Alli Matlesky

Alli joined the National Postal Museum in June 2020. She previously worked in the central Smithsonian Office of Advancement, and has been involved with various Smithsonian museums in volunteer and part-time roles since 2014. Alli graduated with a M.A. in Museum Studies from Harvard University Extension School and holds undergraduate degrees in International Studies and Environmental Studies from American University.

Favorite museum objects: Coconut

What I like best about working at the National Postal Museum: I love connecting people with objects and stories from our vast collection. There’s truly something for everyone at the Postal Museum!