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demographic is not enough. If we understand the
technologies that a museum could use to engage this
generation, museums may be able to leap frog over
existing technical infrastructure and make rapid gains
in tapping into new audiences and donors.
Facilitator: Kathy Burton Jones, Program Director,
Museum Studies Program, Harvard University
Extension School, MA
Speakers: Lauren Vargas, PHD Candidate, Museum
Studies, MA; Janelle Mills, Master’s Candidate,
Museum Studies, MA; Mia Metivier, ALM Degree
Candidate, Museum Studies, MA; Audrey Soria,
Master’s Candidate, Museum Studies, MA; Jeremy
Slavitz, Independent Consultant, MA
The Business of Being an IMP
Thinking of striking out on your own? Learn about
the business of being an independent museum
professional. Attorney Mark Gold will talk about
the differences between forming an LLC or sole
proprietorship, potential issues with consultant
contracts, and risk management. You are invited to
“stump the lawyer” with your questions.
Facilitator: Mark Gold, Partner, Smith Green & Gold,
LLP, MA (NEMA Board)
The Competitive Job Candidate: Honing Your
Presentation
This session will focus on the resume, the interview,
and negotiations. Presenters will begin with a brief
overview of best practices. Breakout groups will then
explore topics in depth and through interactive formats
like discussion and role playing. Bring your resume
and dress as if attending an interview. This session
will be helpful if you are a beginning or mid-career
professional looking to hone your presentation and
advance your career.
Facilitators: Dawn Salerno, Deputy Director for Public
Engagement and Operations, Mystic Museum of Art,
CT (NEMA Board); Gail Nessell Colglazier, Independent
Consultant, NH; Jeanne Gade, Director of Human
Resources, Mystic Seaport Museum, CT; Pamela
Pantos, Executive Director, Newport Music Festival, RI
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