UMFA STAFF & BOARD OF DIRECTORS
UMFA Staff
Our staff is dedicated to creating an environment that inspires critical dialogue and illuminates the role of art in our lives. Get to know us a little better below.
Directors Office
Gretchen Dietrich, The Marcia and John Price Executive Director
Marissa Strickland, Executive Assistant to The Marcia and John Price Executive Director
801.585.7174
Curatorial
Alisa McCusker, Senior Curator | Curator of European and American Art
Luke Kelly, Associate Curator of Collections
Emily Lawhead, Associate Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art
UMFA curators are unable to assist with appraisals of artwork and external
research inquiries. Please contact the American Society of Appraisers to find
a qualified professional near you and the University of Utah’s J. Willard Marriott Library for guidance with your research.
Learning and Engagement
Annie Burbidge Ream, Co-Director of Learning and Engagement, K-12 and Family Programs
801.585.5168
Ashley Farmer, Co-Director of Learning and Engagement, Adult and University Programs
801.585.7214
Virginia Catherall, Curator of Education, Family Programs, Visitor Experience, and Community Outreach
801.585.7163
Ashley Anderson, Manager of School and Teacher Programs
801.585.0014
Laura Wilson, Manager of Studio Programs
801.585.6176
Quetzal Martinez, Manager of University Student Programs
801.581.4405
Katie Steele, Tour Coordinator
801.581.3580
External Relations
Director of External Relations
801.585.5356
Development & Membership
Fiona Marcelino, Individual Giving Manager
801.585.0464
Janet Bushnell, Development Officer, Grants and Institutional Giving
801.585.1873
Kenley Alligood, Membership Manager
801.585.9875
Marketing, Communications, and Visitor Experience
Emma Ryder, Director of Marketing and Communications
801.581.7328
J. Attridge, Communications Coordinator
801.585.3934
Michelle Woodard, Web and Digital Media Coordinator
Collections
Stacey Kelly, Director of Collections, Conservator
801.585.9045
Ansleigh Herrera, Registrar
801.585.0725
Catherine Nalder, Assistant Registrar
801.585.9885
Collections Assistant
801.585.9769
Josh Sundermeyer, Preparator
801.585.9769
Heather Cordes, Preparations Assistant
801.585.9769
Adelaide Ryder, Head Photographer, Digital Assets Manager
801.585.0125
Planning and Program
Nancy Rivera, Director of Planning and Program
801.581.3123
Joy Goh, Head Graphic Designer
Sarah Palmer, Head Exhibition Designer
Finance and Operations
Darrin Robertson, Director of Finance and Operations
801.581.4968
Sandra Jones, Manager of Accounting
801.585.1544
Rhett Jones, Manager of Operations
801.585.6851
Brandon Nemelka, Visitor Services Supervisor
801.581.5163
Louisa Laguette, Events Manager
801.581.5643
Erin Christian, Assistant to Accounting and Events
801.585.1544
Retail Services
Lorraine Jackson, Store Manager
801.585.5221
Gethin Coomans, Café Manager
Protection Services
Michael Farfel, Protection Services Manager
801.585.0570
Thomas Jeffery, Protection Services Supervisor
801.585.5327
Michael Anderson-McEwan, Protection Services Supervisor
801.585.5327
Board of Directors
The UMFA’s Board of Directors, an Advisory Board, takes a leadership role in helping the Museum fulfill its mission in multiple ways. In addition to a financial commitment, they support the organization through time, talent, enthusiasm, and expertise. We are incredibly grateful to the following individuals who are critical to the success of the UMFA:
Marcia Price, Chair
Al Landon, Vice Chair
Virginia Barlage
Erica Dahl
Gretchen Dietrich*
Katie Eccles*
Lynn Fey
Weston Firmage
Kristen Fletcher
Carolyn Gardner
Brooke R. Joseph
Mary Schubach McCarthey
Mitzi Montoya*
Nicole Mouskondis
Renato Olmedo-González
Jennifer Ortiz*
Mori Paulsen
Chris Redgrave
John Scheib*
Zibby Tozer
Mary Baily Wieler
Richard Wolfgramm
Heidi Woodbury*
Directors Emeriti
Toni Bloomberg
Kathie Miller
Diane Stewart
Naoma Tate
Marva Warnock
*Ex-Officio