We are very happy to welcome several new team members to AEA. Ami Mehta recently joined us as a Research Analyst. Ami brings to AEA a multidisciplinary cultural background that merges art history, museum studies, literature, and economics. Jessica Ferey, who has been working part-time with us on the Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN) since 2014, recently joined us full-time as AEA’s Communications Manager and Deputy Director of GCDN. Sherry Threlkeld is our new Office Manager who brings substantial experience in administration and accounting, plus a passion for music and photography. Finally, we welcome Leigh Cooper, Summer Analyst, who is a rising senior at Vanderbilt University studying International Affairs and Social Behavior. Each of these talented young women adds dimension and depth to our work, and we are delighted to have them on board.