Nicole Bryner (she/her) is the Acting Lead for Internship Programs at the Smithsonian, where she is focused on growing and diversifying internships across the Institution. Her time at the Smithsonian also includes roles at Smithsonian Affiliations and the National Museum of African American History and Culture’s Office of Strategic Partnerships. She is a graduate of Bank Street College’s Leadership in Museum Education Master’s degree program and has a background in theatre education.