Museum Staff
We particularly pride ourselves on being a small organization with large impact on the community.
We truly love what we do, and we hope to sea you soon!
Please make an appointment to meet with staff. The general office line is (631) 367-3418.
We truly love what we do, and we hope to sea you soon!
Please make an appointment to meet with staff. The general office line is (631) 367-3418.
In Alphabetical Order:
NEIL BROGAN ACCOUNTANT brogie@optonline.net In the summer of 1974, I was asked to fill in for a friend who was working weekends at the Museum. I continued for several years whenever the friend could not make work. In 1977, I was added officially to the staff. After graduating CW Post School Of Professional Accountancy in 1981, I became the accountant for the Museum and have served in that capacity ever since. I worked at Zeidman, Lackowitz & Company Certified Public Accountants, Syosset NY for 25 years. I am currently the Chief Financial Officer for The Inn At New Hyde Park. I belong to the New Hyde Park Fire Department where I have served as Captain Of Protection Engine Co. #2, an Emergency Medical Technician and Captain of the Termites Racing Team. I served as President of The Nassau County Volunteer Firemens Parade and Drill Team Captain's Association. I am a member of the Huntington Community Band and the Lindenhurst Brass Marching Band. I sing in the St. Annes Garden City Choir and am a member of the steering committee for the annual Newsday / Hofstra High School Marching Band Festival. I am a member of the National Eagle Scout Association and serve as Treasurer for the New Hyde Park Village Museum Association. I enjoy spending time at my summer home located in Glen Spey NY, golfing and collecting antique vehicles. JOAN LOWENTHAL STORE manager & ADMISSIONS ASSOCIATE whalingstore@gmail.com Ext 13 Sailing to Mystic Seaport in Mystic, CT each summer for over 18 years has instilled in me an interest in maritime history. What a joy it is to work at the Whaling Museum! I love greeting people and sharing my knowledge of the exhibit and showing the movie about the Charles W. Morgan. Many times I learn from our visitors. Other experiences include working as a Montessori Teacher for over 20 years, substitute teaching, and volunteering in several organizations. I was Commander of Neptune Sail and Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Power Squadron® for one year and on the Bridge and Executive Board for many more. In my free time I enjoy, kayaking, sailing, scuba diving, going to the gym, playing the piano, and cooking. ELIZABETH MARRIOTT Collections & Exhibits Coordinator emarriott@cshwhalingmuseum.org Ext. 15 I am very excited to join the Whaling Museum team! History museums draw connections between the present and the past and create communities, particularly a museum with as long a history as this one. One of my passions is material culture and I look forward to exploring the variety of ways that the whaling industry affects everyday objects today. I grew up on Long Island and have always been interested in museums. While completing my BA at the University of Pittsburgh I studied Art History and Anthropology where I learned to see beauty in the design and materials of all kinds of objects. I recently completed my MA in Museum Studies at George Washington University where I studied Decorative Arts and Collections Management. I have previously worked at the White House Historical Association where I was able to translate my personal love of history into engaging exhibitions and relevant exhibitions. At the National Museum of Natural History I learned how to best protect, store, and document collection objects of all kinds so that the objects can be ready to fascinate visitors for years to come. My academic interests include the history of taxonomy, historic furniture, historic preservation, architecture- particularly projects that were designed but never built, and miniatures. When I am not exploring one of the many amazing museums on Long Island, I enjoy spending time with my family and reading. |
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