Laurel Silverstein

Laurel Silverstein possesses extensive experience in administrative and educational roles, currently serving as the Executive Assistant to the Executive Director at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive since April 2023. Laurel has held advisory positions on the board of NTID’s Project Fast Forward, focusing on culturally relevant STEM curriculum development and student transition strategies. Previous roles include Executive Assistant at Shoga Films, Administrative Coordinator at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, and Adjunct Professor at Carolina University, demonstrating expertise in curriculum development and student engagement. Laurel's background also includes teaching American Sign Language, online tutoring and mentoring, and various administrative positions, showcasing strong organizational and communication skills. Laurel holds a Master's degree in Teaching English as a Second Language from Tel Aviv University and Bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language Interpretation from Gallaudet University and Columbia College Chicago.