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About the Steinbeck Center
Center General History & General Info
Staff & Board
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Center General History & General Info
As one of the largest literary museums in the United States dedicated to a single author, the National Steinbeck Center began as an initiative by the local community and civic leaders to create a forum for his writings and one that would inspire and launch successful literacy and educational programming.
John Steinbeck received worldwide recognition for his perception of the “common man” and his keen observations and powerful descriptions of the human condition and the rich locations like the Salinas Valley in which the characters in his novels inhabited. Positioned at One Main Street in the heart of Salinas, the Center has not only served to revitalize the city’s downtown area but has distinguished itself as a locale for global conversations inspired by visiting scholars, speakers, guests, and patrons.
Staff & Board
National Steinbeck Center Staff
TBA: Executive Director
Lisa Josephs: Archivist
Michelle Holcomb: Director of Educational Programs
Gaye Freedman: Educational Program Coordinator
Martha Henderson: Guest Services & Events Manager
Alison Auser: Guest Service Representative & Exhibit Guide
Destiny Carillo: Guest Service Representative & Exhibit Guide
National Steinbeck Center Board of Directors
Officers:
Steve Emerson – President
Dennis Donohue – Secretary
John McPherson – Treasurer
Board Members:
Terry Bare
Julio Gil
Pooja Di Giovanna
NSC Volunteers
Ruth Andresen
Myrna Breeze
Frances Cherry
Deborah (Deb) Evans
Esther Fernandez
Alan (Al) French
Rosalie Gray
Linda Hancock
Roseann Kalich
Karen Steadman
Lynne Lauritson
Joann McKay
Lynn Pearlman
Veronica Polovneff
Delores Richardson
Barbara Romine
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Lisa Josephs
Interim Executive Director
831.775.4734
Interim Director of Finance and Administration
Director of Finance & Administration
831.775.4736
Carly Mayberry
Marketing and Communications
831.775.4729
Julie Minnis
Writing Programs Coordinator
831.775.4735
Lisa Josephs
Archivist
831.775.4734
Ernesto Altamirano
Events and Fund Development Coordinator
831.775.4728
Cat Harper
Guest Services Manager
cat@steinbeck.org
831.775.4721
Natalia Luna
Curator of Exhibits & Education Programs
831.775.4735
Elizabeth Jimenez
Education Outreach Manager
831.775.4727
Sandra Silva
Valley of the World Event Coordinator
sandra@steinbeck.org
General Inquiries & Museum Store
info@steinbeck.org
831.775.4721
1 MAIN STREET IS A HAPPENING PLACE!
The building located at 1 Main Street in downtown Salinas is a beacon for Salinas, a steward for John Steinbeck, and home to several organizations.
Yes, the The National Steinbeck Center is still here! The NSC is a museum and 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that honors Nobel Prize winning author John Steinbeck. The National Steinbeck Center holds educational programs throughout the year which aim to expand the public’s knowledge about John Steinbeck and the themes he explored in his books. The NSC also oversees the Steinbeck Museum Hall, Steinbeck Archives and Collection, and the Museum Store all at 1 Main Street.
If you have questions concerning John Steinbeck, Salinas history, museum information, or anything involving the National Steinbeck Center’s programming or events, contact the appropriate channels listed above. If you are looking for facility rentals or California State University Monterey Bay events, see the column to the right!
Who else is here? California State University Monterey Bay is the owner of the building and separate organization which operates all facilities management operations and event rentals in the building at 1 Main Street, Salinas.
If you have questions concerning facilities rentals or non-Steinbeck related events, please contact:
Salinas City Center
Grace Jackson or Justine Pimmentel
Events & Facilities Assistants
831.772.7021
salinascityctrevents@csumb.edu
The Center for Arts & Culture, a part of CSUMB’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, also resides at 1 Main Street. It strives to weave together the University and the community through the arts and culture. It holds First Friday events, art shows, and cultural programs and events. We squeeze so much into one place!
If you have questions regarding the Arts & Culture center please contact:
Enid Baxter Ryce
Director, Salinas Center for Arts & Culture
ebryce@csumb.edu
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