Team Archives - The Heritage Management Organization https://heritagemanagement.org/team_category/team/ Training Heritage Leaders Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:10:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.1 Jose R. Delannoy https://heritagemanagement.org/team/jose-r-delannoy/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:09:38 +0000 https://heritagemanagement.org/?post_type=dict_team&p=14842 José R. Delannoy is a highly accomplished heritage professional and consultant who leverages a strong focus on community engagement, human development, project management, and curatorial affairs to create specialized spaces and experiences for the preservation and dissemination of fine arts and multidisciplinary concepts, including cultural tourism. He currently holds several key roles that underscore his

The post Jose R. Delannoy appeared first on The Heritage Management Organization.

]]> José R. Delannoy is a highly accomplished heritage professional and consultant who leverages a strong focus on community engagement, human development, project management, and curatorial affairs to create specialized spaces and experiences for the preservation and
dissemination of fine arts and multidisciplinary concepts, including cultural tourism. He currently holds several key roles that underscore his extensive expertise: he serves as curator for the Puerto Rico Tourism Company’ Art Gallery Miguel A Domenech, the Museo de San Juan, managing temporary exhibits for the City Government of San Juan’s Department of Arts and Culture, and as curator for Puerto Rico for the Pablo Casals Foundation of New York, where he oversees educational programming and supervises museum collections management. He is a consultant of Cultural Affairs in the President’s Office at the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico.

José’s professional history spans decades and includes significant roles such as Director and Head Curator for the Pablo Casals Museum of Puerto Rico and an Archives Technician at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History. He holds an MA in World Heritage and Cultural Projects for Development from the University of Barcelona/University of Torino, a  Graduate Certificate in Museum Collections Management and Care from The George Washington University, and an MA in Museology and Management of the Cultural Heritage from the University of Barcelona (2003).

A dedicated educator, he has served as a lecturer and visiting professor at institutions including the University of Puerto Rico-Carolina and the National University of Colombia. He is also actively involved in field leadership, currently serving as a Board Member and Lead Director for the Fideicomiso Pablo Casals de Puerto Rico/Pablo Casals Trust of Puerto Rico. José is fully bilingual in English and Spanish, and uses French as a research tool.

The post Jose R. Delannoy appeared first on The Heritage Management Organization.

]]> Aris https://heritagemanagement.org/team/aris/ Sat, 22 Feb 2014 18:04:27 +0000 http://lifeline.webinane.com/?post_type=dict_team&p=197 Dr Aris Anagnostopoulos is the manager of our community engagement programs. He holds a PhD in Social Anthropology from the University of Kent and an MA in Urban History from the University of Leicester. His post-doctoral work is in the interdisciplinary field of archaeological ethnography. His research interests focus on the politics and poetics of

The post Aris appeared first on The Heritage Management Organization.

]]> Dr Aris Anagnostopoulos is the manager of our community engagement programs. He holds a PhD in Social Anthropology from the University of Kent and an MA in Urban History from the University of Leicester. His post-doctoral work is in the interdisciplinary field of archaeological ethnography. His research interests focus on the politics and poetics of the material aspects of the past in the present; he has also published extensively on the creation of public space in early 20th century Crete. He has conducted ethnographic fieldwork with several archaeological projects, including the Kalaureia Project in Poros, Greece, and Koutroulou Magoula at Neo Monastiri, Fthiotida, Greece. He has been the director and principal instructor of the Archaeological Ethnography Summer School in Gonies, Crete since 2014. He holds a Honorary Lectureship at the University of Kent, and teaches at the Heritage Management MA (Kent & AUEB) in Elefsina as well as the Anthropological Research Laboratory at Panteio University, Athens. He currently works as Manager for HERITΛGE Puclic sector and as a Counsellor.

