exhibitions (619) 704-7505
Emily Brown Associate Registrar (619) 704-7494
Grisel Marquez-Razon Registration and Exhibitions Assistant (619) 331-3572

Finance

Steve Phallen Chief Financial and Operations Officer (619) 704-7514
Margaret Mays Financial Manager (619) 704-7496
Golnaz Ghahari Staff Accountant (619) 331-3559

Security and Facilities

Maynard Mendoza Facilities Director (619) 704-7522
Antonio Avalos Assistant Manager of Security
Juan Carlos Flores Security Guard

Engagement, Learning, & Impact

Shannon Foley Senior Manager of Engagement, Learning, and Impact (619) 704-7495
Chiho Saito School and Tour Programs Specialist (619) 331-3567
Diana Benavidez Assistant Manager of Engagement, Learning, and Impact (619) 704-7527
India Thompson Education Specialist (619) 704-7507
Antonia Eguiarte Arts Education Coordinator (619) 704-7511

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