Meet Our Team
Meet the dedicated leaders guiding CMOM’s mission to inspire curiosity, creativity, and learning for all children and families — both inside our museum and throughout New York City.
Dava Schub
Chief Executive Officer and Museum Director
Dava Schub brings 30 years of experience leading and growing cultural organizations and nonprofits to her role at CMOM. Working together with the Board of Directors and staff leadership, she advances the museum’s mission across its exhibitions, programs, and outreach. Dava joined the museum in 2023, and her directorship will guide CMOM’s move to our new home at 361 Central Park West. Dava comes to CMOM following her tenure as the CEO of the Edlavitch Jewish Community Center in Washington, DC, a growing community organization valued for its excellence in arts and education. Prior to joining the DCJCC, she served as the Chief Program Officer at Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan for 15 years. Dava received her BA from University of Wisconsin, and MSW from Yeshiva University School, School of Social Work, with a focus on community organizing. Dava served for more than a decade as the co-chair of the BJ/SPSA shelter on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and currently serves on the Board of Directors of West Side Campaign Against Hunger, B’nai Jeshurun, and JCC Global.
Bethany Brichta
Director, Development
Leslie Bushara
Chief Program Officer
Ariel Handelman
Director of Strategic Communication, Marketing & Brand
Karen Kincaid
Chief Advancement Officer
Tamar MacKay
Director, Public Programs
Suzy Mirvis
Director, Education & Community Outreach
Carolyn Straub
Director of Capital Projects
Contact Our Team
Get in touch with a member of the CMOM team.