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    Wonderful Women Wednesday: Adela Gómez

    • Date: October 9, 2019
    • Creator: Emily Niekrasz
    • Description: Adela Gómez, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, 1945-83, spent the majority of her years at the Smithsonian as a special administrative assistant to the director. In 1977, she was presented with the Smithsonian Institution Secretary’s Gold Medal for Exceptional Service. #Groundbreaker

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    Wonderful Women Wednesday: Ann Leven

    • Date: May 8, 2019
    • Creator: Emily Niekrasz
    • Description: Ann Leven was responsible for the financial management of the Smithsonian as Treasurer from 1984 to 1990. Under her leadership, Smithsonian's total endowment fund nearly doubled. Leven oversaw investments, bank relations, insurance programs, management of museum shops, and more. #Groundbreaker

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    Wonderful Women Wednesday: Dr. Sharon Shaffer

    • Date: January 1, 2020
    • Creator: Emily Niekrasz
    • Description: Dr. Sharon Shaffer, Founding Director, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center, 1988–2012, established a museum-based, educational program for young children at the Smithsonian. She also developed trainings and wrote numerous publications for educators. #Groundbreaker

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    Wonderful Women Wednesday: Estelle Beck

    • Date: April 29, 2020
    • Creator: Emily Niekrasz
    • Description: Estelle Beck, Head Switchboard Operator, 1960–77, led a small team of women who were responsible for fielding hundreds of daily calls to the Smithsonian. Beck also operated telephones at the Smithsonian for three years prior to World War II. #Groundbreaker

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  9. Wonderful Women Wednesday: Janet W. Solinger

    • Date: October 31, 2018
    • Creator: Emily Niekrasz
    • Description: Janet W. Solinger, Director of the Smithsonian Resident Associates Program, 1972-1992, helped expand the Smithsonian's continuing education program membership tenfold. In 1993, she served as Director of Special Projects, assisting with planning for the Smithsonian's 150th anniversary. #Groundbreaker

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    Wonderful Women Wednesday: Lee Woodman

    • Date: October 16, 2019
    • Creator: Emily Niekrasz
    • Description: Lee Woodman held many roles at the Smithsonian, including as Senior Advisor to the Director, Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, 2011–14; Executive Producer, Smithsonian Entertainment, Smithsonian Business Ventures, 1996–2000; and Manager of Multimedia, 1984–96. #Groundbreaker

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    Wonderful Women Wednesday: Linda Edquist

    • Date: June 12, 2019
    • Creator: Emily Niekrasz
    • Description: Linda Edquist, Conservator and Head of Preservation, National Postal Museum, 1993–2018, managed conservation projects, staff, and exhibitions at the museum. Edquist first arrived at the Smithsonian as a Conservation Technician at Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, 1990–92. #Groundbreaker

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    Wonderful Women Wednesday: Magda J. Schremp

    • Date: May 20, 2020
    • Creator: Emily Niekrasz
    • Description: Magda J. Schremp, Docent Program Coordinator, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, 1971–2007, led a team of volunteers, who were responsible for assisting with school programs, leading hands-on activities and programs, and guiding the visitors’ experiences as tour guides. #Groundbreaker

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    Wonderful Women Wednesday: Mary A. Huffer

    • Date: January 22, 2020
    • Creator: Emily Niekrasz
    • Description: Mary A. Huffer led Smithsonian Libraries as Acting Director, 1964–67, and Assistant Director, 1968–72. During her tenure, she welcomed automation for cataloging and purchasing in the newly-formed central library system. #Groundbreaker

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    Wonderful Women Wednesday: Portia James

    • Date: August 15, 2018
    • Creator: Lisa Fthenakis
    • Description: Senior Curator and Historian Portia James (1953-2015) pioneered a community-based approach at the Anacostia Community Museum and led the exhibitions, publications and collections programs. She researched African American material culture. #Groundbreaker

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    Wonderful Women Wednesday: Dr. Melanie A. Adams

    • Date: August 7, 2019
    • Creator: Emily Niekrasz
    • Description: Dr. Melanie A. Adams, Director, Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum, 2019–present, previously served as the deputy director of learning initiatives at the Minnesota Historical Society and the managing director of the Missouri Historical Society. She brings twenty-five years of community engagement experience to the Smithsonian. #Groundbreaker

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  23. Manjula Kumar standing in front of a sculpture of Ganesha, the Hindu symbol of good fortune.

    Wonderful Women Wednesday: Manjula Kumar

    • Date: March 25, 2020
    • Creator: Emily Niekrasz
    • Description: Manjula Kumar was a Project Manager and Project Director in various offices around the Smithsonian, including the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Education and Public Service and the Center for Education and Museum Studies, between 1985 and 2015. She organized multicultural programming and directed the award process for proposals submitted to the Educational Outreach

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