The White House Historical Association Announces Inaugural Staff Members of NEW The People’s House: A White House Experience

Sep 23, 2024 Washington, D.C. —

The White House Historical Association has announced the addition of several new staff members to operate The People’s House: A White House Experience, the new, immersive White House educational experience opening to the public on Monday, September 23 at 1700 Pennsylvania Avenue, just steps from the White House. This cutting-edge 33,000-square-foot, three-floor space features exhibits and galleries that bring the White House and its storied history to life. The People’s House: A White House Experience will tell the story of the Executive Mansion, its inhabitants, and the people who have dedicated their careers to its function.

Stewart McLaurin, President of The White House Historical Association, will direct The People’s House: A White House Experience and its capable team of new staff members.

NEW The People’s House: A White House Experience staff include: Top of Form

• Luke Boorady, Managing Director – Luke joined the White House Historical Association full time in 2020 and was promoted from the Director of Museum Development and Experience to the Managing Director of The People’s House: A White House Experience. In this key role, Luke is responsible for daily operations, long-term strategic planning, administration, and more while providing leadership to the People’s House staff and collaborating with the Association’s leadership to develop programming.
• Lea Pandoliano, Director of Visitor Services & Experience – As the Director of Visitor Services & Experience, Lea ensures that The People’s House is welcoming and prepared for all visitors to learn from and enjoy. Lea manages ticket reservations for groups and individuals, addresses guest needs, supervises The People’s House visitor services team, and more. Lea joins the Association from the Washington National Cathedral where Lea served as Tourism Operations Manager.
• Donald Ross, Director of Operations – As the Director of Operations, Donald manages the operation of The People’s House facilities, security, maintenance, usage of space, and more. Donald previously served as a property manager for the real estate management and development group The Druker Company LTD, where he oversaw operations for multi-use commercial properties and a historic music venue in Boston.
• Annie DeLuca, Marketing Manager – As Marketing Manager, Annie leads the development and execution of digital and print marketing collateral, ensures campaign goals are met, maintains The People’s House brand identity, and more. Annie joins the Association from the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh where she served as Marketing and Communications Coordinator.
• Dorothy Jastrzembski, Shop Manager – Dorothy manages The White House History Shop, located at The People’s House: A White House Experience. Dorothy oversees the store’s functions and staff to maintain a vibrant and welcoming shopping experience. Dorothy joins the Association from the Architect of the Capitol where Dorothy worked in the Gift Shop Division.
• Nephtali J. Rodríguez Castellar, Visitor Services & Experience Manager – In his role, Nephtali supervises our Visitor Services Representatives and facilitates a welcoming and accommodating space for all visitors to enjoy. Nephtali previously served as an Education Assistant with the Association.

The People’s House: A White House Experience will feature a large-scale White House model, a recreation of the Rose Garden, a full-scale replica of the Oval Office, the recreation of White House moments, and more dimensional galleries combining immersive media and inventive scenic representations.

The People’s House will be open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET but will occasionally be closed for special events and pre-scheduled maintenance. Visitors can now reserve free timed entry passes to The People’s House: A White House Experience. Passes are available on thepeopleshouse.org by clicking the “Reserve Passes” button at the top right. Please visit our website for updated information.

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More about The People’s House: A White House Experience

Situated on 1700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, less than a block away from the White House, the 33,000-square-foot, three-floor site features exhibits and galleries that bring the White House and its storied history to life. Visitors can interact with a large-scale White House model, recreation of the Rose Garden, full-scale replica of the Oval Office, recreation of White House moments, and more dimensional galleries combining immersive media and inventive scenic representations. Learn more.