Clara Samayoa

Clara Samayoa has extensive work experience in various roles and positions. Clara is currently the Deputy Director at SITE Santa Fe since August 2021. Prior to that, they held the position of Interim Director and Director Of Finance And Administration at the same company from 2020 until 2021.

Before joining SITE Santa Fe, Clara worked at the MoMAPS1 Art Center. Clara served as the Associate Director of Administration from July 2018 until August 2019, and as the Assistant Director of Administration from November 2016 until June 2018. Additionally, they completed an internship as a Community and Government Relations Intern at MoMAPS1 Art Center in 2016.

Clara also gained work experience at Ithaka S+R as a Strategic Business Manager from October 2014 to November 2016, and as a Senior Project Coordinator from April 2013 to October 2014.

Prior to their roles in the art and research sectors, Clara worked as a Financial Analyst at Deutsche Bank from May 2010 to March 2013. Clara was responsible for financial and valuation analysis, presentations to stakeholders, relationship management with clients, and conducting research and analyses on macro-economic trends and capital markets in Latin America.

Clara's earlier work experience includes an internship as a Finance Intern at CABCORP in 2009 and an internship at Citigroup Guatemala in 2007.

Overall, Clara Samayoa has a diverse background in finance, administration, and strategic management, with a focus on the arts and cultural sectors.

Clara Samayoa holds a Master's Degree in Museology/Museum Studies, which they obtained from The Johns Hopkins University between 2015 and 2018. Prior to that, Clara earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce with a focus on Finance & International Business, as well as Philosophy, from the University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce, between 2008 and 2010. Clara also completed another Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, International Business, and Philosophy from the University of Virginia between 2006 and 2010. Additionally, Clara obtained a Master's degree in Museology/Museum Studies from Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs, although the specific dates are not provided. Moreover, Clara possesses a certification in Limited Representative Investment Banking (Series 79) from the institution FINRA, with the month and year of obtaining the certification not disclosed.