Samantha Musser is a seasoned professional in the arts and cultural sector, currently serving as the Senior Program Manager for Board and Member Relations at the Association of Research Libraries since September 2021, following a role as Program Manager. Previous experience includes positions as the Hidden HerStories Project Intern at the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum and as Executive Assistant to the Director and Advancement Assistant at the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution. Samantha has also held internships at the National Endowment for the Arts, National Museum of Women in the Arts, International Arts & Artists, and NARAL Pro-Choice America. Educational background includes a Master of Science in Modern and Contemporary Art from The University of Edinburgh, a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University, and studies at Corvinus University of Budapest, complemented by high school diplomas from The Peddie School and the School Year Abroad program.
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