Allison O’Keeffe

Allison O'Keeffe oversees all aspects of the Museum's Membership and Individual Giving program. A fine arts and art history graduate of Skidmore College, she brings with her years of experience in the museum and non-profit world. Her museum career began at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, where she helped found the Cooper Hewitt's Young Patron program and took her to the Neue Galerie New York where she managed the membership, development, and events programs with particular attention to the museum's Junior Council. Most recently, Allison was the Director of Donor Engagement and Events at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, FL, where she was part of a leadership team spearheading a multi-million dollar capital campaign and where she managed fundraising events including the annual Orchid Ball Gala. Beyond the non-profit world she spends her time pursuing her passion for art and creating jewelry at her home studio.