I am responsible for the physical and financial resources of the John Nicholas Brown Center at Brown University including the 1792 Nightingale-Brown House, its collection of 18th and 19th century furnishings and collections, and its budget. I teach a biannual course at Brown, "Shrine, House, or Home: Rethinking the House Museum Paradigm." In addition, I work with students in the Center's Public Humanities program to refine their knowledge and skills in museum theory and methods. I also research… Show more I am responsible for the physical and financial resources of the John Nicholas Brown Center at Brown University including the 1792 Nightingale-Brown House, its collection of 18th and 19th century furnishings and collections, and its budget. I teach a biannual course at Brown, "Shrine, House, or Home: Rethinking the House Museum Paradigm." In addition, I work with students in the Center's Public Humanities program to refine their knowledge and skills in museum theory and methods. I also research and write on these topics, especially on historic house museum interpretation and sustainability. Show less

The Tiverton Library Foundation is the primary fund-raising committee for Tiverton's new public library, which is due to open in spring of 2015. The committee develops and oversees private funding sources, state and federal grants, and bond funds awarded by voters in 2011. My role on the committee includes development of a local history room at the new library. This role is ongoing despite the expiration of my two-year term on the foundation.

As Director of Historic Sites I managed and oversaw interpretation of four historic properties, including the creation of furnishing and interpretation plans, programs and exhibitions. In a prior capacity as Curator of Special Collections, I managed and interpreted diverse collections, including 17th – 20th century archives, graphics and imprints.