Leadership
Unique Leadership Structure at Hammonds House Museum
At Hammonds House Museum, our leadership model is intentionally designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and excellence in the stewardship of African descendant American visual culture. The Museum is guided by a dynamic team, each bringing distinct expertise and vision to their roles. This collaborative model ensures that strategic planning, curatorial direction, and community engagement are informed by diverse perspectives and deep subject-matter knowledge.
Our leadership team includes executive roles such as the Managing Director and Artistic Director, who work in partnership to shape the Museum’s artistic vision, expand its institutional impact, and drive mission-focused growth. By integrating curatorial, administrative, and strategic functions, the Museum’s leadership structure empowers us to break new ground in arts programming, champion the advancement of Black artists, and deliver transformative cultural experiences for our community.
This unique, team-based approach sets Hammonds House Museum apart—ensuring that every initiative is guided by both operational excellence and a bold, forward-thinking artistic vision.
Donna Watts-Nunn brings over three decades of heart, hustle, and leadership to the world of arts and nonprofit management. As Managing Director of Hammonds House Museum, she is the steady hand behind the scenes—making sure the museum runs smoothly, its systems are strong, and its vision continues to grow. She thrives on building efficient, sustainable operations that support creativity and community impact.
Donna's journey started at Wolf Camera + Video, where she made history as the company’s first Black woman store manager.
Halima Taha is an esteemed arts professional, recognized for her expertise in Black visual cultural production, strategic planning, curatorial excellence, and transformative leadership. Her pioneering scholarship and steadfast commitment to elevating African American and diasporic artists have distinguished her career. As Artistic Director of Hammonds House Museum, Taha has profoundly expanded the institution’s vision and reach. She reimagined the museum’s campus by conceptualizing and realizing its first permanent installation—the John Rhoden Sculpture Garden, a groundbreaking addition donated by the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
