Jason Speck

Jason Speck is the current Head of Archives & Special Collections at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens. Prior to this, Jason worked at the University of Maryland as a Collection Development Strategies Librarian and an Archivist & Supervisory Librarian for Collections. In these positions, Jason was responsible for overseeing collection activities, creating and revising collection development policies, engaging in donor relations, and ensuring the completion of administrative and legal paperwork related to acquisitions. Jason also worked with collection area staff on planning and execution of major projects and proposals, including exhibits, public events, collaborations and grants. Jason has a long history of working in libraries and has been instrumental in the development and growth of collections at both the University of Maryland and Hillwood Estate.

Jason Speck has a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Maryland College Park, and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Literature from American University.

Their manager is Wilfried Zeisler, Chief Curator & Co-Chair of Exhibitions. They work with Kendall Aughenbaugh - Digital Initiatives Librarian, Megan Martinelli - Associate Curator of Apparel, Jewelry, & Accessories.