Burma’s Path to Genocide: New Exhibition at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Speakers: Silvina Fernandez-Duque; Nancy Gillette; Jackie Scutari

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s latest exhibition, Burma’s Path to Genocide, explores how the Rohingya went from citizens to outsiders—and became targets of a sustained campaign of genocide. Museum experts will share an overview of the Museum’s mission and work, and take us on a virtual tour of the new exhibition. While the Museum will be reopening on May 17, we are pleased to bring this experience to you – and you will be among the first to see it.

Silvina Fernandez-Duque is Product Manager of Future Projects in the Levine Institute for Holocaust Education at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. She explores the potential of emerging technologies in museums, researching and prototyping new experiences for visitors and learners, with a particular focus on difficult history. She has experience in project management, video production, web content development, user experience, and evaluation. She received her BA in Art History from Williams College and MA in Architectural History from the University of Virginia.

Nancy Gillette is part of the Museum Experience and Digital Media team within the Levine Institute for Holocaust Education at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. As Special Exhibitions Manager, she has helped coordinate more than 40 exhibition projects on Holocaust history and related topics, including contemporary genocide. Nancy has worked in the museum field for 35 years, with prior experience at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Brooklyn Museum. She received her BA in Art History from Northwestern University and MA in Arts Administration from Columbia University.

Jackie Scutari is a Program Manager for the Museum’s Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide, where she oversees a number of education, communication, and outreach initiatives. She works on the Museum's exhibits on contemporary genocide and genocide prevention and manages the Center’s website, social media, and communications strategy. She also produces programming for professional and public audiences. Formerly Jackie served as the Center's research assistant. Prior to her work at the Museum, she was the Program Administrator for Georgetown University’s Fellowship Program. She has a BA in Psychology from Georgetown University and an MS in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University.

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