ADVERTISEMENTs
Ruchira Bhuyan joins Parrish Art Museum board
Indian-origin Bhuyan is also involved with Children’s Hope India, a nonprofit focused on education for underprivileged children, where she has helped introduce AI-driven tutoring to a girls’ school in India.
Ruchira Bhuyan / Linkedin
The Parrish Art Museum has appointed seven distinguished leaders to its Board of Trustees, including Indian-origin communications expert Ruchira Bhuyan. The museum is located in Water Mill, New York.
The new trustees, who bring expertise from philanthropy, global communications, healthcare, contemporary art, and real estate, include Marty Cordes, Suzi Cordish, Astrid Hill, Dr. Harvanit Gahunia, Kimberley Taylor, and Marlies Verhoeven.
Their appointment strengthens the Museum’s mission to celebrate art, artists, and the East End’s artistic legacy while expanding access to the arts for the broader community.
Ruchira Bhuyan brings extensive experience in strategy, communications, and fundraising from both public and private sectors. She previously worked with the Canadian Consulate General in New York and later held roles at Amazon and Walmart.
Currently, she serves on the boards of The International Preschools in New York and The Collegiate School, as well as committees at the American Museum of Natural History and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Bhuyan is also involved with Children’s Hope India, a nonprofit focused on education for underprivileged children, where she has helped introduce AI-driven tutoring to a girls’ school in India.
“As we begin an exciting year filled with extraordinary exhibitions and deep community engagement, we are thrilled to welcome these dynamic leaders to our Board,” said Mónica Ramírez-Montagut, executive director of the Parrish Art Museum. “Their unique perspectives, expertise, and talents will catapult the Parrish well into the future. I am very excited to be working closely with these new and amazing Trustees.”
Co-chairs Frederic Seegal and Alexandra Stanton echoed the sentiment, stating, “With the appointment of these seven exceptional new Trustees, the Parrish is well-positioned to enter 2025 with excitement and momentum. The leadership provided by all 28 of the dynamic and talented Trustees strengthens the Museum’s cultural offerings and deepens its connection to the community. We feel honored to welcome this outstanding group of new voices.”
Other trustees include Marty Cordes, co-founder of the Cordes Foundation, focuses on advancing social entrepreneurship and gender-lens investing while advocating for global economic opportunities for women.
Suzi Cordish, a longtime arts advocate, serves as a trustee for the Institute of Contemporary Art in Miami and has supported numerous art initiatives over her four-decade career.
Astrid Hill, founder of Monticule Art Advisory, works to connect collectors with living artists and serves as vice president and curator for the Hill Art Foundation.
Dr. Harvanit Gahunia, known as Vinnie Kumar, is a psychiatrist specializing in pediatric, adolescent, and adult care, focusing on underserved communities.
Kimberley Taylor is a luxury real estate specialist balancing her career with a passion for the arts. Marlies Verhoeven, CEO of The Cultivist, also brings arts leadership experience, having co-founded a global arts club and served at Sotheby’s.
The addition of these seven leaders reinforces the Parrish Art Museum’s commitment to both artistic excellence and community involvement as it looks ahead to an impactful 2025.
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
E Paper
ADVERTISEMENT
.jpg)
Video
Comments
Start the conversation
Become a member of New India Abroad to start commenting.
Sign Up Now
Already have an account? Login