We’re excited to welcome Mohamed Haian Abdirahman to the Archives Leadership Institute. Manager of Archives at the Mellon Foundation, Mohamed has served as its inaugural archivist since 2018, documenting and preserving records of its grantmaking and institutional history. #Archivists

We’re excited to welcome Sarah Wade to the Archives Leadership Institute. Special Collections Archivist at the Getty Research Institute, Sarah processes modern and contemporary artists’ papers and helps expand access to archives documenting the history of art. #ALI2026 #Archivists

We’re excited to welcome Lindsay D. Wittwer to the Archives Leadership Institute cohort. Assistant Director for Collections at the University of Rochester, Lindsay oversees accessioning and processing teams, digital projects, and preservation initiatives. #ALI2026 #Archivists

Welcome the ALI 2026 cohort! 25 archivists from across the profession—academic, public, and independent—joining together to grow, collaborate, and lead. The future of archives is in good hands. #ALI2026 #Archives

Mary Brackett, Senior Associate in UVA’s Organizational Excellence, joins ALI 2026 Steering Committee. A leader in institutional redesign, benchmarking, and change management, she brings deep expertise in strategy, design thinking, and collaboration. #ALI2026 #ArchivesLeadership

Brenda is a Certified Archivist, SAA Fellow, and Associate University Librarian at UVA, leading Special Collections & Preservation. A former ACA President and current SAA VP/President-Elect, her work focuses on contemplative leadership and trauma-informed practice. #ALI2026 #Archives

Audra Eagle Yun is Head of Special Collections & Archives and University Archivist at UC Irvine. A leader in community-centered archives and archival technical services, she has served on the Society of American Archivists Council and edited Archival Accessioning. #Archives #Archivists #ALI

Welcome Petrina Jackson! Lia Gelin Poorvu Executive Director of the Schlesinger Library and Librarian for the Harvard Radcliffe Institute. A leader in special collections and archives, she previously directed Syracuse University’s Special Collections Research Center. #Archives #Archivists #ALI

We’re excited to highlight Steven Booth (he/him), ALI Steering Committee member and Archive Manager of the Johnson Publishing Company Archive. A member of Blackivists and former NARA archivist who worked with the papers of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Steven is an SAA Fellow. #ALI2026 #Archivists

We’re excited to welcome Mary Brackett to 2026 Archives Leadership Institute faculty. A Senior Associate in UVA’s Organizational Excellence department, Mary brings more than two decades of experience leading institutional transformation, change management, and strategic work. #ALI2026 #Archivists

We’re excited to welcome Catalina Piatt-Esguerra to the Archives Leadership Institute. Associate Dean for Organizational Strategy & Effectiveness at the University of Virginia Library, Catalina leads initiatives shaping workplace culture and inclusive leadership for 240+ employees. #Archivists

Welcome Sammie Morris to the Archives Leadership Institute community. Sammie is Giustina Director of Special Collections & University Archives at the University of Oregon. An ALI alumna and past director, she brings deep experience in archival leadership and mentorship. #Archives #Archivists #ALI

ALI welcomes Holly A. Smith, College Archivist at Spelman College. Formerly at UNC–Chapel Hill, her work centers community archives and underdocumented histories. #Archives #Archivists #HBCU #BlackArchives #CommunityArchives #ArchivalAdvocacy

We’re excited to welcome Mario H. Ramirez of CUNY to the 2026 Archives Leadership Institute faculty. His leadership in archival governance, scholarship, and professional service continues to shape the archives profession. #ALI2026 #ArchivesLeadership #Archives

We are pleased to welcome Dominique Luster, CEO of The Luster Company, to the 2026 Archives Leadership Institute faculty.

We are pleased to welcome Christina Shutt, Executive Director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, to the 2026 Archives Leadership Institute faculty. #ArchivesLeadership #ALI2026 #MuseumLeadership #PublicHistory #CulturalHeritage

We have a cohort! Danielle Afsordeh, Central Arkansas Library System; Rayna Andrews, College of Physicians of Philadelphia; Katherine Barbera, Bright Archives; Susannah Broyles, Texas State University; Alexandra deGraffenreid, Princeton University 1 of 5

The ALI Steering Committee is extending the application period for the 2025 cohort until Jan 17 to allow extra time for those directly affected by the California wildfires. To be clear, the extension is for all intending to apply. www.archivesleadershipinstitute.org

The Archives Leadership Institute is accepting applications for the 2025 cohort and the deadline to apply is coming up quickly: January 10. The application portal can be found on the ALI website: www.archivesleadershipinstitute.org.

Just a reminder that applications for the 2025 Archives Leadership Institute are open!! You can scan the qr code to apply or visit our website archivesleadershipinstitute.org

Applications are open and you can register for an informational webinar to be held on November 19th, 2024 at 11am EST: virginia.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Applications are open now for the 2025 ALI to to be held in Charlottesville June 8-14. Apply at archivesleadershipinstitute.org