Stephanie Harris Akin

Stephanie Harris Akin is an experienced museum professional with a strong background in collections management and exhibitions. Currently serving as Senior Associate Registrar for Loans and Exhibitions at The Menil Collection since June 2017, Stephanie previously held roles at Phoenix Art Museum as Associate Registrar and at Tyler Museum of Art as Collections Manager and Registrar. Early career positions include Collections Specialist at Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center and Collections Move Specialist at the National Air and Space Museum, where responsibilities involved preparing collections for shipment and long-term storage. Stephanie's academic qualifications include a Master's degree in Anthropology with a focus on Museum Studies from The George Washington University and a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology and Applied Mathematics from Brown University.