A Leading Expert in Museum Education and Portrait Interpretation
Briana Zavadil White serves as Head of Education and Public Programs at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, where she has established herself as a pioneer in museum education and portrait interpretation. After earning her BA in Psychology with a minor in Art History from the University of Virginia and MAT in Museum Education from George Washington University, she has developed innovative approaches to engaging visitors with portraiture. Her educational philosophy centers on inquiry and object-based learning, using portraiture as a springboard for deeper discussions about biography, history, and art