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Hammer Museum at UCLA Announces New Board Leadership and Members

institutional · 2026-10-06

The Hammer Museum at UCLA has appointed Dr. Eric Esrailian as the new Chair of its Board of Directors, while Karen Hillenburg will serve as Vice Chair. Esrailian, who was the Vice Chair before, takes over from Marcy Carsey, who dedicated 12 years to leading the board and will remain a member. In addition, the board is excited to add three new directors: philanthropist Leslie McMorrow, attorney Alicia Miñana de Lovelace, and Joan Weinstein, who works as Vice President of Program Planning at Getty, increasing the board's total to 24 members. Moreover, five new advisors, including Robyn Field and Jordan S. Goodman, will provide guidance for the museum's programs and collections.

Key facts

  • Dr. Eric Esrailian elected Chair of Hammer Museum Board of Directors.
  • Karen Hillenburg elected Vice Chair.
  • Esrailian previously served as Vice Chair.
  • Marcy Carsey led the board for 12 years and remains a member.
  • New board members: Leslie McMorrow, Alicia Miñana de Lovelace, Joan Weinstein.
  • Joan Weinstein is Vice President of Program Planning at Getty.
  • Board now has 24 members.
  • Five new members added to Board of Advisors, including Robyn Field and Jordan S. Goodman.

Entities

Artists

  • Eric Esrailian
  • Karen Hillenburg
  • Marcy Carsey
  • Leslie McMorrow
  • Alicia Miñana de Lovelace
  • Joan Weinstein
  • Robyn Field
  • Jordan S. Goodman

Institutions

  • Hammer Museum at UCLA
  • UCLA
  • Getty

Locations

  • Los Angeles
  • United States

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