 

Publications (selected)

  • Anagnostopoulos, A., 2019. “Delusion Street: commemoration and monumentality in post-Ottoman Iraklio, Crete”. History and Anthropology
  • Konstantinou, K. and Anagnostopoulos, A., 2019 “Interweaving contemporary art and ‘traditional’ crafts in ethnographic research”. Art/Research International: A Transdisciplinary Journal
  • Anagnostopoulos A, 2018. “From ‘Tourkopolis’ to ‘Metropolis’: transforming urban boundaries in late 19th century Iraklio, Crete.” Journal of the Economic and Social History of the Orient 61(4):693-725
  • Anagnostopoulos A., 2018. “Afigimatikotita, Anthropologia kai Ithografia [Narrativity, Anthropology and Ithografia]”. In: Nitsiakos V. and Potiropoulos, P. (eds.) Laografia kai Anthropologia: Mia Symvoli ston Dialogo. Athens: Sideris.
  • Papadimitriou N. and Anagnostopoulos A. (eds.) 2017. To parelthon sto Paron. Mnimi, Istoria kai Archeotita sti Synchroni Ellada. [The Past in the Present. Memory, History and Antiquity in Modern Greece] (Athens: Kastaniotis).

The post Aris appeared first on The Heritage Management Organization.

]]> Constantinos https://heritagemanagement.org/team/constantinos-andronis/ Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:27:18 +0000 https://heritagemanagement.org/?post_type=dict_team&p=14256 Constantinos Andronis studied Classical Studies and Ancient Philosophy at the University of Wales. His academic background fostered a lasting interest in aesthetics, which later developed into a focus on visual identity and communication within the cultural sector. He has worked extensively with cultural institutions in Greece, creating-namely-the visual identities of the Archaeological Museums of Chania and

The post Constantinos appeared first on The Heritage Management Organization.

]]> Constantinos Andronis studied Classical Studies and Ancient Philosophy at the University of Wales. His academic background fostered a lasting interest in aesthetics, which later developed into a focus on visual identity and communication within the cultural sector.

He has worked extensively with cultural institutions in Greece, creating-namely-the visual identities of the Archaeological Museums of Chania and Rethymno, with which he continues to collaborate on exhibition and communication design. He has also developed design projects for the Contemporary Art Museum of Crete, linking contemporary visual language with heritage and place.

Alongside his collaborations in the cultural field, he has been active in art and photography, presenting his work in solo and group exhibitions in Greece and abroad.

The post Constantinos appeared first on The Heritage Management Organization.

]]> Khadijatou https://heritagemanagement.org/team/khadijatoubadjie/ Thu, 16 Mar 2023 15:42:18 +0000 https://heritagemanagement.org/?post_type=dict_team&p=10917 Khadijatou Badjie is from Serekunda Church Hill Town, and is a graduate of the Gambia College. She started her teaching career at Armitage High School, was later transferred to Kaur Senior/ Upper Basic School and is currently teaching at Latrikunda Upper Basic School. She is a student at International Open University pursuing a degree in

The post Khadijatou appeared first on The Heritage Management Organization.

]]> Khadijatou Badjie is from Serekunda Church Hill Town, and is a graduate of the Gambia College. She started her teaching career at Armitage High School, was later transferred to Kaur Senior/ Upper Basic School and is currently teaching at Latrikunda Upper Basic School. She is a student at International Open University pursuing a degree in English Language. She is passionate about heritage, travelling and sport and is currently one of the National Focal Representatives of our organization in the Gambia.

The post Khadijatou appeared first on The Heritage Management Organization.

]]> Richard Brown https://heritagemanagement.org/team/richardbrown/ Thu, 15 Dec 2022 08:23:05 +0000 https://heritagemanagement.org/?post_type=dict_team&p=10653 Richard Brown previously held leadership positions at American Express, Goldman Sachs, AT&T Wireless , Toys “R” Us, and Texaco where he was responsible for overseeing the companies’ global giving programs and community relations initiatives. Richard’s main goal is to help our African Programs create engagement strategies that support the community and strengthen their reputations but

The post Richard Brown appeared first on The Heritage Management Organization.

]]> Richard Brown previously held leadership positions at American Express, Goldman Sachs, AT&T Wireless , Toys “R” Us, and Texaco where he was responsible for overseeing the companies’ global giving programs and community relations initiatives. Richard’s main goal is to help our African Programs create engagement strategies that support the community and strengthen their reputations but also to contribute to the success of our regranting program on the continent. Richard has a BA in Anthropology from Syracuse University and a MS in Organizational Change Management from the New School.

