Deborah Clearwaters

Experience

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  Japanese Embassy

  Jul 1992 - Oct 1993

  Assistant to Educational Attache

  -Coordinated with the Consulates-General of Japan across the US to administer the Ministry of Education (Monbusho) Scholarship and other education exchange programs-Wrote brochures and fact sheets about study and work opportunities in Japan-Made arrangements for official visits, international conferences, meetings, and receptions

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  University of Maryland, Department of Art History

  Aug 1994 - Jun 1996

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  Led student discussion sections for Arts of Asia survey classes; graded essays and papers; advised students on the course.

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  Asian Art Museum

  Jan 1998 - Jul 2024

  -Provide leadership for pre-K through college and general public and community outreach programs to enhance the experience of the museum and attract new audiences-Lead exhibition experience planning teams and gallery reinterpretation teams-manage cross functional projects to foster engagement throughout a visitor's journey through the museum-Manage annual departmental and exhibitions budgets; develop and track grant proposals in concert with development staff; evaluate programs-Develop and edit printed and video resources about permanent collections and temporary exhibitions for the general public and educators; develop and prototype experiential and educational exhibits-Train docents and storytellers on tour content and communication techniques-Engage in frequent public speaking, such as gallery tours, docent training, moderating public programs, and lectures- Advocate for diversity, equity, access, and inclusion inside and outside the museum's walls as a member of the action-oriented DEAI Taskforce Show less

  • Grace Kase Director of Learning and Civic Engagement

    Oct 2023 - Jul 2024

  • Grace Kase Director of Interpretation and Learning

    Jan 2021 - Jan 2024

  • Director of Education, Community Programs, and Interpretation

    Jan 1998 - May 2023
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  San Francisco Bicycle Coalition

  Jul 2024 - now

  Director of Development

  I'm honored to join San Francisco Bicycle Coalition supporting their work to transform San Francisco streets and neighborhoods into more livable and safe places by promoting the bicycle for everyday transportation. Working with a wonderful team of two--Ashley and Patrick--I'll be creating fundraising and membership engagement for the organization.