Shivkumar Desai

Shivkumar Desai is an experienced professional in the museum sector, currently serving as a Grants Officer at the Columbia Museum of Art since October 2022. Prior to this role, Shivkumar held the position of Membership and Grants Coordinator at The Columbus Museum, Inc. from January 2021 to October 2022. Earlier experience includes serving as a Graduate Assistant at The Cooperstown Graduate Program and as an Institutional Advancement Intern at The Strong. Additionally, Shivkumar gained experience as an Archives Intern at the Birmingham Public Library. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Museology/Museum Studies from The Cooperstown Graduate Program and a Bachelor's degree in History from Birmingham-Southern College, complemented by an International Baccalaureate Diploma from Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School.