STAFF INFORMATION
Aaron H. De Groft, Ph.D. (W&M '88)
Director |
adegroft@wm.edu | 757.221.2701
Dr. Aaron H. De Groft is the Director of the Muscarelle Museum of Art (serving his fifth year) at the College of William & Mary, his undergraduate alma mater. De Groft was previously the Deputy Director and Chief Curator at the Ringling Museum, one of the great Old Master painting collections in the United States. As an art historian, De Groft’s research and publications specialize in Renaissance and Baroque art and have focused on works by Michelangelo, Titian, Rubens, Velázquez, Caravaggio, and the history of collecting Old Master paintings during the Gilded Age in America.Read More...
John T. Spike, Ph.D
Distinguished Scholar in Residence | jtspike@wm.edu |
757.221.2702
A dynamic curator and teacher, John’s fresh insights and profound scholarship have opened new vistas in art history, removing the barriers between Renaissance and contemporary studies and underscoring their shared foundations. As Distinguished Scholar in Residence, John is deepening his friendship with our College, which began with his appointment to the Muscarelle Museum Board of Directors in 2006. Our students and docents already know and love him. Read More...
Amy K. Gorman, Ph.D.
Curator of Education & New Media | akgorman@wm.edu |
757.221.2703
Combining several talents, Gorman brings a three-fold perspective to museum education at the Muscarelle, with a balance of experience in the arts, museums and academics. Gorman holds a Ph.D. in arts administration & museum education, an MFA in visual arts with an emphasis in digital imaging, photography and installation, with undergraduate degrees in studio arts and art history. Of many interest areas, a primary focus in her research is is the impact of museum programming on the visitor, and the logistics of how assessment is possible. Read More...
Christina M. Carroll, Esq. (W&M '05, '10)
Manager of Institutional Advancement | cmcarroll@wm.edu | 757.221.2717
Christina Carroll received her undergraduate degree magna cum laude with Government honors from The College of William & Mary in 2005, and her law degree from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at The College of William & Mary in 2010. During her tenure as a student at The College she received several awards for her leadership and community service including the highest leadership award given to William & Mary students, the Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Award for outstanding participation and leadership in campus and community activities and for service and contributions to William & Mary. Read More...
Melissa Parris
Registrar | mmparris@wm.edu |
757.221.2704
Melissa holds both a B.A. and M.A. from Virginia Commonwealth University in art history. She served as registrar for the Muscarelle in the mid-to-late 1990s before moving to England where she worked in the fine arts services industry. Upon her return to the States, she has worked for a major traveling exhibition firm in Washington, D.C. and at The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation as Associate Registrar for Exhibitions and Loans before re-joining the staff at the Muscarelle. Melissa is a member of the Registrars' Committee of the American Association of Museums and serves on their International Liaisons Task Force and on the Virginia Association of Museum's Emergency Response Team.
Kevin Gilliam
Exhibitions & Operations Manager | kgilliam@wm.edu |
757.221.2706
Gilliam recieved his B.A. from California State University, Long Beach. He has had a variety of museum experiences, including exhibition specialist at The University of Arizona Museum of Art, where he spent sixteen years. In 2005, he began working as an art handler in Colonial Williamsburg, trading time between the museums and historic district. Gilliam joined the Muscarelle in 2008.
Ursula M. McLaughlin-Miller (W&M '99)
Special Projects Administrator | ummcla@wm.edu |
757.221.2707
Charles Pfenning
Director of Security | crpfenning@wm.edu |
757.221.2708
Bronwen Watts (W&M '05)
Membership Manager | bmwatt@wm.edu | 757.221.2709
Cindy Lucas
Assistant to the Director | caluca@wm.edu |
757.221.2710
Jaclyn Kuizon
Education & Media Specialist | museum@wm.edu |
757.221.2703
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