Staff

Executive Director, Gloria Kenyon

Kenyon joins the NSCDA from the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM), where she most recently served as Head of Public Programs. In this role, she led more than 80 public programs annually, reaching over 43,000 attendees, and spearheaded a transition to hybrid programming that nearly doubled the museum’s national audience. She also directed the implementation of new ticketing and communications systems, resulting in an 80% increase in sold-out programs.

Over her decade at the Smithsonian, Kenyon advanced through multiple leadership roles, building a reputation for strategic planning, financial acumen, and innovative program design. Earlier in her career, she held positions at the National Museum of American History and the National Gallery of Art, where she contributed to collections management, audience engagement, and preservation initiatives.

Kenyon holds a Master of Arts in the History of Decorative Arts from the Smithsonian-Corcoran College of Art + Design and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from Salem College. She has been recognized for her leadership and financial management skills, including as a finalist for the Doug Wilde Award for Financial Acumen in 2024.