MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 30, 2023, MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS

ATTENDANCE

This scheduled meeting of the Board of Regents (“Board”) of the Smithsonian Institution (“Smithsonian”) was held on 

Monday, January 30, 2023. The Board conducted morning, afternoon, and executive sessions at the National 

Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. Board and Executive Committee Chair Steve 

Case welcomed Regents and staff and called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. Participating were Regents:

Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., Chancellor1

Senator John Boozman

Senator Gary Peters

Representative Garret Graves

Representative Doris Matsui

Representative Adrian Smith

Ambassador Barbara M. Barrett

Mr. Steve Case, Chair 

Mr. Roger W. Ferguson, Jr.

Mr. Michael Govan

Dr. Risa J. Lavizzo-Mourey, Vice Chair

Mr. Michael M. Lynton

Ms. Denise O’Leary

Mr. Franklin D. Raines

Mr. Jorge Puente, Smithsonian National Board Chair

Mrs. Christine Udvar-Hazy, Advancement Committee Chair

Vice President Kamala D. Harris, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, and John Fahey were unable to attend the meeting.

Smithsonian and Regent staff present by invitation of the Board were: 

Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary

Greg Bettwy, Chief of Staff to the Secretary

Monique Chism, Under Secretary for Education

Ronald Cortez, Under Secretary for Administration

Robert M. Dow, Jr., Counselor to the Chief Justice

Farleigh Earhart, Acting Deputy General Counsel

Kate Forester, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Regents

Mallory Gianola, Special Assistant to the Regents 

(recorder)

Kevin Gover, Under Secretary for Museums and 

Research

Logan de La Barre-Hays, Office of Representative 

Graves

Cathy Helm, Inspector General

Toni-Marie Higgins, Office of Senator Boozman

Lisa J. Kewley, Director of the Center for

 Astrophysics |Harvard & Smithsonian2

Judith Leonard, General Counsel 

Jeremy Marcus, Office of Representative Matsui

Julissa Marenco, Assistant Secretary for 

Communications and External Affairs and Chief 

Marketing Officer

Grisella Martinez, Office of the Vice President

Robert J. Spiller, Assistant Secretary for Advancement 

Caitlyn, Stephenson, Office of Senator Peters

Joshua Tewksbury, Ira Rubinoff Director of the

 Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute2

Porter N. Wilkinson, Chief of Staff to the Regents

Josh Yearsley, Office of Senator Cortez Masto

Beth Ziebarth, Head Diversity Officer2

1 Participated in the afternoon business meeting only 2 Participated in the lunch program only
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MORNING SESSION

Executive Session: 

Advancement 

Committee Membership

Executive Session: 

Investment Committee 

Chairmanship

Executive Session: 2023

Regent Committee

Chairmanships and

Memberships

Executive Session:

Regents’ 2022

Self-Assessment

EXECUTIVE SESSION: REGENTS ONLY

The meeting of the Board of Regents began with an executive session. Chair 

Steve Case called the meeting to order and turned to Chair of the Governance 

and Nominating Committee Ambassador Barbara M. Barrett to lead the first 

discussion topic. The Board was asked to consider the appointment of candidates 

to serve as co-chairs of the Smithsonian Campaign for Our Shared Future. 

Ambassador Barrett presented the proposed candidates and noted that the cochairs would also serve as members of the Advancement Committee for terms to 

coincide with the duties and responsibilities as co-chairs of the Smithsonian 

Campaign. The appointments would be an exception to the term limit of six years 

permitted by the Advancement Committee Charter for non-Regent members. As 

a proposed candidate for appointment, Ms. O’Leary recused herself from the 

discussion and vote. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted to 

appoint Allan Holt, Jahm Najafi, Cheryl Neal, Denise O’Leary, José Luis Prado, and 

Greg Sarris as Co-Chairs of the Smithsonian Campaign. 

See attached Actions 2023.01.01 (Minutes of the Board of Regents, Appendix A).

Next, Ambassador Barrett led the Board’s discussion on the proposed term 

extension of the Chair of the Investment Committee. Ambassador Barrett noted

that the Board was being asked to consider the nomination separately because it

would be an exception to the term limit of eight years outlined by the

Investment Committee Charter for non-Regent members. Upon motion duly

made and seconded, the Board voted to extend the term of current Chair of the 

Investment Committee Katie Hall. 

See attached Actions 2023.01.02 (Minutes of the Board of Regents, Appendix A).

