Kitty Wright, Executive Director Kitty leads the Museum team, working with the senior managers to generate exciting programmes, build fruitful partnerships, find new sources of income and engage new audiences. Her vision is for us to work together to capitalise on our extraordinary assets, history and international reputation, and our location in glorious Yorkshire.
Clare Dewhirst, Head of Finance As Head of Finance, Clare oversees our budgets and prepares our accounts.
Ann Dinsdale, Principal Curator Ann is in charge of researching, curating and caring for items for the world's largest collection of documents and items associated with the Brontës. She has worked for the Brontë Society for over 25 years and is the author of several authoritative books about the Brontës and Haworth.
Rebecca Yorke, Head of Communications & Marketing Rebecca looks after the Society’s communications, PR and marketing and leads the Audience Development team. If you have a media-related enquiry or are a journalist who would like to be added to our press list, please drop Rebecca a line.
Alison Boardman, Management Support Officer Alison is PA to the Executive Director, the Chair of Council and Board members. Alison also provides administrative support to the Senior Management Team and other key personnel at the Museum.
Sue Newby, Learning Officer Sue plans and delivers workshops, walks and talks for groups of students of all ages and interests. Whether you would like to bring a school group or your book club, Sue is the person to contact to help you make the most of your day. You’re never too late to learn!
Linda Ling, Membership Officer Linda looks after Brontë Society members, organises Society events and deals with all your membership queries. Not a member yet? Contact Linda!
Jenna Holmes, Arts Officer (job share) Jenna works with Lauren on our Contemporary Arts Programme. She commissions exhibitions, programmes events and residences and introduces writers and artists to the world of the Brontës.
Lauren Livesey, Arts Officer (job share) Lauren works with Jenna on our Contemporary Arts programme, delivering events and exhibitions and working with artists and writers to explore and promote the continuing legacy of the Brontës.
Sarah Laycock, Curator Sarah cares for the Museum’s collection; she organises exhibitions, incoming / outgoing loans, new acquisitions and all aspects of curatorial care. Sarah also deals with enquiries about the collection and researchers visiting the library.
Amy Rowbottom, Curatorial Assistant Amy is based in the Parsonage Library and handles some of the dozens of enquiries we receive each week.
Danielle Cadamarteri, Retail Manager Danielle runs our Museum Shop, sourcing suppliers and commissioning new products.
Chloe Simm, Museum Manager Chloe and her co-Manager Vicky ensure our visitors receive the best possible museum experience and manages the museums daily operations.
Vicky Shaw, Museum Manager Vicky and her co-Manager Chloe welcome visitors to the Museum and oversee its smooth running on a day-to-day basis.
Geoff, Chris and Jenny (and Stan the dog): Parsonage Garden Volunteers Our gardening team turns out whatever the weather to tend to the Parsonage Garden: weeding, pruning, planting and nurturing. You can read more about the garden in our News section.
Diane Fare and Lauren Livesey, Outreach and Events Officers Diane and Lauren work closely with the Arts Officer and Learning Officer to coordinate events and bring new audiences to the Museum. They are also your first port of call for group bookings and private events. Get in touch to discuss how we can enhance your visit to the Museum.