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Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library CEO Robin von Seldeneck appointed VAM Director

Chris Graham

Robin von SeldeneckThe Virginia Association of Museums, which represents the museum community in Virginia and Washington D.C., recently announced new members to the Governing Council.

Robin von Seldeneck, CEO of the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum was appointed as the director for the Mountain & Valley Region.

In addition, Gary Sandling, Vice President of Visitor Services and Programs at Monticello, was elected as president. Gretchen Bulova, Deputy Director of the Office of Historic Alexandria, was elected vice-president for planning and resources, and Rob Orrison, of Prince William County’s Historic Preservation Division, was elected as vice-president for member engagement.

Additionally, Steven Blashfield, Principal / Cultural Studio Director of Glavé and Holmes Architecture, was appointed as an at-large director.

Says Jennifer Thomas, VAM executive director, “I’m excited about the new ideas and perspectives our new board members will bring to our organization in the coming year.”

Find out more by visiting www.vamuseums.org.

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Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].

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