February 26, 2026

 

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Catie Curry

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Washington, D.C.  –  Tudor Place Board of Trustee President, Dr. Christy Pichichero, along with the Executive Director Search Committee are delighted to announce that Mary-Frances Wain has been appointed as the next Executive Director of Tudor Place.

Wain brings an extraordinary depth of experience to Tudor Place. A service-driven chief executive in the nonprofit sector, she has an exceptional record of mission-focused leadership and organizational transformation. Her career includes executive roles with the United Nations Foundation, National Women’s Law Center, Prosperity Now, National Museum of Women in the Arts and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. She is widely recognized for fostering entrepreneurial innovation, building transformative partnerships, driving sustainable growth and leading high-performing teams.

Wain brings a strong background in social justice and engaging diverse audiences. She is also a longstanding champion of the arts and museum community. She brings a 360-degree organizational leadership perspective shaped by her experience as a nonprofit executive and consultant; museum and nonprofit staff member; founding board chair and trustee; volunteer; donor; and engaged community member. Wain is also deeply engaged in the Washington, DC community including Leadership Greater Washington and numerous impactful civic and nonprofit organizations. This scale of engagement makes her well suited to lead Tudor Place into its next chapter in advancing our vision for an honest look at the past to realize a better future.

“I am honored and thrilled to steward Tudor Place’s rich and important legacy and to carry its pertinent and powerful mission forward,” Mary-Frances shared. “Tudor Place is a singular space to discover, explore and expand the stories and lived experiences that are the fabric of our city and our country.”

Wain’s leadership will focus on advancing Tudor Place’s mission through expanded exhibitions, public programs and educational initiatives, inviting visitors to reflect on the complexities of America’s history.

ABOUT TUDOR PLACE: Tudor Place preserves the stories of six generations of descendants of Martha Washington, and the enslaved and free people who lived and labored here for nearly two centuries. By examining their legacy, we challenge ourselves and our visitors to celebrate the triumphs and to confront the complexities of the past.  Open Tuesday – Sunday. Be sure to join Tudor Place in celebrating the nation’s semiquincentennial beginning with a feature exhibition experience, Founding Fortunes: The Estate Sale of Martha Washington. For tickets visit www.tudorplace.org. Follow us on Instagram (tudor_place), Facebook (tudorplace), LinkedIn and YouTube (tudorplace1805).

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