Anne previously served as the museum’s curator from 2023-2025, where she developed innovative exhibitions and community-focused programs highlighting the city’s cultural and civic history. Her notable contributions include the museum’s first exhibition on LGBTQ+ history, a collaboration with the OUTWORDS Archive; an interactive exhibition on the history of housing; and an exhibition on the city’s treescape for Santa Monica’s sesquicentennial. Anne’s exhibitions thoughtfully connect history to contemporary issues, inviting visitors into active dialogue through oral histories and interactives – such as a ‘game of housing’ that illustrated the social inequities of housing history.
Beyond her curatorial work, Anne brings extensive leadership experience from senior roles at communications agencies, where she advised Fortune 500 companies and non-profits on narrative strategy and public engagement. Her appointment positions the museum to deepen its research mission while expanding its reach across Santa Monica’s diverse communities. “Anne combines deep historical knowledge with a profound commitment to community engagement,” said Susan Potter, Museum President and interim Chair of the Museum’s Board of Directors. “Her knowledge of our institution, paired with her vision for participatory public history, makes her the ideal leader to guide the museum into its next chapter.” “I am honored to lead an institution dedicated to sharing the stories that shape Santa Monica’s past and present,” Anne said. “The museum is a vital community resource, and I look forward to deepening our partnerships and expanding our programs to ensure every resident feels a connection to our shared history.”
Come discover The Santa Monica History Museum which is open Thursday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum is closed Monday through Wednesday. Admission is $5 for adults, while it is free for members, children under 17, students, seniors (65+), and military. For more information, call 310-395-2290.