Draft as of 12/15/2025: AAAM2026 HOST COMMITTEE

Draft as of 12/15/2025: AAAM2026 HOST COMMITTEE

The Association of African American Museums extends its sincere appreciation to the AAAM2026 Host Committee for their unwavering commitment and exceptional leadership in shaping what promises to be an outstanding conference experience.

We are deeply grateful for the intentionality and care invested in curating dynamic tours, engaging receptions, and ensuring that attendees experience Philadelphia in ways that are both meaningful and seamless.  Their dedication reflects the very best of our field.

Please join us in recognizing the AAAM2026 Host Committee, led by the incomparable Dr. Ashley Jordan, Host Committee Chair and President & CEO of our AAAM Pillar Museum, the African American Museum in Philadelphia.

AAAM 2026 Local Host Committee Philadelphia, PA

AAAM2026 Host Committee Members

Dr. Ashley Jordan, Host Committee Chair, President & CEO,

African American Museums of Philadelphia

Amber Mays – African American Museum of Philadelphia
Jan Lewis – African American Museum of Philadelphia
Alex Thomas – African American Museum of Philadelphia
Timothy Barber – Florida A&M University
Synatra Smith – ASALH
James Claiborne – Barnes Foundation
Monica Montgomery – DiasporaDNA Story Center
Felicia Williams – Hi Touch Inc.
Nina Ball – Painted Bride
Azsherae Gary – Paul Robeson House
Tamir Ali Bey
Tayyib
Jill Patricia Pirtle – Marian Anderson Museum
Rev. Carolyn C. Cavaness – Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church
Jada Wright-Greene – Heritage Salon
D Baker Wilson
Eola Dance
Tiffany Lyons
Kyra March
Janice Sykes Ross
Vashit DuBoise – For Colored Girls Museum
Erikka Goslin – Taller