About the MAH

Jump to

The Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) is a thriving community gathering place that offers a full slate of art and history exhibitions, visual and performing artworks, public festivals, education and outreach programs, and cultural celebrations in collaboration with our many partners.

Our vision is to ignite shared experiences and unexpected connections that enrich our community.

To achieve that, our mission is to bring people together through art and local history to explore our diverse cultures. We are guided by the following values:

• Engagement & Collaboration
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility
• Innovation & Experimentation
• Excellence & Rigor
• Accountability, Integrity & Responsibility

Read MAH 2026, our latest strategic plan.

The People of the MAH

CIMG0829
Featured Team Member

Media & Communications Coordinator

Charlotte Magee

Charlotte Magee (she/her) is a recent Film and Digital Media graduate from UC Santa Cruz, where she studied the social impact of art and media in contemporary culture. She began at the MAH as a volunteer and has collaborated with several…
Read Bio
Oscar Headshot NEW
Featured Team Member

Education & Outreach Manager

Oscar Paz

Oscar Paz (he/him) was born and raised in the land of eternal spring, Guatemala. He brings his passion for community engagement and education to the MAH by activating exhibitions through diverse programming focusing on inclusivity and…
Read Bio
Rebecca Synder
Featured Team Member

Archives Coordinator

Rebecca Snyder

Rebecca Snyder (she/her) received her BA in Literature and History of Art and Visual Culture from UCSC, where she got involved in a fellowship between the university and the MAH to pursue digitization efforts in archives. While working…
Read Bio
IMG 8459
Featured Team Member

Humanities EXCEL Fellow

Kian Hladky

Kian Hladky (he/him) is a third-year student at UCSC working towards a BA in Philosophy and a BA in Anthropology. He is a fellow for the Exhibitions and Programs team through the Humanities EXCEL program at UCSC. Though originally from Los…
Read Bio
Jessi Bond
Featured Team Member

Interim Membership Manager

Jessi Bond

Jessi Bond (she/her) holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater Arts from the University of California, Santa Cruz. With over two decades of experience in event management, Jessi has cultivated a wealth of expertise. Her professional…
Read Bio
Marla headshot
Featured Team Member

Deputy Director

Marla Novo

Marla Novo (she/her) earned a Master of Arts in Art History from San Jose State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from UC Santa Cruz. She has 30 years of experience curating exhibitions at non-profit institutions as well as…
Read Bio
Meet Us All

Our History

History Image 09

The Evolution of the MAH

From our humble beginnings to the dynamic space we are today, the MAH has adapted to meet the needs of Santa Cruz County.

Dig into our history of partnerships, perseverance, and resilience to discover how we became one of the country's most creative and forward-thinking community museums.

Our Story

Work at the MAH

Join the crew behind Santa Cruz County’s most creative events, exhibitions, and partnerships. Check out job opportunities or apply to be a volunteer or intern today.

Careers
Other Ways to Get Involved