Pamela Dorazio Dean

Curator of Italian American History Director of the Italian American Museum of Cleveland @Western Reserve Historical Society Cleveland

Cleveland, OH, US

As the inaugural curator for the Italian American Program, I am involved with the research and interpretation of Italian American history and the management of archival and museum collecting initiatives. I also conduct programming and outreach initiatives to cultivate interest in and support for Cleveland’s Italian American history.In 2020, I co-founded the Italian American Museum of Cleveland (IAMCLE) and became its director. As director of IAMCLE, I am responsible for all aspects of museum operations, including administration, fundraising, operations, volunteer management, and exhibit design and installation.