Karen Costello

Karen Costello is an experienced visitor services and event management professional with a robust background in museum and hospitality settings. Currently serving as the Visitor Services Manager at Harvard Art Museums since September 2016, Karen previously held the position of Event Rentals Manager at MIT Museum and Director of Visitor Services at Old South Meeting House. Earlier roles included Museum Assistant/Event Manager and Elizabeth Perkins Fellow at Museums of Old York, as well as a Recruiter Associate at CrossCountry TravCorps. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in History from Bryn Mawr College, a Master's degree in Hospitality Administration/Management from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, and a Professional Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies from Tufts University.