About the MAH

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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

Shanti Nagwani
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Exhibitions Manager

Shanti Nagwani

Shanti Nagwani (she/her) earned a degree in Art with a concentration in painting from the University of California, Santa Cruz. As a visual artist, Shanti brings a comprehensive understanding of materials, composition, and fabrication to…
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Featured Team Member

Guest Services Representative

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…
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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…
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Miles Backer
Featured Team Member

Media & Communications Coordinator

Miles Backer

Miles Backer (he/him) is a graduate from UCSC with a B.A in History and minor in Anthropology, specializing in the ancient world and the concept of magic. He hopes to eventually curate historical wonders and inspire new ways of thinking…
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Yvonne NEW
Featured Team Member

Guest Services Representative

Yvonne Feistman

Yvonne Feistman (she/her) had a short-lived retirement and is pleased to now be a part of the Guest Services team at the MAH. She has a life-long interest in art and artists, culture and history, and a passion for travel and museums. When…
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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…
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