Jorge Zamanillo, Director

Jorge Zamanillo is the founding director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino. He began work at the Smithsonian in May 2022. As Director, he provides leadership and strategic direction for the museum. In addition, he guides the museum’s comprehensive plan to preserve, document, display/interpret and promote knowledge of U.S. Latino history, art and culture.

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Ginny Gomez

Deputy Director
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Tey Marianna Nunn

Associate Director of Content and Interpretation 
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Melissa A. Carrillo

Head of Digital Initiatives
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David L. Coronado

Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing
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Emily Key

Assistant Director of Learning and Public Engagement
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Rebecca A. Looney

Assistant Director of Project Management
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Jennifer Pichardo

Head of Advancement
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Ranald Woodaman

Assistant Director of Exhibition Development
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Carol Youmans

Assistant Director of Finance and Procurement