Rhiannon Newman
About Rhiannon Newman
Rhiannon Newman is a Multimedia Specialist currently employed at The Urban Institute since 2019. She has extensive experience in various roles at The Phillips Collection, including Membership Services Coordinator and Design + Communications Specialist.
Work at Urban Institute
Rhiannon Newman has been employed at the Urban Institute as a Multimedia Specialist since 2019. In this role, she utilizes her skills in multimedia production to support the organization's mission of informing public policy through data and research. Her work involves creating visual content that enhances the communication of complex information, contributing to the Urban Institute's outreach and engagement efforts.
Experience at The Phillips Collection
Rhiannon Newman has extensive experience at The Phillips Collection, where she held multiple positions from 2012 to 2019. She began as a Museum Assistant for three months in 2012, followed by roles as Membership Sales Associate and Membership Services Coordinator. She also served as Membership Communications Assistant and Design + Communications Specialist. Her diverse roles at the museum involved sales, communication, and design, demonstrating her versatility in the arts sector.
Internship Experience in Arts and Communications
Rhiannon Newman gained valuable experience through internships at The Phillips Collection and the Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design. She worked as a Marketing and Communications Intern at The Phillips Collection from 2013 to 2014 for ten months and at the Corcoran Gallery for four months in 2013. These internships provided her with foundational skills in marketing and communications within the arts industry.
Education and Expertise
Rhiannon Newman earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Fine/Studio Arts from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. Her educational background in fine arts equips her with a strong understanding of visual communication, which she applies in her professional roles, particularly in multimedia production and design.