My Name, My Story

The Office of Head Diversity Officer presents the first of many programs that will support and promote diversity, equity and accessibility within our workforce and ensures that everyone in the Smithsonian community feels included and has an opportunity to thrive.

Our names carry stories of ancestry, immigration, assimilation, and lost and stolen heritages. What does it mean to belong in this country? Who gets to belong? These are the questions our country has been struggling with since the beginning. Join to hear your Smithsonian colleagues talk about identity and inclusion through their name stories.

Featured panelists include:

• Meroë Park, Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer, Smithsonian Institution
• Beth Ziebarth, Deputy Head Diversity Officer, Smithsonian Institution
• Machel Monenerkit, Deputy Director, National Museum of the American Indian
• Rob Spiller, Assistant Secretary for Advancement, Smithsonian Institution
• Jina Lee, Management Specialist, National Museum of African American History and Culture
• Jennifer O’Keefe, Advancement Specialist and Board Liaison, SITES and Smithsonian Affiliations
• Haresh Vayal, Manager, Accounting Operations, Office of Finance and Accounting
• Javier Aponte Cotto, Human Resources Manager, Office of Operations, National Museum of African American History and Culture
• Tim Smith, Former Safety Officer, National Museum of the American Indian

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