Hello, my name is Samantha, Owner & Founder of Mountain Museum Management (MMM) based in beautiful Aurora, Colorado. I established MMM after a decade of experience in the museum field, which encompassed training in:
- Conservation (including public art, objects, textiles, paper/photographs, and paintings)
- Preventive conservation
- Museum collection inventory
- Museum collections management
- Museum strategic planning
- Museum disaster mitigation
- Archives processing
- Art installation
- Public art commission
- Collections packing and moving
- Polarized light microscopy pigment identification
- Cultural/historical technical writing
MMM’s clients will reap the benefits of my experience in over 50 museum collections, more than 40 of which are federal. I have a uniquely holistic understanding of museum resource management and a proven track record of executing museum projects small and large. I have project managed several simultaneous collections management consulting contracts for federal, municipal, and private clients.
Before establishing MMM, I cultivated experience in preventive conservation and benchwork conservation. I have had the privilege to treat hundreds of artworks and artifacts in professional settings, such as at the Denver Art Museum, Clyfford Still Museum, and conservation private practices.
As a two-time alumna of the University of Denver, I earned both my MA in Art History (Concentration in Museum Studies) and BFA in Pre-Art Conservation from the wonderful DU programs. I actively maintain professional memberships with the American Alliance of Museums and the Association of Registrars & Collection Specialists.
Further, I am proud to be a Professional Member of the American Institute for Conservation, which is a prestigious designation for museum professionals involved in conservation who have had their training, knowledge, and experience reviewed by a body of their peers.
I meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for History, as published in Code of Federal Regulations, 36 CFR Part 61.
I am passionate about fostering awareness of collections preservation and planning. In my capacity as an educator, I teach museum management and collections care courses for the Northern States Conservation Center, empowering others with the tools to preserve our shared heritage. I also give back to my two-time alma mater by guiding Pre-Program Conservation students at the University of Denver through their first hands-on conservation projects.
Beyond my professional endeavors, I have volunteered at various cultural organizations, including serving as the Vice President of the Cultural Council in Commerce City, Colorado. Commerce City has a diverse population. Its residents encompass a wide spectrum of racial and ethnic backgrounds, socioeconomic conditions, life experiences, and housing journeys. It is also a hub for artists and fabricators. My life and service in this community was formative and informed my ability to code switch to communicate and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders.
I am multi-lingual, speaking English, Spanish, and Italian.