www.megansteinman.com MEGAN MARISSA STEINMAN
[email protected] (917) 721 4558 EDUCATION 2011 MPAS (Master of Public Art Studies), Roski School of Fine Arts, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 2002 BA, New School University, New York, NY 1996 AA, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, San Francisco, CA PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2015-now Director, The Underground Museum, Los Angeles, CA Founding Director of an artist-led non-profit museum who serves across all areas of the organization, including Governance: works closely with Board of Trustees and Advisory Board to implement The UM’s vision and strategic objectives. Leadership and Staff Management: responsible for sourcing, hiring, and managing all museum staff and freelance consultants; provides consistent mentorship and paths for career growth. Curating: member of the curatorial/programming council for all exhibitions, performances, workshops, and lecture series; oversees exhibition design and installation; liaison for artists and collaborators. Communications: serves as spokesperson for museum in press and at external events and symposia; leads museum tours for major funding groups. Finance: prepares and manages the organization’s annual operating budget with oversight of monthly cash flow and expenditures; ensures that sound financial controls, reporting, payroll and bookkeeping practices are maintained; liaison to museum’s accountant firm and Board Treasurer; manages audit process. Development: cultivates individual, corporate and institutional donors; all grant writing, implementation, budget and program reporting; conceptualizes and executes fundraising events; manages Board’s fundraising subcommittee. Community Engagement: audience development; nurtures and maintains relationships with cultural partners, schools, neighboring businesses, and local community organizations. Building Operations: manages architect consultants, contractors, gardeners and all teams responsible for building care; landlord liaison.