Background
Svadlenak, Jean Hayden was born on March 4, 1955 in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. Daughter of Marion M. and Ida Jean (Calcagni) Hayden.
Svadlenak, Jean Hayden was born on March 4, 1955 in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. Daughter of Marion M. and Ida Jean (Calcagni) Hayden.
Bachelor of Science in Textiles and Clothing, University Delaware, 1977. Master of Arts in History Museum Studies, State University of New York, Oneonta, 1982. Postgraduate, University California, Berkeley, 1982.
Curatorial assistant The Hagley Museum, Wilmington, 1976-1977. Curator of costumes and textiles The Kansas City (Missouri) Museum, 1978-1982, chief curator, 1982-1984, associate executive director for collection and exhibits management, 1984-1986, interim president, 1986-1987, president, 1987-1989. Researcher, guest curator New York State History Association, Cooperstown, 1980.
Grant reviewer Institute for Museum Services, 1985-1989. Ad hoc faculty University Kansas, 1991-2001, University Missouri, Kansas City, 1992-1998.
Member American Association Museum (surveyor museum assessment program 1985-1989, accreditation visiting committee since 1990), American Association State and Local History, Heritage League Kansas City (board directors 1987-1989), Midwest Museum Conference (council 1992-1994), Missouri Museum Associates (president 1992-1994), Committee on Museum Professional Training (Second vice president 1994-1996, at-large representative 1997-2000).
Married Steven R. Svadlenak, May 26, 1979.