SUNOMA Director Erika Witt Achieves Recognition in the Museum Community

Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) is proud to announce that Erika Witt, Director and Chief Curator of the Southern University at New Orleans Museum of Art (SUNOMA), has been selected to join the 2025 cohort of the Southeastern Museum Conference’s (SEMC) Jekyll Island Management Institute (JIMI).

This professional development program empowers museum professionals with advanced skills in leadership, management, and strategic planning, promoting excellence in museum operations across the Southeast.

Building on this notable achievement, Ms. Witt was also selected to serve on SEMC’s Program Committee, highlighting her position as a leader and advocate for museums throughout the region. In this role, she will help shape the direction and content of SEMC’s conferences, ensuring they address pressing topics, emerging trends, and critical challenges impacting the museum field today

Erika Witt's participation on this committee will play a vital role in shaping the content and direction of SEMC’s conferences, ensuring they tackle key issues and challenges currently impacting the museum field.

These dual honors underscore Ms. Witt’s unwavering commitment to advancing the museum profession and supporting SUNOMA’s mission of cultural preservation, education, and community engagement. Her dedication reflects a deep passion for fostering innovation and collaboration within the museum community.

SUNOMA Director Erika Witt Achieves Recognition in the Museum Community

This professional development program empowers museum professionals with advanced skills in leadership, management, and strategic planning, promoting excellence in museum operations across the Southeast.

Please join us in congratulating Erika Witt on these well-deserved honors!

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