Joana Vieira Varela

Joana Vieira Varela is a skilled professional with extensive experience in collections management, customer service, and event administration within prominent cultural institutions. Currently serving as a Project Assistant at the Museum of London since May 2022, Joana has contributed to the management of collections for the New Museum and Archaeology projects, utilizing systems such as Axiel Move and MIMSY XG for accurate record-keeping. Prior roles at the Natural History Museum encompassed supporting customer service as a Membership Team Assistant and Visitor Assistant, enhancing visitor experiences during the pandemic. Joana's background includes exhibition assistance at RG Spaces, internships focused on collections management at the Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology, and volunteer work at the Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência. Joana holds a Post-Graduation in Ancient History and a Bachelor's degree in Arts and Humanities, with majors in History and Archaeology from Faculdade de Letras da Universidade de Lisboa.