The Queens Museum has appointed Debra Wimpfheimer as its new executive director. A Queens native, Wimpfheimer has worked at the museum for over two decades, previously holding roles including director of strategic partnerships and deputy director, and has served twice as interim director.
This appointment is significant as it places a long-time, deeply connected internal leader at the helm during a period of institutional expansion. Wimpfheimer will oversee the completion of the Suna Children's Museum, a major 15,000-square-foot expansion, and is tasked with reinforcing the museum's role as a community-led institution in one of the world's most diverse regions.