Donna Hayashi Smith Appointed as White House Curator

Hayashi Smith becomes the first Asian American to hold the curator position, marking a historic appointment at the start of Asian American, Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Donna Hayashi Smith has been appointed as the new White House Curator, taking over after Lydia Tederick's retirement.
Hayashi Smith, the first Asian American in this role, has extensive experience, having served under five administrations since joining the White House in 1995.
Her responsibilities include overseeing the preservation of over 60,000 objects in the White House Collection.
She played a crucial role in the White House's re-accreditation as a museum by the American Alliance of Museums in 2022.
First Lady Jill Biden commended Hayashi Smith's deep understanding of the White House's history and her commitment to making it more accessible to the public.