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Jessica Adair

Coordinator for Curatorial Affairs and Public Engagement at Newfields

Jessica Adair has a diverse work experience that spans across various industries. Jessica most recently worked at Newfields and the Indianapolis Museum of Art as a Coordinator for Curatorial Affairs and Public Engagement and Coordinator for Public Programs & Audience Engagement, respectively, starting in 2018. Prior to that, they worked as an Autopsy Assistant at Indiana Forensic & Surgical Pathology, LLC. In 2015, they served as a Museum Docent at the Indiana Medical History Museum. From 2016 to 2018, they worked as a Clerical Archivist at the Indiana Archives and Records Administration and as a Microfilmer at the Indiana State Archives from 2016 to 2017. Earlier in their career, they held positions as a Sales Associate/Office Assistant/Cashier at Fusek's True Value from 2012 to 2016, as a Manager at Cupcake in the City in 2011, and as a Sales Associate/Secretary at Workplace Enhancement in 2011. Jessica'searliest work experience includes being a Child Care Aid at Before and After Care from 2006 to 2009, where they provided activities and homework help for elementary-aged children. Jessica also served as a camp counselor for their summer camp program and ran a camp club with animals from a farm they volunteered for. Overall, Jessica has gained experience in various roles, including curatorial affairs, public engagement, archives, sales, and childcare.

Jessica Adair earned a Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology from Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis between 2009 and 2014. Prior to that, they completed their high school education at Westfield Washington High School from 2005 to 2009. In addition, they hold an EFSET 65 Advanced (CEFR C1) certification from EF Education First, although the specific date of obtaining this certification is not available.

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