About Us

Mission & Values

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.

History

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 of Directors

Board Leadership

Laurie M. Tisch
Founding Board Chair
The Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund

Matthew Messinger
Chair
President and CEO
Trinity Place Holdings, Inc.

Miyoung E. Lee
Vice Chair

Andrew Kahn
Treasurer
Senior Vice President and Director
Kahn Brothers Group

John Bessonette
Secretary
Partner
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

Judith Hannan
Past Chair

Julia Arnhold
Managing Partner
Overview Capital

Lynn B. Bayard
Partner
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

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

Martin Laiks
CEO & Founder
Truth Strategy

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.

Staff

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

Administration

Emma Ackerman
Chief of Staff

Karann Pashkin
Director of Finance

Brenda Teutle
Finance Associate

Christine Tyson
Human Resources Manager

Guest Services

Ana Burgos
Associate Director, Guest Services

Building Operations

Jose Ortiz
Director of Building Operations

James McVeigh
Facilities Technician

Education

Yanet Diloné
Public Programs Manager

Michelle Duverge
Senior Public Programs Coordinator

Suzy Mirvis
Director of School Programs & Community Outreach

Kaylynn Mayo
School Programs & Community Outreach Manager

Exhibitions

Anthony Martinez
Senior Manager, Museum & Exhibits Operations

Alexandra Tirer
Associate Art Director

External Affairs

Stephanie Bernabei
Deputy Director, Capital Campaign

Laurel Crepeau
Membership Manager

Violet Hott
Associate, Capital Campaign and Special Initiatives

Nayeli Valdez
Development Assistant

Capital Project

Thomas G. Quaranta
Capital Project Manager

Jobs & Internships

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.

 

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