Margot McIlwain Nishimura

Margot McIlwain Nishimura currently serves as the Dean of Libraries at Rhode Island School of Design, overseeing strategic direction for the Fleet Library and associated resources since July 2018. Prior to this role, Margot held various prominent positions, including Interim Dean of Libraries at Newport Restoration Foundation and Director of Museums/Deputy Director for Collections, Programming, and Public Engagement, where significant increases in attendance were achieved through innovative programming. Margot has extensive academic experience, having served as Deputy Director and Librarian at The John Carter Brown Library, and as a visiting professor at several institutions, including Brown University and Smith College. Educational background includes a PhD in Art History from The Institute of Fine Arts at NYU and a BA in Art History from Smith College. Margot's expertise encompasses curatorial projects and significant contributions to community engagement and digital initiatives in the arts and cultural heritage sectors.