Jessica Nuñez

Jessica Nuñez is an accomplished education director with extensive experience in youth programming and museum education. Currently serving as the Director of Education at The Newark Museum of Art, Jessica has managed a range of youth initiatives and developed long-range plans for educational programs, including the Explorers Program, which emphasizes college and job preparedness for urban youth. With a strong background in curriculum development and program management, Jessica has overseen budgets exceeding $500k and has facilitated educational programming for diverse audiences. Prior roles include positions at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, Rutgers University, and earlier educational roles at The Newark Museum, complemented by advanced degrees in Spanish Translation and Early Childhood Education.