de Saisset Museum

South Bay's free museum of art and history

Museum Staff

The de Saisset Museum is staffed by a small, but dedicated team of art professionals. Katie Cronin, one of our student employees, sat down with each staff member to talk about their professional path. Learn more about who works behind the scenes at the de Saisset and how their passion for art and history developed into a career through these interviews.

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Rebecca Schapp

Director

rschapp@scu.edu

Rebecca Schapp came to the de Saisset Museum in 1982. She served in various position and capacities before becoming the Director. Today, she oversees the Museum's programs and operations. Read the interview »

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Lindsey Kouvaris, '02

Curator of Exhibits and Collections

lkouvaris@scu.edu

Lindsey Kouvaris came to the de Saisset Museum as the Curator in 2009. She is responsible for programming exhibitions, developing educational programs, overseeing marketing, communications, and the Museum's two active docent programs. Read the interview »

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Jan Orvick

Administrative Assistant to the Director

jorvick@scu.edu

Jan Orvick joined the de Saisset staff in 2011. As Administrative Assistant to the Director, she is responsible for providing general office support, coordinating docent tours, overseeing special events, and administering the Museum's Membership program. Read the interview »

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Jean MacDougall, '94

Collections Manager

jmacdougall@scu.edu

Jean MacDougall began her tenure as Collections Manager in 2001. Her primary responsibilities include overseeing the care for the permanent collection and handling exhibition registration. Read the interview »

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Ernest Jolly

Preparator

ejolly@scu.edu

Ernest Jolly joined the Museum's staff in 2008. As Preparator, he is responsible for coordinating the display and maintenance of the exhibition spaces. Read the interview »