Anna Toledano
Executive Director

Anna Toledano is a historian and museum professional with over ten years of experience in cultural institutions and academia. She has developed educational content, exhibitions, and programs for organizations such as the New York Botanical Garden, the Cantor Arts Center, and the Computer History Museum. Anna holds a PhD in the History of Science from Stanford, an MA in Museum Anthropology from Columbia, and an AB in History of Science from Princeton.

Amy Ellison
Curator and Director of Exhibitions

Amy Noel Ellison is responsible for managing the Museum’s exhibitions and historic house. She was previously the Museum’s Exhibition Curator, and has also held curatorial and research positions at the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and Museum of the American Revolution. Amy holds a PhD in History from Boston University and a BA in History from Fresno State. She enjoys traveling, reading, and walking her dog, Penny.

Diane Holcomb
Director of Communications

Diane Holcomb generates all publicity, manages communications and oversees the membership database. Previously she managed programs for Music for Minors and Hidden Villa, and was the book buyer for East West Bookshop in Mountain View. She also freelances as a copywriter for entrepreneurs and nonprofits. Diane has an AA degree in Theater Arts from Foothill College, and attended the American Conservatory Theater training program.

Sophia Lujan
Curator of Collections

Sophia Lujan oversees the Museum’s over 20,000 objects, artworks and paper archives. Native to the Bay Area, she grew up in South San Francisco. She earned a BA in Anthropology from San José State University and an MA in Museum Studies with an emphasis in Collections/Registration from San Francisco State University. Before coming to Los Altos, Sophia worked as the registrar for the Hayward Area Historical Society. She enjoys hiking, reading, and playing with her Labradoodle.

Lisa Porter
Rental Events Marketing Manager

Lisa Porter is the point person for weddings and external rental events, with additional support in marketing and volunteer recruitment. Previously, she worked as the Marketing Manager for an e-commerce company, and was the Publications Specialist for the Milpitas Unified School District Adult Ed. Born and raised in the Bay Area, Lisa recently spent almost a decade living on the East Coast. She is a painter and creator and shows her art at venues and events throughout the area and online.

Barbara Klein
Bookkeeper

Barbara Klein is responsible for bookkeeping and accounting. A retired professional as Director of Housing Programs in the Office of the Provost at Stanford University, she has a strong background in accounting and finance with a degree from the University of Cincinnati. Residing in Los Altos for over 40 years, Barbara now enjoys her part-time job and actively volunteers at the Museum’s Store and special events. She enjoys knitting and spending quality time with her family.

Career Opportunities

For current openings click here.