Sarah Beese

Sarah Beese has significant experience in museum operations and educational programming, currently serving as the Assistant to the Senior Vice President, Library Director, and Center for Women’s History at the New-York Historical Society since April 2016. In this role, Sarah collaborates with the Center for Women's History and the Library to develop scholarly salons, events, and exhibitions while providing logistical support to various teams for smooth daily operations. Prior to this, Sarah worked at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in various roles, including Senior Box Office Staff and Tour Guide, where the focus was on ticket handling, public engagement, and staff training. Sarah's experience also includes a summer internship at the Merchants and Drovers Museum, assisting with operational tasks and content creation. Sarah holds a Master of Arts in Museology/Museum Studies from New York University and a Certificate in Interior and Architectural Design Software from The New School, alongside a Bachelor of Arts in Theater and History from Elon University.