Lerae Umfleet
Outreach And Programming at North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
LeRae Umfleet is an experienced professional in outreach and programming, currently serving at the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources since January 2013. Previously, LeRae held the position of Assistant Director at Tryon Palace from October 2014 to January 2016, where efforts focused on administrative functions and staff development. Earlier roles include serving as Administrator for the Education & Outreach Branch at the NC Department of Cultural Resources, beginning in 2003, and curatorial positions at both the Joel Lane Museum House and Historic Hope Plantation. LeRae's educational background includes a Master of Arts in History, Public History from East Carolina University and multiple Bachelor of Arts degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, emphasizing history and American history.