Carnegie Museum of Art Appoints Four New Department Heads in Advance of 125th Anniversary and 58th Carnegie International

Carnegie Museum of Art (CMOA) announces four new additions to the museum's senior leadership team: Chris Fry as Director of Finance. Stefanie Mohr as Director of Marketing & Engagement, Clarissa Morales as Director of Collections & Exhibitions Management, and Jason Segreti as Director of Visitor Services. These four appointments underscore a pivotal time for the museum, as it prepares to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh later this year and produce the next iteration of the Carnegie International, the oldest exhibition of international contemporary art in North America, in 2022.

"It's an exciting time to have Chris, Stefanie, Clarissa, and Jason join our senior leadership team at the museum," explains Eric Crosby, The Henry J. Heinz II Acting Director and Richard Armstrong Senior Curator of Modern & Contemporary Art. "They are accomplished professionals in their respective areas of expertise and trusted, strategic leaders. As we look to the future of the museum, including the milestone moments we have ahead of us, their diverse experience and their passion for our mission will be instrumental. I'm thrilled to welcome them to the staff."

Director of Finance Chris Fry. Photo: Bryan Conley

Director of Finance Chris Fry most recently served as the Senior Financial Analyst at Management Science Associates and has over 15 years of financial planning and budgeting experience in a variety of industries. Fry also serves as treasurer of the board of directors for Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media. As Director of Finance for CMOA, he is responsible for fiscal management of the museum and serves as a critical link between the museum and the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh financial team. Fry holds a bachelor of arts in business management from Asbury University in Kentucky.

Director of Marketing & Engagement Stefanie Mohr. Photo: Bryan Conley

Director of Marketing & Engagement Stfanie Mohr most recently served as Assistant Vice President, Head of Corporate Communications for the Consumer Products Division at L'Oréal in New York City. Prior to her work at L'Oréal, Mohr worked for Glamour Magazine, Target, and The Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. in a variety of brand and corporate markeeting and communications roles. As Director of Marketing & Engagement, Mohr plays a central role in managing the museum's audience outreach efforts, including public relations, social media, advertising, and community engagement opportunities. Mohr, who grew up in Pittsburgh, holds an MBA from Fordham University as well as a BA in business and a BM in Music Theatre from Baldwin-Wallace University.

Director of Collections & Exhibitions Management Clarissa Morales. Photo: Bryan Conley

Director of Collections & Exhibitions Management Clarissa Morales joins the museum from the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University in California where she served as Director of Collections, Conservation, & Exhibitions. Prior to her time at the Cantor, Morales served as Exhibition Project Manager at San Francisco Museum of Modern Art where she was instrumental in managing the reinstallation of the museum's new facility in 2016. She also brings prior experience from the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, and Los Angeles County Museum of Art to her role at Carnegie Museum of Art. She holds a BA in philosophy with a minor in art history from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

Director of Visitor Services Jason Segreti. Photo: Bryan Conley

Director of Visitor Services Jason Segreti has worked within the Carnegie Museum of Pittsburgh organization for more than 15 years. He most recently served as Manager of Museum Services and has also held roles on the security team, where he was responsible for training, overseeing, and scheduling security officers in the Oakland building and served as a first responder to medical emergencies. Segreti is a Pittsburgh native and holds a bachelor of science in business administration from the University of Pittsburgh.