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Inside Debra Wimpfheimer’s Vision for the Queens Museum

"As we finish the capital project, my focus is to continue to build upon and reinforce the museum’s commitment to being a resource and community partner for our many constituents," the incoming executive director told Observer.

Last month, the board of trustees of the Queens Museum announced that Debra Wimpfheimer would serve as its next executive director. Wimpfheimer replaces Sally Tallant, who recently ended her seven-year tenure in the role to head Southbank Centre’s Hayward Gallery in London. We caught up with Wimpfheimer to hear about her plans for one of the five boroughs’ most unique institutions.

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Your new job has you stepping into the role as Sally Tallant departs for London. How do you intend to follow her lead, and where might your style differ from hers?

Sally and I have worked in lockstep for the past seven years, so I don’t see this as a departure as much as an evolution. I’m extremely proud of the work we’ve done together. In the next few years, as we finish the capital project, my focus is to continue to build upon and reinforce the museum’s commitment to being a resource and community partner for our many constituents. I’m particularly excited to build these constituencies in advance of the........

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