Margaret A.H Bertin

Background

Bertin, Margaret A.H was born on June 2, 1948 in Quito, Equador. Daughter of Francis W. and Ellen D. Herron.

Education

Bachelor in Art History and Theory, George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, 1970.

Career

Public information officer The Metro. Museum of Art, New York City, 1971—1977. Assistant to director Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, 1977—1979.

Public relations consultant American Federation of Arts, New York City, 1979—1980. Director public affairs National Museum African Art, Washington, 1983—1988. Executive assistant to provost Smithsonian Institute, 1988—1995.

Assistant director external affairs National Museum American Indian Smithsonian Institute, 1996—2007. Associate director museum resources National Museum American Indian Smithsonian, since 2007.

Achievements

• Margaret A.H Bertin has been listed as a noteworthy museum administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chair public relations committee American Association Museum, Washington, 1984. Advisor Latino task force Smithsonian Institute, 1993—1994. Member of American Association Museum.

Interests

• Reading, travel, cooking.

Connections

Married Michael Bertin Heinlein, June 23, 1970. Children: Madeleine E., M. Richard O.

Father:

Francis W.

Mother:

Ellen D. Herron

Spouse:

Michael Bertin Heinlein

child:

Madeleine E. Bertin

child:

M. Richard O. Bertin