Captain Avery Museum Staff
Elaina Lill Uhl
Elaina Lill Uhl
Elaina Lill Uhl
Elaina Lill Uhl, Executive Director, is an experienced leader in community research, cultural environmental projects, team building, and grant writing. She completed her doctorate course requirements and advanced to candidacy at the University of Georgia in the Department of Anthropology. She conducted doctoral fieldwork among coastal fis
Elaina Lill Uhl, Executive Director, is an experienced leader in community research, cultural environmental projects, team building, and grant writing. She completed her doctorate course requirements and advanced to candidacy at the University of Georgia in the Department of Anthropology. She conducted doctoral fieldwork among coastal fishers in Southwestern Madagascar, where she led a community team of 16 Malagasy data collectors. Most recently, she assembled and led a volunteer team of 18 residents to research, design, and erect a multimedia history exhibit for the Cedarhurst-on-the-Bay centennial anniversary. Elaina lives in the Cedarhurst community with her husband Sean and their daughter.
Vicki Lerch
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Elaina Lill Uhl
Vicki Lerch, Curator, graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and worked in Public Health in Prince Georges county. She married John J. Bernard Lerch III in 1966. They have 2 children and 4 grandchildren.She became a volunteer at Historic London Town and Gardens in 1984 and worked as docent, educator and collections assistant. She
Vicki Lerch, Curator, graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and worked in Public Health in Prince Georges county. She married John J. Bernard Lerch III in 1966. They have 2 children and 4 grandchildren.She became a volunteer at Historic London Town and Gardens in 1984 and worked as docent, educator and collections assistant. She then became the volunteer coordinator and then curator. She has also volunteered with Anne Arundel County archaeology. She retired from her post at London Town Foundation in 2019.
Donna Anderson
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Donna Anderson
Donna Anderson, Program and Communications Coordinator, attended the School of Visual Arts in NYC, and has had a long career in marketing and advertising as an Art Director. She has expertise in planning events, coordinating programs, and managing venue rentals, especially in the non-profit sector. Donna lives in Calvert County with her h
Donna Anderson, Program and Communications Coordinator, attended the School of Visual Arts in NYC, and has had a long career in marketing and advertising as an Art Director. She has expertise in planning events, coordinating programs, and managing venue rentals, especially in the non-profit sector. Donna lives in Calvert County with her husband, Jay Anderson.
Also known as 'Dr. Jay', her husband has published three books, teaches art classes, and has lectured at the museum.
Leila Warshaw
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Donna Anderson
Leila Warshaw, Operations and Office Manager
Originally from Anne Arundel County, Leila grew up along the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. She is happy to be back and part of an organization serving the local community and environment. Previously she worked at the Maryland Historical Society (now the Maryland Center for History and Culture) w
Leila Warshaw, Operations and Office Manager
Originally from Anne Arundel County, Leila grew up along the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. She is happy to be back and part of an organization serving the local community and environment. Previously she worked at the Maryland Historical Society (now the Maryland Center for History and Culture) where she managed the operations of the museum store.