Feb
29

2024 Palmer Leadership participants announced

Antonio Guzman, Director of the Office of Human Resources has announced the participants in the 2024 Russell E. Palmer Leadership Development Program.

The Smithsonian Leadership Development Program was created in 2007 to cultivate the next generation of leaders at the Smithsonian. The program was renamed in 2012 to honor National Board Member Russell E. Palmer’s continued support and guidance of this important initiative.

The Palmer Leadership Development Program is highly competitive and accepts just 25 applicants each year. Aimed at professionals at the GS/IS 13 and 14 levels across the Smithsonian, the program aims to strengthen its participants’ ability to lead through improving collaboration, communication, and conflict management skills. The program provides professional development, training and mentoring designed to create a pan-Institutional team ready to face the Smithsonian’s future challenges and opportunities.

This year’s participants are:

  • Tony Barthel, National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute
  • Rebecca Ben-Atar, National Postal Museum
  • Emily Clyne, Smithsonian Office of Protection Services
  • Jennifer Donato, National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute
  • Priya Menzies Fluitt, Smithsonian Office of Protection Services
  • Holly Glover, Smithsonian Science Education Center
  • Shira Goldstein, National Museum of American History
  • Mary Manson, National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute
  • Vanessa Marquez, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
  • Andrea Martin, Office of the Under Secretary for Administration
  • Kathleen McSweeney, Office of the Chief Information Officer
  • Grace Noah, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
  • Ashlee Prevette, National Air & Space Museum
  • Eleanor Reynolds, Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum
  • Dawn Rogala, Museum Conservation Institute
  • Jessica Sadeq, Office of Communications and External Affairs
  • Marisa Scalera, Smithsonian Gardens
  • Jen Shannon, National Museum of the American Indian
  • Derek Simms, National Museum of African American History ＆ Culture
  • Auntaneshia Staveloz, National Museum of African American History ＆ Culture
  • Troy Taylor, Office of Facilities, Management and Reliability
  • Sara Trigo, Office of Planning, Design, and Construction
  • Lindsey Vanderdray, Office of Planning, Design, and Construction

“Please join me in congratulating the participants,” Guzman said.  “I wish to thank the following Selection Board members who provided their expertise by investing hours reviewing applications and coming to consensus.”

  • Bonnie Campbell Lilienfeld:  Associate Director for Curatorial Affairs, National Museum of American History
  • Tricia Edwards:  Deputy Director, Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and Smithsonian Affiliations (SITES | SA)
  • Dylan Garon: Deputy Director for Physical Security & Business Operations, Office of Protection Services
  • Machel Monenerkit: Deputy Director, National Museum of the American Indian
  • Rob Ritter:  Director of Institutional Relations, Office of Advancement
  • Derek Ross: Director, Office of Planning, Design, and Construction
  • Heather Williams: Chief Operating Officer, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory

&ldquyo; To the participants – thank you for taking on this additional challenge,” Guzman concluded. “We look forward to seeing your great work!”

 

 

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Posted: 29 February 2024
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