National Endowment for the Arts
Laura Zamarripa is an experienced professional in arts management and education with a notable career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as a Grants Management Specialist at the National Endowment for the Arts since July 2024, Laura previously held the role of Program Specialist at the Institute of Museum and Library Services for five years. Early career positions included roles at the Smithsonian Institution as a Latino Museum Studies Program Manager and at the El Paso Museum of Art, where Laura was Community Engagement Manager. Laura's educational background includes a Master’s degree in Arts Management from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor’s degree in Art History from The University of Texas at Austin.