Allison Hinman Named New President & CEO of Anthony Museum
Hinman Led National Field of Candidates with Experience and Vision
Effective January 2, 2026, the National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House will be under the leadership of new President & CEO Allison Hinman. Following a national search that garnered 27 well-qualified candidates, Hinman was chosen as the successor to outgoing President & CEO Deborah L. Hughes, who has led the organization for more than 18 years.
About Allison Hinman
Hinman joined the Anthony Museum in 2021 as Deputy Director and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2024. An experienced museum professional, Hinman provides significant experience in fundraising, education, and programming. She helped develop the Anthony Museum’s current strategic plan and as a member of the Building and Exhibit Planning Committee for the last five years, she provides crucial continuity for the ongoing campus expansion. Under her leadership as Chief Operating Officer, school visitation has surged to more than 2,000 students per year, and the Museum became an early voting site for Monroe County and welcomed 6,000 voters.
Prior to joining the Anthony Museum, she developed a wealth of experience in historic house museums at the George Eastman Museum in Rochester and the Seward House Museum in Auburn, New York. In addition to her museum work, Hinman teaches courses in museum studies and museum education at SUNY Oswego. She holds two masters degrees from Syracuse University, one in museum studies and another in arts leadership administration.
About Deborah L. Hughes
Hughes leaves the Anthony Museum following an 18-year tenure during which she quadrupled the organization’s annual income, doubled its on-site attendance, and secured its absolute charter as a museum. She also guided a restoration of the Susan B. Anthony House, a National Historic Landmark, and increased community engagement with programs like VoteTilla and the 2020 Quilt Project. An inspiring speaker and honored member of the Rochester community, Hughes says, “Though it is difficult to leave, I’m proud to be leaving the Anthony Museum with a diverse, highly skilled staff and an energetic board that is more than ready to continue the work of preserving Susan B. Anthony’s legacy for decades to come.”
Endorsements
“As Board Chair, I have worked with Allison for the past three years. She has improved the programming and increased the number of school children visiting the House; she understands the legacy of Susan B. Anthony; she has significant museum experience; and she has been an active participant in the design of the Interpretive Center. She has the vision, passion and dedication to lead the Museum into the future. The Board could not have made a better choice.”
—Craig J. Zicari, Chair, Board of Trustees
“Allison Hinman is the ideal person to lead the National Susan B. Anthony Museum and House. She has a unique combination of experience and expertise that will be so important in the future campus expansion project. She is a strong advocate for Rochester and the role of museums as cultural and educational resources for the city. She is also a respected professional with a stellar reputation around the state and nation.”
—Brent Glass, Director Emeritus of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History
“I am thrilled that Allison Hinman will be the next CEO of the National Susan B. Anthony Museum and House. Her graduate training in Museum Studies and Arts Administration at Syracuse University and her work experience at several of the leading historic house museums in our area leave her uniquely prepared for this role. Allison is deeply committed to meeting the needs of the community and she will ensure that the Anthony Museum continues to expand offerings and inspire future changemakers with Anthony’s vision of human rights for all.”
—Tamar W. Carroll, PhD, Secretary, Board of Trustees
“Allison will continue to build on the museum’s legacy while leading the expansion and innovating for the future. Given her innate ability to educate and inspire others regarding the life and work of Susan B. Anthony, the Board values Allison’s capacity to foster a sense of community.”
—Heidi Schult Gregory, Board of Trustees