Diane Frankel

Diane Frankel is a well-known and highly regarded museum professional with 25 years of experience in the nonprofit arena. As a presidential appointee of President Clinton, she headed the Institute of Museum and Library Services in Washington, DC, an agency that provides funds for museum and libraries across the United States and is the largest federal cultural agency. She was founding director of the Bay Area Discovery Museum. Ms. Frankel previously directed the Children, Youth and Families Program at the James Irvine Foundation, and is currently a senior consultant with Management consultants for the Arts.