Museum Staff

Enfield Shaker Museum is served by an energetic and talented staff that is committed to bringing Enfield Shaker history alive for families, students of all ages, and visitors from around the world.

Carolyn A. Smith, Acting Director director@shakermuseum.org

Appointed Acting Director in September 2022, Carolyn Smith was the founding director of Enfield Shaker Museum (then known as the Museum at Lower Shaker Village) in 1986. She joined the furniture manufacturer Shaker Workshops in 1994 and retired in 2019. Carolyn has been a board member and volunteer at Enfield Shaker Museum for many years. She received her B.S. in Textiles from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and her Master’s Degree in Education from Westchester (PA) State University.

Madelyn Dusseault, Education Coordinator education@shakermuseum.org
Madelyn (Maddie) Dusseault joined the Museum staff in September 2024. Maddie comes to the Museum from Canal Elementary School in Westbrook, Maine, where she was a Second & Third Grade Teacher. She was a Summer Camp Teacher, Camp Coordinator, and After School Coordinator during and after her college years. Maddie received her B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Vermont, with a Certificate in Maori Culture and International Education from Auckland (NZ) University of Technology.

Jennifer French, Hospitality Coordinator events@shakermuseum.org

Jennifer (Jenn) French became a staff member at the Museum in February 2025.

Jess Jenna, Operations Manager operations@shakermuseum.org

Jess Jenna began work at the Museum in June 2022, transitioned to lead Historic Housekeeper in October 2022, and was promoted to Operations Manager in February 2025. She is a 2008 graduate of Mascoma Valley Regional High School and has worked in the hospitality industry for more than 17 years. Jess lives in nearby Canaan, NH with her son Parker.

Julia O’Brien, Historic Housekeeper

Michael J. O’Connor, Curator curatorial@shakermuseum.org

Michael O’Connor has been associated with Enfield Shaker Museum since 1991. He has served as a demonstrating craftsperson as a cooper, interpreter, education and facilities manager, assistant director, and interim director on three different occasions. His current focus is cataloging the Museum’s growing collection of Enfield Shaker artifacts. Before coming to Enfield Shaker Museum, Michael was on the staff at Old Sturbridge Village. He is a graduate of the the University of Vermont.

Amanda Pero, Bookkeeper

Susan S. Quinlan, Garden Coordinator garden@shakermuseum.org

Susan is a retired registered nurse who has been creating and caring for gardens for forty-nine years. She is a self-taught and dedicated organic gardener living in Canaan, NH. Susan grows flowers, herbs, vegetables, perennials, and shrubs on a northern slope. She creates wreaths for all seasons and teaches hands-on workshops in wildcrafting. Her passion is to create connections between people and plants.