Hello everyone,

I write with some news from the Director’s Office. After over 18 years of service, Sue Sen, executive assistant to the director, and CEO has decided to step away from the AGO. Such a role is critical, and Sue has fulfilled it with great skill and professionalism. Sue’s last day is June 14.   

Given her utmost commitment to the AGO, this was a very difficult decision for Sue. She has served under two directors and has carried out her integral duties in the Director’s Office with quiet diplomacy and consummate ease, liaising with all departments of the AGO, trustees and donors, ministry stakeholders, embassies and consulates, and fellow museum institutions. She has been a part of remarkable change and growth at our museum, helping AGO leadership advance priorities forward.

Sue is without a doubt one of the most trustworthy people I have ever met, and I am truly grateful to her for her incredible contributions to the Director’s Office and the AGO as a whole. Stephan massively benefited from having such an accomplished EA upon his arrival at the AGO, and he and Sue developed a warm and wonderful relationship working together over the past several years.

We will miss Sue’s steadfastness and dedication, her loyalty, and her administration prowess. We wish her well in every respect. Thank you, Sue!

Sue has been on leave and will not be returning to the AGO but if you would like to sign a card for her, please pop by at your convenience to the Director’s Office. I would also like to thank Candace Ellison, Interim Executive Assistant to the Director, and CEO, who has jumped in to provide key support in Sue’s absence and has been doing an incredible job supporting Stephan and the team. Thank you, Candace.