He is currently working as the Director of North America, Partnerships and Grants for HERITΛGE.

The post Richard Brown appeared first on The Heritage Management Organization.

]]> Leonidas https://heritagemanagement.org/team/leonidascambanis/ Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:20:16 +0000 https://heritagemanagement.org/?post_type=dict_team&p=10273 Leonidas Cambanis comes from a business background; he started his professional life in shipping, subsequently gravitating to environmental research and applications, mainly in green waste recycling, composting and organic fertilizers. With a focus on culture, heritage and the environment, Leonidas has been active in the third sector since the mid-1980s; he co-founded HERITΛGE in 2008

The post Leonidas appeared first on The Heritage Management Organization.

]]> Leonidas Cambanis comes from a business background; he started his professional life in shipping, subsequently gravitating to environmental research and applications, mainly in green waste recycling, composting and organic fertilizers.

With a focus on culture, heritage and the environment, Leonidas has been active in the third sector since the mid-1980s; he co-founded HERITΛGE in 2008 and has consistently supported the organization.

The post Leonidas appeared first on The Heritage Management Organization.

]]> Baba Ceesay https://heritagemanagement.org/team/babaceesay/ Mon, 23 Jan 2023 11:30:21 +0000 https://heritagemanagement.org/?post_type=dict_team&p=10751 Baba Ceesay has more than three decades of experience in cultural resource management, starting as an Antiquities Officer in 1984 and eventually becoming the Director General of the National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC) from 2012 to 2019. In this role, he was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the institution, implementing policy, managing

The post Baba Ceesay appeared first on The Heritage Management Organization.

]]> Baba Ceesay has more than three decades of experience in cultural resource management, starting as an Antiquities Officer in 1984 and eventually becoming the Director General of the National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC) from 2012 to 2019. In this role, he was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the institution, implementing policy, managing relationships with partners, and providing advice to the Minister on arts and culture in The Gambia. Baba has also gained experience in human resource management, financial management, and project management.

Baba has also undergone extensive specialized and practical training in various aspects of cultural resource management, including museum and monument management, research and documentation of oral traditions, and copyright administration. Baba’s specialty is in the conservation and development of material cultural heritage in sub-Saharan Africa. Throughout Baba’s career, he has led numerous successful projects, including gaining international recognition for Gambia’s cultural heritage through UNESCO World Heritage Listings, and expanding the number of national and private museums in the country. Baba has also served as a consultant for UNESCO and other institutions on cultural heritage in various African countries, and has published articles and a book on the subject.

Publications/Conferences (selected)

  • Ceesay B., Joffroy T., et al. (2009). Projets situés: 10 ans d’expérience de terrain / 10 years of field experience. CRAterre, 160 p., 2-906901-56-3. hal-00873726. Available at chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://hal.science/hal-00873726/document
  • Ceesay B. (ed) (1998). Historic Sites of The Gambia. Banjul The Gambia: National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC)
  • Ceesay B., Barclay, R. (ed), (1988). Traditional ways of processing and preserving leather in Kuonko, a village in the Sandu District, Upper River Division of the Gambia, West Africa. Symposium 86. The care and preservation of ethnological materials: proceedings = L’entretien et la sauvegarde des matériaux ethnologiques: actes. p. 47-52, ill. 3 appendixes. Ottawa, Canada : Canadian Conservation Institute. bcin.ca

The post Baba Ceesay appeared first on The Heritage Management Organization.

]]> Vassia https://heritagemanagement.org/team/vassiac/ Sat, 22 Feb 2014 17:50:19 +0000 http://lifeline.webinane.com/?post_type=dict_team&p=194 Vassia Chatzigiannaki is a producer/director/author specializing in the field of heritage. Her studies include a BA (Hons) in Communication and Image Studies from the University of Kent (UK) and an MA in Heritage Management from the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB, Greece) and the University Of Kent. She has worked in public television for

The post Vassia appeared first on The Heritage Management Organization.

