HBCU President Becomes First Black Woman To Head Indianapolis Museum Of Art
Later that same year, Newfields hired Darrianne Christian, the first Black woman to chair the museum’s Board of Trustees. Now, it’s bringing on Dr. Burnette as the new president and CEO, making her the first-ever Black woman to lead the institution.
“Our Search Committee looked at leaders across the entire country, and Dr. Burnette was a clear standout amongst an
impressive slate,” Christian said. “Her extensive professional achievements reflect her ability to deliver on her passion to innovate and advance the arts, education and green spaces.”
“Her legacy has been to elevate the beloved institutions she’s led into stronger, more inclusive organizations that others seek to emulate. We are absolutely delighted to bring her leadership to Newfields,” she added.
I’m at the Newfields Annual Meeting
The new CEO Dr Collette Pierce Burnette is HERE and just got a standing ovation from the crowd after she was introduced by the Newfields Chairperson Darrianne Christian pic.twitter.com/mmZXTavtn0
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