Rachel Kilroy

President

Rachel (she/her) is an accomplished arts education leader with over 10 years of experience in strategic planning, team supervision, and community engagement. She has expertise in data-driven analysis, marketing, and budget management, with a proven ability to drive program growth, streamline operations, and cultivate partnerships.

Esperanza Sanchez

Vice President + DEAI

Esperanza (she/her) is a curator, historian, and educator. She is an Associate Curator at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes. She held archival, curatorial, and educational positions at the Autry Museum of the American West and the Museum of Latin American Art. Esperanza holds a Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts in History from California State University, Northridge.

Delaina Engberg

At-Large

Delaina (she/her) has a diverse background in museum education, gallery curation, and community arts initiatives. Through collaborative efforts with fellow educators at the Orange County Museum of Art, she has sought to create an environment that fosters curiosity and exploration, enriching the visitor experience and deepening audiences engagement with Modern and Contemporary art.

Anaís Orozco

Digital

Anaís Orozco (she/her) is a growing museum professional with experience spanning local to national institutions across the country. Having explored a variety of museum pathways from project management to youth education, Anaís' work is driven by the belief that museums are trusted spaces of knowledge with the potential to serve as transformative sites for cultural exchange and community gathering. Anaís is dedicated to creating inclusive and accessible experiences where everyone, regardless of background or identity, feels welcome and inspired.

Sarah Harty

Web

Sarah (she/they) is a Museum Professional with a passion for fostering curiosity and learning. Currently, as the Manager of Visitor Experience at the Southern California Railway Museum, she has streamlined the membership program, enhanced development, and organizes various events attracting over 100,000 visitors annually.

Jeniffer Perales-Garcia

Community Engagement

Jeniffer Perales Garcia (she/her/ella) is a bilingual museum educator. She has worked at museums in Los Angeles and Texas. As a first-generation English-learner and previously DACA-mented, her work strives to create a more accessible and welcoming museum space for all. 

Rachel Regalado

Secretary

Rachel (she/her) is the Assistant Educator at the Hammer Museum passionate about creating accessible arts education programming. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she is inspired by hidden and untold stories within her community. For this reason, she consistently works towards uplifting and centering their voices within the institution.

Mariam Tabatabaee

Advancement

Mariam (she/they) Associate Educator at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, develops programs that engage adults with visual storytelling. An advocate for accessibility, Mariam has developed tours for visitors who are blind or have partial vision at museums such as the Guggenheim, Craft Contemporary, and NHM Utah.

Miriam Valle-Mancilla

Membership Engagement

Miriam (she/her) serves as the Curator of Education for the city of Ontario at the Ontario Museum of History & Art. In this public service role, she leads efforts to engage the diverse community through creative interpretation of local history and artistic practices.

Billie Rae Vinson

Treasurer

Billie (she/her) is the Director of School and Family Programs at Craft Contemporary where she develops programs for schools, teens and families. She has also worked with LACMA, P.S. ARTS, and LAMusArt, to provide creative experiences for a wide range of audiences.

Armando Rodriguez

Outreach & Innovation

Armando Rodriguez is the Engagement & Outreach Manager at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes in Downtown Los Angeles, where he oversees community initiatives that create a bridge between communities across Southern California and LA Plaza’s untold histories via impactful exhibitions, education, and programming. An experienced bilingual educator and program manager, he specializes in museum education, K-12 curriculum development, and intergenerational programming.

Armando’s leadership is exemplified by his work with LA Plaza's award-winning Edible Teaching and Culinary Arts program, which integrated nutrition, urban gardening, and history to create engaging educational experiences for K-12 students. Holding an M.Ed. from the University of La Verne and a B.A. in Art and Film & Visual Culture from UC Riverside, Armando is dedicated to creating meaningful and engaging learning experiences in both classrooms and museum spaces.