Kathryn Slocum has more than 25 years' experience working for cultural and educational organizations in fundraising and developmental capacities., Currently, she is the Development Director for the Architectural League of New York, dedicated to advancing the art of architecture. Previously, she was Director of External Affairs for the Salvadori Center, a design education non-profit. Highlights include instituting an annual appeal program, the awarding of a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation, and organizing three of the Center's most successful benefits ever -- each netting over $500, 000. Before that, Kathryn was an independent development consultant. Cornell University's Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, New York Hall of Science, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, Parsons School of Design, MASS MoCA and the New Museum of Contemporary Art were among her many clients.