Theresa Huntsman
About Theresa Huntsman
Theresa Huntsman serves as the Associate Director of Special Stewardship at Yale University, where she manages a donor-relations program for key university supporters. She has a strong background in art history and archaeology, with previous roles at Harvard University and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Work at Yale University
Theresa Huntsman currently serves as the Associate Director of Special Stewardship at Yale University. In this role, she manages a donor-relations program that focuses on providing high-level stewardship to a select group of multidisciplinary university donors. She has previously held positions at Yale, including Assistant Director of Special Stewardship and Development Program Coordinator for Principal Gifts. Her work emphasizes building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with donors to encourage ongoing support for Yale's programs and initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Theresa Huntsman earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology from the University of Evansville, where she studied from 1999 to 2002. She furthered her education at Washington University in St. Louis, achieving a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Art History and Archaeology from 2008 to 2014. Her academic background supports her expertise in donor relations and stewardship within the context of university development.
Professional Experience
Prior to her current role at Yale University, Theresa Huntsman worked at Harvard University as a Publications Data Manager for the Sardis Expedition at the Harvard Art Museums from 2014 to 2018. She also served as a Bothmer Predoctoral Fellow at The Metropolitan Museum of Art for eight months in 2012-2013. Her experience includes editing and proofreading publications for prestigious institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museo Nacional del Prado.
Freelance Editing and Publications
In addition to her roles in university settings, Theresa Huntsman engages in freelance editing and proofreading for various esteemed institutions. She has worked with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Scala Press, the Museo Nacional del Prado, and the American Numismatic Society. Her editorial experience includes serving as an assistant editor for book-length publications at the Yale University Art Gallery before her current position in the Office of Development.
Research and Archaeological Projects
Theresa Huntsman possesses robust experience in researching and assisting with the preservation, presentation, and publication of archaeological and collections data for museums. She has contributed to projects such as the Poggio Civitate Archaeological Project, which highlights her commitment to the field of archaeology and her ability to integrate this expertise into her work in donor relations and stewardship.