]]> Vassia Chatzigiannaki is a producer/director/author specializing in the field of heritage.
Her studies include a BA (Hons) in Communication and Image Studies from the University of Kent (UK) and an MA in Heritage Management from the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB, Greece) and the University Of Kent.
She has worked in public television for the last 20 years and her projects consist of international co-productions with organizations such as Unicef, IFAD, EBU, as well as collaborations with the Greek ministry of Culture, EOT (Greek National Tourism Organization) and the National Opera.
In the past 3 years she has been working on projects involving heritage branding, by supporting individuals and corporations to distil the value of their heritage and deliver it in a compelling way to their audiences through storytelling, using all tools of contemporary communications.

The post Vassia appeared first on The Heritage Management Organization.

]]> Rob https://heritagemanagement.org/team/robdavies/ Mon, 17 Jan 2022 11:44:38 +0000 https://heritagemanagement.org/?post_type=dict_team&p=9518 Rob Davies is our European Programs Manager. Rob is an experienced creator, leader and manager of European projects and networks with an unbroken track record over more than 25 years. He has initiated and successfully managed many key EU actions in the fields of Digital Cultural Heritage (DCH) – for example, in relation to Europeana

The post Rob appeared first on The Heritage Management Organization.

]]> Rob Davies is our European Programs Manager. Rob is an experienced creator, leader and manager of European projects and networks with an unbroken track record over more than 25 years. He has initiated and successfully managed many key EU actions in the fields of Digital Cultural Heritage (DCH) – for example, in relation to Europeana and local heritage -,  public sector information and e-learning. He has worldwide experience in consultancy and project development for clients including the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, European Development Fund, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, DFID, USAID and the British Council, covering more than 40 countries.

From 2016-20, he worked at the Digital Heritage Research Laboratory at the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) where he was  Project Manager of ViMM (Virtual Multimodal Museum), the Coordination and Support Action funded under Horizon 2020, which provided guidance to the European Commission on policies for Digital Cultural Heritage (DCH) and built a consensual framework, defining and resolving existing issues across  interlinked Thematic Areas, resulting in a Manifesto and Roadmap for Action at national, EU and international level. In Cyprus, he also participated in the creation of the UNESCO and European Research Area Chairs of Digital Heritage.  Rob is also Vice-Chair of the Europeana Network Association.

The post Rob appeared first on The Heritage Management Organization.

]]> Başak https://heritagemanagement.org/team/basak/ Wed, 26 Feb 2014 07:39:34 +0000 http://lifeline.webinane.com/?post_type=dict_team&p=406 Başak Emir is from Istanbul,Turkey and works with heritage organizations for heritage-related projects. She focuses on community engagement in heritage management and heritage communications. She has been project coordinator at the Association for the Protection of Cultural Heritage (KMKD) in various heritage projects and she is Impact Officer of HERITΛGE (Heritage Management Organization) as well as

The post Başak appeared first on The Heritage Management Organization.

]]> Başak Emir is from Istanbul,Turkey and works with heritage organizations for heritage-related projects. She focuses on community engagement in heritage management and heritage communications. She has been project coordinator at the Association for the Protection of Cultural Heritage (KMKD) in various heritage projects and she is Impact Officer of HERITΛGE (Heritage Management Organization) as well as HERITΛGE’s representative in Turkey. Most recently, she became the Grants Associate at the History Foundation (TarihVakfı) in İstanbul. She also has previously worked for The National Modern Dance Theatre, the University of Bilgi and the Esenler Municipality for various cultural management projects to mention a few.

 

Publications / Conferences (selected)

  • Emir, B.: Thesmophoria. Journal of Ancient History and Archeology Vol 1, No 4, 3-6 (2014).
  • Master of Arts, Cultural Management, Istanbul Bilgi University, 2018,
  • Istanbul/Turkey, Communication of Heritage in Turkey – Aphrodisias as a Case
  • Master of Arts, Archaeology, Uludag University, Bursa/Turkey, 2012, Religious Rituals of Women in Antiquity – Thesmophoria Case Study

The post Başak appeared first on The Heritage Management Organization.

]]>