About Us
The Children’s Museum of Manhattan is a steward of early childhood, helping all children grow and develop into their best selves.
Through our programs on-site, online, and around the five boroughs, CMOM nurtures the next generation of creative global citizens as they learn through exploration and play. CMOM encourages empathy across difference by elevating and providing insight into diverse perspectives and inviting visitors of all backgrounds to join our intentionally welcoming community and create and learn alongside each other. The museum’s program reflects the rich cultural diversity, energy, and resilience of New York City itself and has a special focus on ensuring that its program is available to those families who might not otherwise have access.
Founded in 1973 as a neighborhood organization, CMOM has grown over the years into a beloved destination and resource for children, families, and educators from across the five boroughs and from around the world. The museum welcomes 350,000 visitors each year to its Upper West Side location and engages hundreds of thousands more through its outreach programs in partnership with schools, libraries, shelters, and Head Start centers throughout New York City; its touring exhibitions; and its online tools and curricula.
BOARD LEADERSHIP
Laurie M. Tisch
Founding Board Chair
The Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund
Matthew Messinger
Chair
President and CEO
Matthew L. Messinger Holdings
Miyoung E. Lee
Vice Chair
Julia Arnhold
Vice Chair
Managing Partner
Overview Capital
Andrew Kahn
Treasurer
Senior Vice President and Director
Kahn Brothers Group
John Bessonette
Secretary
Partner
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
Judith Hannan
Past Chair
Will Blodgett
Founder and CEO
Tredway
Michael J. Boublik
Chairman of Mergers and Acquisitions
Morgan Stanley
Amy Liu Chen
Sara Friedlander
Deputy Chairman, Head of Post-War and Contemporary Art, New York
Christie’s
Julien Ghesquieres
Managing Director and Senior Partner,
Boston Consulting Group
Michael Grad
Global Head of Business Development
BlueCrest Capital Management
Tiffany M. Hall
Executive Vice President, General Counsel,
Americas
Mastercard
Brittany Kurz
Lawyer and Senior Vice President
Morgan Properties
Nessia Sloane Kushner
Director of Strategy
Heckscher Foundation for Children
Joshua Lafer
Managing Director
Blackstone Credit
Marisa Leister
Mary Stewart Malone
Principal and Co-founder
Addison Partners
Alexandra Traber McNamara
Chief Corporate Affairs and Communications Officer
Girl Scouts of the USA
Maddy Moelis
Investor and Operator
209 Capital
Deepen Parikh
Partner
Courtside Ventures
Sarah Riegert
Stephen Rosenthal
Business Lead, People Strategy and Experience
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Stephanie Sharp
Andrew Shore
Managing Director, Real Estate Investments
Davidson Kempner Capital Management
Jean Margaret Smith
Senior Vice President, Public Affairs & Administration
Nickelodeon/Kids & Family Entertainment
Stephanie Stuchin
Lita Tandon
Vice President, Head of Sesame Ventures
Sesame Workshop
Sewit Teckie, MD
System Chief of Radiation Oncology
NYC Health + Hospitals
Deborah Willis, Ph.D
University Professor
Tisch School of the Arts at NYU
Yuting Zeng
Director, Principal Investments
Willett Advisors
Laurie Zucker Lederman
Vice Chairwoman
Donald Zucker Company/Manhattan Skyline Management Corp.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM
Dava Schub
Chief Executive Officer and Museum Director
Leslie Bushara
Chief Program Officer
Peggy Hwan Hebard
Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Karen Kincaid
Chief Advancement Officer
COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
Ariel Handelman
Director of Strategic Communication, Branding & Marketing
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Stephanie Bernabei
Deputy Director, Capital Campaign
Bethany Brichta
Director, Development
Adena Kerstein
Senior Director, Special Events
Laurel Crepeau
Membership Manager
Violet Hott
Associate, Capital Campaign and Special Initiatives
Nayeli Valdez
Development Assistant
Margaret Morgan
Campaign Assistant
ADMINISTRATION
Emma Ackerman
Chief of Staff
Alexander Tirer
Associate Art Director
CAPITAL PROJECT
Thomas G. Quaranta
Capital Project Manager
EDUCATION
Tamar Mackay
Director of Public Programs
Michelle Duverge
Senior Coordinator, Public Programs
Drake Calo
Senior Coordinator, Early Childhood Development
Suzy Mirvis
Director of School Programs & Community Outreach
Jhomalys Moran
School Programs & Community Outreach Manager
FINANCE
Karann Pashkin
Director of Finance
Brenda Teutle
Finance Associate
OPERATIONS
Will Sullivan
Director of Operations
Jose Ortiz
Director of Building Operations
Anthony Martinez
Senior Manager, Museum & Exhibits Operations
Jonathan Jeter
Visitor Experience Manager
Emily David
People Operations Specialist
James McVeigh
Facilities Technician
Daniah Desrosiers
Guest Services Supervisor
Richard Holt
Technology/Office Coordinator
Join Our Team!
The Children’s Museum of Manhattan is dedicated to providing children with experiences at the intersection of the arts, sciences and the humanities. These experiences include exhibitions, classes, workshops, performances, and festivals. We’re often looking to expand our team and bring unique, innovative professionals to the Museum. Check back here often to see up-to-date employment opportunities.
