Leadership

Dawn joined the Frick as Associate Curator of Decorative Arts in 2015. In her current role, she oversees the care, exhibition, and interpretation of the Frick’s permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. She has played an instrumental role in continuing the Frick’s programming with contemporary artists, including an artist-in-residency with celebrated citizen-artist Vanessa German. A graduate of the College of William and Mary, Dawn earned her M.A. in Museum Studies from the Cooperstown Graduate Program.

Kelsie has more than a decade of museum experience in education and interpretation, sharing her passion for history and the arts with visitors at the Frick since 2017. She currently serves as the Interim Director of Learning and Visitor Experience, overseeing learning department initiatives and supporting the work of a talented staff of educators and guides. In her previous role as Manager of Interpretation and Engagement, Kelsie managed the development and implementation of the Frick’s award-winning new Clayton tour, Gilded Not Golden. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign with a degree in History and she earned her Master’s degree in Museum Studies from The George Washington University. Prior to moving to Pittsburgh, Kelsie began her museum career at two presidential sites, President Lincoln’s Cottage and George Washington’s Mount Vernon.

As Director of Marketing and Communications since November 2022, Kristin brings fresh, strategic thinking to bear on all aspects of the museum’s marketing and communications, ensuring that the Frick’s website, social media accounts, print materials, advertisements, and campus wayfinding reflect its inclusive goals. Kristin comes to the Frick from Carnegie Mellon University, where she has served since 2018, most recently, as Associate Marketing Director at the Tepper School of Business. Prior to joining the Tepper School of Business, she served as the Director of Digital Marketing & Engagement at the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.

Lisa Gehring joined the Frick staff in October 2019 as Director of Finance. In this role, she oversees the museum’s $5M operating budget and manages various aspects of the $70M endowment. Lisa brings over 15 years of not-for-profit accounting experience, most recently as the Senior Director of Finance at Manchester Bidwell Corporation. She is a licensed CPA, with a B.S. in Accounting from Grove City College.

Rob joined the Frick as Director of Operations in October 2022 and manages the museum's maintenance, grounds, and housekeeping teams. Additionally, Rob guides all capital projects across our historic 10-acre, 10-building site. He came to the Frick from Kennywood Park, the National Historic Landmark traditional amusement park founded in 1898, where he has served for 32 years, most recently as Assistant General Manager and Director of Maintenance and Construction. With broad-ranging experience in mentoring effective teams, managing multi-million-dollar capital projects and improvements, and implementing safety initiatives, Rob pairs operations expertise with deep commitment to diplomatic, quality visitor service.

Mark joined the Frick in March 2025, bringing a strong foundation in both security management and law enforcement. He most recently served as Director of Business Development for Am-Gard and has also worked with GardaWorld Security Services and Black Knight Security. He is well-versed in policy and procedure and brings a strong sense of leadership and collaboration to the role.

Suzanne joined the Frick as the Director of Advancement & Engagement in March of 2024. With a distinguished career spanning various cultural and educational institutions, Suzanne returns to her Pittsburgh roots from eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey, where she made significant contributions to organizations such as the New Jersey State Aquarium, Free Library of Philadelphia, and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Most recently, she served as the Director of Development at the Princeton Symphony Orchestra, where she spearheaded successful fundraising campaigns and played a pivotal role in establishing the organization's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) task force. Suzanne began her career in Pittsburgh, serving in development roles at the Pittsburgh Opera and the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance and Music Education, as well as a Master of Arts Management degree, all from Carnegie Mellon University.