Evansville African American Museums’ Dr. Ashley Jordan Accept New Position In Cincinnati

The Evansville African American Museum has announced that Dr. Ashley Jordan will assume her new position at the Cincinnati’s National Underground Railroad Freedom Center as Senior Director of Development beginning September 28, 2020. Dr. Jordan has been with the Evansville African American Museum since January of 2018. 

After joining the institution in 2018, Dr. Jordan made an immediate impact by shifting the perception of a small-scale museum to be a regional destination.  Through strategic collaborations with community partners and government officials, Dr. Jordan was able to increase the museum’s visibility within the Tri-State area. 

“Dr. Jordan has certainly delivered an experienced and sophisticated level of creativity and drive in terms of how the museum should grow while preserving its legacy, and we are most grateful for her commitment and dedication,” says Evansville African American Museum, President for the Board of Directors, Marcus Hester. 

“The work that we have been able to achieve in this short amount of time has been transformative for not only the museum, but for me as a professional as well. It’s without a doubt, this next phase of my career would not be possible without my experiences at the Evansville African American Museum”, says Executive Director, Dr. Ashley Jordan. 

Dr. Jordan will serve as Executive Director of the Evansville African American Museum until September 18, 2020 as the museum undertakes a process to determine her successor. 

“We wish Dr. Jordan much success in her new role at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and look forward to opportunities of collaboration in the future,” says President for the Board of Directors, Marcus Hester. 

For more information, visit www.evvafricanamericanmuseum.or