Paula Gangopadhyay was appointed as the Deputy Director, Office of Museum Services in January 2016. In her current role, she collaborates with IMLS’s senior leadership on agency priorities, policies, and partnerships, and provides leadership and direction for the museum grants and special initiatives. Over her professional career of more than twenty years, she has worked in small, medium and large museums and cultural organizations, as well as government, business and education sectors, where she led systemic change and positive community impact at local, state and national levels.