Shaelyn Amaio

About Shaelyn Amaio

Experienced program producer and project management professional who\'s worked in and with the cultural sector at museums, consulting agencies, and design firms. Skilled in research, design, social media management, and content development. Holds an MA in museum anthropology from Columbia University, a graduate certificate in museum education from Tufts, and a BA in cultural anthropology from CCSU.

Experience

1. Deputy Director

   Connecticut Landmarks

   Apr 2025 — Present · CT, US

   Manages operations for 9 historic house museums, including overseeing hiring of seasonal staff, public-facing activities, and program development.Spearheads internal staff development and retention efforts.Supports relationships between museums and their host communities, interfacing with local governments, funders, non-profits, residents and tourism assets to ensure communication and collaboration.Works with grants manager to facilitate grant application and implementation cycles for all properties, bringing in more than in funding annually from a combination of federal, state, and foundation sources.Leads implementation of membership and donor stewardship programs to grow support and engagement approximately 10% year over year.

Education

• Central Connecticut State University

  Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology

  2003 — 2007

• Tufts University

  Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study, Museum Education

  2008 — 2009

• Columbia University

  Master of Arts, Museum Anthropology

  2009 — 2011

Skills

• Event Planning
• Research
• Museum Education
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Creative Suite
• History
• Adobe Indesign
• Program Management
• Nonprofits
• User Experience
• Social Media
• Curating
• Photography
• Adobe Photoshop
• Teaching
• Museums
• Education
• Community Outreach
• Microsoft Word
• Editing
• Microsoft Excel
• Experience Design
• Program Development
• Exhibit Design
• Public Speaking
• Tutoring
• Non-Profits
• Microsoft Office