New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Attorney, policy researcher, and not-for-profit leader. As Executive Director of the Antiquities Coalition, I oversee the organization’s work to fight cultural racketeering, the illicit trade in ancient art and artifacts. We champion better law and policy, foster diplomatic cooperation, and advance proven solutions with public and private partners worldwide, including the U.S. government, United Nations, and art market leaders. Thanks to our proven track record of achievement, the Annual Global Go To Think Tank Index recognized our institute as one of the “Best New Think Tanks of 2017” in its prestigious ranking published by the University of Pennsylvania. I am also a member of the New York State Bar, teach cultural property law at Johns Hopkins University, and am a Term Member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
• Responsible for implementing the organization’s strategic goals and objectives, as well as overseeing its day to day operations. • Work with the leadership to formulate and implement policies, guidelines, and the necessary infrastructure to support the organization’s growth. • Develop and direct key programs and projects. • Ensure the organization’s sound fiscal practice, including: drafting an annual budget for leadership approval; ensuring that the organization operates within these budgetary guidelines; supervising bookkeeping and accounting; and preparing quarterly and annual financial reports. • Support the organization’s fundraising efforts, including: researching funding sources; developing grant proposals; and helping to develop and sustain a diverse funding base, with an emphasis on corporate and foundation giving. • Organize meetings and events, including: board meetings, roundtables, and conferences. • Expand and maintain working relationships with key partners in the nonprofit, public, and private sectors. • Represent and promote the organization in the media and other forums. • Oversee the organization’s public relations strategy, its website, and broader online presence while ensuring a consistent message and image.
• In line with the goals and objectives of “Trafficking Culture,” an interdisciplinary program funded by the European Research Council, conduct academic, field, and legal research on the international trade in art and antiquities. • Examine domestic, foreign, and international law and practice on the looting and trafficking of cultural objects. • Develop effective legislation and public policy for controlling the licit and illicit markets.