Joseph Szumowski supports the mission and programming of NJCH through development, strategic data collection, and advocacy. He joins the staff after serving as the Supervisor of Visitor Services at the Penn Museum, where he advocated for visitor accessibility and staff equity. Over the past six years Joseph has worked with over 12 different museums and historical sites across South Jersey and Philadelphia and is looking forward to applying that experience of connecting communities with cultural and educational experiences in the humanities.

Joseph has an A.A. in History from Rowan College at Gloucester County. When not at work, Joseph can be found instructing and attending community art classes, going to concerts, and exploring the wilderness.