Willa Brock Email & Phone Number

Woodside, Ca

As Filoli's lead storyteller, I create dynamic ways for our visitors to explore and connect to Filoli's past, present, and future.Current projects include:- Producing, editing, and hosting biweekly episodes of "Morning in the Garden" podcast- Writing blogs, talks, and interpretive signs- Starring in social media videos to share fun tidbits about Filoli's history- Training and mentoring staff in interpretation- Collaborating with community partners to connect new audiences with Filoli's story- Project managing the creation and installation of the new Lamchin Interpretive Center, created in consultation with the Association of Ramaytush Ohlone- Occasionally serving as on-site manager for public programs and/or full property

New York, New York

Produced programs to enliven the public spaces of Bryant Park and the 34th Street District. Mainprojects included the Bryant Park Picnic Performances summer arts & culture series, audienceresearch and grant-writing, permitting through city agencies, and contract negotiations withoutside event producers.

Greater New York City Area

Delivered inquiry-based education programs for student groups of all ages and abilities, primarily K-12. Programs incorporated the Museum’s unique restored spaces, artifacts, aircraft collection and exhibits to explore topics in history, science, technology, engineering and math.

Greater New York City Area

Developed and delivered fun, engaging tours of the Metropolitan Museum of Art for families and kids! Two-hour tours focused either on highlights throughout the museum or dove deep into a particular section (Asian Art, Greek Statues and Temples, Impressionism, etc.).

Florence Area, Italy

Participated in all stages of planning for the summer season of events, including writing and designing promotional materials, creating engagement across the Villa’s social media platforms, and liaising between different museum departments and performers.

San Francisco Bay Area

Led K-12 educational programming about the archaeology and natural resources of the Presidio, developed and implemented a new series of family art programs, assisted with school district outreach and other office tasks.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Assisted with museum events and educational programming, carried out research, wrote material for publication.

Florence, Italy

Researched, planned, and led English tours of the Florence Baptistery, including in the restricted area of the Women's Gallery.

Bachelor'S Degree, Art History And Archaeology

Head Copy Editor and Managing Editor of Arts & Life, Stanford Daily Newspaper Excavator, Binchester Archaeological Excavation, Durham.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Museum Studies

Graduate Thesis: "Beyond Sponsorship: The Future of Corporate Support for Museum Education"