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This event will review the challenges the Smithsonian experienced while designing and building the National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC). These included contracting, sequencing and dispute resolution issues as well as ensuring that the complicated needs of the many project stakeholders were adequately addressed. The presentation will additionally cover the Smithsonian’s evaluation of the lessons learned from this effort and how these are being applied to other projects including the Air and Space Museum Rehabilitation, currently anticipated to be a $1 billion project.

Ms. Errickson is in a leadership role within the Smithsonian Facilities group to develop and implement acquisition strategy for capital improvements of Smithsonian museums and research facilities, as well as for real estate transactions for residential, office and storage space supporting Smithsonian collections, conservation and research efforts abroad. She has also led research and continuous process improvement on acquisition regulations and best practices impacting federal construction and architecture projects. She has a JD from the University of Cincinnati and a Master in American Studies & Historic Preservation from George Washington University in Washington, DC.