Draft as of 2/10/2026 V.02: AAAM2026 HOST COMMITTEE

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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

Timothy Barber – African American Museum of Philadelphia

Michael Wilson– African American Museum of Philadelphia

Morgan Lloyd – African American Museum of Philadelphia

Damon McCool – African American Museum of Philadelphia

Jan Lewis – African American Museum of Philadelphia

Amber Mays – African American Museum of Philadelphia

Alex Thomas – African American Museum of Philadelphia

Jessica Hamman – African American Museum of Philadelphia

Latoya Hamilton – African American Museum of Philadelphia

Delphia Ridley – African American Museum of Philadelphia

Dr. Synatra Smith – New Jersey Historical Commission

Monica Montgomery – DiasporaDNA Story Center

Felicia Harris – Hi Touch Inc.

Azsherae Gary – Paul Robeson House

Tamir Ali Bey – MAC Enterprise Consulting

Jill Patricia Pirtle – Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society

Rev. Carolyn C. Cavaness – Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church

Damika Baker-Wilson – The Compass Group

Tiffany Murphy – Art & Soul Gallery and Boutique

Janice Sykes Ross – Progress Trust Inc.

Rebecca Morrison – Brandywine Workshop & Archives

Vashti DuBoise – The Colored Girls Museum

Erikka Goslin – Taller Puertorriqueño

Justina Barrett – Historical Society of Pennsylvania

Hannah Wallace – Mother Bethel AME Church Richard Allen Museum

Michael Clemmons – The Colored Girls Museum

Tayyib Smith

Eola Dance

Kyra March