After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology with a minor in Linguistics from the University of Southern California, Kelsey Kussman turned her career focus towards museum work. While in undergraduate studies, she conducted directed research on language revitalization efforts in Ireland and wrote her undergraduate thesis on the role of the cultural intermediary on eCommerce platform Depop. She is passionate about creating accessible academia for the public and is thrilled to be part of the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles as her first museum position. Currently, Kelsey assists with event coordination and marketing, as well as research, exhibitions, and collections.