Dr. Kurt Steinberg

Dr. Kurt Steinberg is an accomplished leader in higher education and organizational management, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at the Peabody Essex Museum since January 2023. Prior to this role, Steinberg was President of Montserrat College of Art from July 2018 to January 2023 and held various senior positions at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, including Executive Vice President and Acting President. With experience as Associate Vice Chancellor at the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education and as a Fiscal Policy Analyst for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Steinberg also brings a background as an Analyst from Andersen Consulting. Dr. Steinberg holds a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership from Northeastern University, a Master of Public Administration from Syracuse University's Maxwell School, and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Affairs from Syracuse University.