Kimberly Bender is a cultural administrator and public historian who reinterprets established narratives. Over the last decade, she has transformed the Heurich House Museum into a vibrant and inclusive space. She has extensive expertise implementing best practices in cultural organizations, and curating public history educational experiences. Key to Ms. Bender’s work is her background as an attorney, which has not only helped her reinvent organizations, but assists in her DC history research.