Administration and Staff

Director

Jan M. ZiolkowskiDirector

Executive Director

Yota BatsakiExecutive Director

Honorary Affiliates of Dumbarton Oaks

  • Susan BoydCurator, Byzantine Collection, 1979–2004
  • Giles ConstableDirector, 1977–1984
  • Edward L. KeenanDirector, 1998–2007
  • William C. LoerkeProfessor of Byzantine Art, Emeritus
  • Irfan ShahîdAffiliate Fellow of Byzantine Studies
  • Robert W. ThomsonDirector, 1984–1989

Byzantine Studies

  • Margaret MullettDirector of Byzantine Studies

Senior Fellows

  • Robert S. NelsonChair
  • Susan Ashbrook Harvey
  • Albrecht Berger
  • John Duffy
  • John F. Haldon
  • Ioli Kalavrezou
  • Margaret Mullett(Ex Officio)

Staff

  • Susannah ItalianoProgram Assistant to the Director of Byzantine Studies
  • Jonathan SheaPost-Doctoral Associate in Byzantine Sigillography

Pre-Columbian Studies

  • Mary Elizabeth PyeInterim Director of Pre-Columbian Studies

Senior Fellows

  • Elizabeth BooneChair
  • Barbara Arroyo
  • Thomas Cummins
  • Joanne Pillsbury(Ex Officio)
  • Charles Stanish
  • Gary Urton
  • David L. Webster

Staff

  • Emily GulickAssistant to the Director of Pre-Columbian Studies
  • Reiko Ishihara-BritoPost-Doctoral Associate in Maya Studies

Garden and Landscape Studies

  • John BeardsleyDirector of Garden and Landscape Studies

Senior Fellows

  • Dorothée ImbertChair
  • John BeardsleyEx Officio
  • Gert Gröning
  • Alison Hardie
  • Mark Laird
  • D. Fairchild Ruggles
  • Thaisa Way

Staff

  • Michael G. LeePost-Doctoral Associate in Garden and Landscape Studies
  • Jane PadelfordAssistant to the Director of Garden and Landscape Studies

Research Appointments

  • Örgü DalgiçPost-Doctoral Teaching Fellow in Byzantine Studies, Dumbarton Oaks/Catholic University of America
  • Scott Fitzgerald JohnsonPost-Doctoral Teaching Fellow in Byzantine Studies, Dumbarton Oaks/Georgetown University
  • Angela KinneyResearch Associate
  • Michael SullivanResearch Associate
  • Jack TannousPost-Doctoral Teaching Fellow in Byzantine Studies, Dumbarton Oaks/George Washington University

Museum

  • Gudrun BühlCurator and Museum Director
  • Christine BlazinaDocent Coordinator
  • James N. CarderArchivist and House Collection Manager
  • Miriam DoutriauxExhibition Associate, Pre-Columbian Collection
  • Christopher HarrisonSenior Exhibits Technician and Cabinetmaker
  • Eric McGeerConsultant for Byzantine Sigillography
  • Joseph MillsPhotographer
  • Allison MondelMuseum Shop Manager
  • Cécile MorrissonConsultant for Byzantine Numismatics
  • Juan Antonio MurroAssistant Curator, Pre-Columbian Collection
  • Hillary OlcottCoordinator Exhibitions and Public Programs
  • Jonathan SheaPost-Doctoral Associate in Byzantine Sigillography and Numismatics
  • Marta ZlotnickRegistrar and Curatorial Assistant, Byzantine Collection
  • Stephen ZwirnAssistant Curator, Byzantine Collection

Library

  • Sheila KlosDirector of the Library
  • Deborah BrownLibrarian, Byzantine Studies
  • Sarah BurkeSpecial Projects & Reference Librarian
  • Kimball ClarkCataloger
  • Bridget GazzoLibrarian, Pre-Columbian Studies
  • Ingrid GibsonInterlibrary Loan Librarian
  • Jessica HollingsheadAcquisitions Assistant
  • Wendy JohnsonCopy Cataloger
  • Linda LottLibrarian, Rare Book Collection
  • Barbara MersereauAcquisitions Assistant
  • Sandra Parker-ProvenzanoHead Cataloger
  • Toni StephensLibrary Assistant
  • Tylka VetulaSerials and Acquisitions Librarian

Image Collections and Fieldwork Archives (ICFA)

  • Shalimar Fojas WhiteManager, Image Collections and Fieldwork Archives
  • Clare MoranIntern
  • Rona RazonArchives Specialist
  • Günder VarinlioğluByzantine Assistant Curator
  • Anne-Marie ViolaMetadata and Cataloging Specialist

Publications

  • Kathy SparkesDirector of Publications
  • Joel KalvesmakiEditor in Byzantine Studies
  • Prathmesh MenganeDatabase Specialist
  • Michael SohnWeb & Graphic Designer
  • Sara TaylorEditor in Art and Archaeology
  • Lisa WainwrightPublications Assistant

Gardens

  • Gail GriffinDirector of Gardens and Grounds
  • Ricardo AguilarGardener
  • Miguel BonillaCrew Leader
  • Melissa BrizerGreenhouse Specialist
  • Rigoberto CastellonCrew Leader
  • Terri HarrisonGardener
  • Walter HowellGardener
  • Robin LollarGardener
  • Donald MehlmanGardener
  • Kristin MoeGardener
  • Manuel PinedaCrew Leader
  • Anastassia SolovievaGardener
  • Marc VedderIntegrated Pest Management Specialist

Administration

  • Mary Beth TsikalasDirector of Finance and Administration
  • DeWahn CoburnAccountant
  • Cindy GreeneAdministrative Coordinator, Friends of Music
  • Pete HaggertyNetwork Systems Administrator
  • Helen Hubbard-DavisFinancial Assistant
  • Pallavi JainHuman Resources Generalist
  • Kathleen LaneFellowship Program and Accommodations Coordinator
  • Jonathan LeePayroll and Benefits Coordinator
  • Francisco LopezExecutive Assistant
  • Joann MurrayPC Computer Specialist
  • Valerie StainsArtistic Director, Friends of Music

Facilities

  • Michael SteenDirector of Facilities

Security

  • Christopher L. FranklinSecurity Manager
  • Jimi AdeniyiSecurity Officer
  • Elizardo ArangoSecurity Officer
  • Nora EscobarSecurity Officer
  • Arthur GogginsSecurity Officer
  • Fikre HabtemariamSecurity Officer
  • Douglas C. KochSecurity Officer
  • Rodolfo MarstonSecurity Officer
  • Larry MarzanSecurity Officer
  • Philip MossSecurity Officer
  • Anthony SuchaczewskiSecurity Officer
  • Garfield TysonSecurity Officer

Buildings

  • Mario GarcíaFacilities and Services Coordinator
  • Carlos MendezEvents and Services Coordinator
  • J. David Cruz-DelgadoBuilding Assistant
  • Noel GabitanBuilding Assistant
  • Jose Luis GuerreroBuilding Assistant
  • José PinedaBuilding Assistant
  • Brian SmithBuilding Assistant
  • Jose Enrique TobarBuilding Assistant

Engineering

  • Kenneth JohnsonSenior Building Systems Engineer
  • Michael NealMechanical Maintenance Technician
  • Albert WilliamsMechanical Maintenance Assistant

Refectory

  • Hector PazRefectory Chef and Manager
  • Deysi M. Escobar-VenturaRefectory Assistant
  • Dominador SalaoKitchen Assistant