The Board was then asked to approve the proposed roster of Regent committee

Chairs and members for 2023. By tradition, citizen Regents typically

serve on three Regent committees and chair at least one committee, and

Congressional Regents are assigned to two committees. Ambassador Barrett

noted that members and chairs would serve in their roles through January 2024. 

Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted to approve the proposed

committee assignments and chairs and recommended that the Chancellor make

the necessary appointments. 

See attached Actions 2023.01.03 (Minutes of the Board of Regents, Appendix A).

The Board also reviewed the results of the fiscal year 2022 Regents’ selfassessment, which was circulated to the Board following the October meeting. 

The assessment results indicated general agreement on Board and Committee 
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Executive Session: 2023

Secretary

Compensation

Executive Session: 2023

Senior Executive

Compensation

Executive Session: 

Annual Report on 

Workplace Culture

Welcome

Regent and Senior Staff 

Transitions 

Regents’ Public Forum

structure, schedule, and practices with support for continued streamlining of the 

work of the committees and virtual committee meetings.

In conclusion, Mr. Case led the Board’s review of the Secretary’s annual

performance appraisal for fiscal year 2022 and proposed 2023 compensation.

Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted to approve the

Compensation and Human Resources Committee’s 2023 compensation

recommendation for the Secretary. 

See attached Actions 2023.01.04 (Minutes of the Board of Regents, Appendix A).

EXECUTIVE SESSION: REGENTS AND SECRETARY

The Board then moved into an executive session with the Secretary. Chair of the 

Compensation and Human Resources Committee Michael Govan led

the Board’s annual discussion and review of senior executive compensation

decisions. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted to approve the

Compensation and Human Resources Committee’s 2023 compensation

recommendations for senior executive positions. 

See attached Actions 2023.01.05 (Minutes of the Board of Regents, Appendix A).

Mr. Govan also updated the Board on the annual report on workplace culture at 

the Smithsonian. The annual reporting on workplace culture was established as

part of the Board’s effort to ensure that the Smithsonian is a leader in a diverse 

and inclusive workplace. 

OPEN SESSION

Mr. Case welcomed Smithsonian and Regent staff members and called the open 

session to order at 10:20 a.m.

REPORT OF THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Mr. Case began his report by recognizing two newly appointed Congressional 

Regents: Senator Gary Peters from Michigan and Representative Garret Graves 

from Louisiana. Mr. Case acknowledged the final Regents’ meeting for General 

Counsel Judith Leonard, who will retire from the Smithsonian at the end of 

February 2023. The Regents expressed their gratitude to the General Counsel for 

her 13 years of service to the Institution.

Next, Mr. Case highlighted viewing and engagement metrics from the Regents’ 

annual public forum, which was held virtually on December 13, 2022. The public 

forum topics included the Institution’s new five-year Strategic Plan and the 

creation of two new museums. This was the third public forum to be hosted 

virtually, and viewership and participation was consistent with 2020 and 2021.
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Executive Committee 

and Board Approvals

Consent Agenda

Questions on Written 

Committee Reports

Written Report of the 

Advancement 

Committee

Written Report of the 

Audit and Review 

Committee

To conclude, Mr. Case noted that that there were no motions approved by the 

Executive Committee on behalf of the Board since the October meeting. Mr. Case 

reminded the Board of the motion approved via email ballot by the Regents 

following the October meeting: the nomination of the next Citizen Regent on the 

Board of Regents to fill the vacancy when his term ends in April.

APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

The Consent Agenda (“Agenda”) was presented for the Board’s approval. Action 

items listed on the January 30, 2023, Agenda included: the approval of minutes 

from the October 24, 2022, meeting of the Board of Regents; appointments and 

reappointments to 13 Smithsonian Institution Advisory Boards; amendments to 

the Bylaws of the Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park and Conservation 

Biology Institute; and gifts and naming recognition. Upon motion duly made and 

seconded, the Board voted to adopt the Agenda, constituting the approval of all 

action items listed therein. 

See attached Actions 2023.01.06 (Minutes of the Board of Regents, Appendix A).

QUESTIONS ON WRITTEN COMMITTEE REPORTS

Mr. Case provided an opportunity for Regent committee chairs and Smithsonian 

staff to answer questions on the written reports distributed in advance of the 

meeting by the Advancement Committee, Audit and Review Committee, 

Compensation and Human Resources Committee, Finance Committee,

Investment Committee, Smithsonian National Board, and Office of Government 

Relations.

Written Report of the Advancement Committee

The Advancement Committee held a meeting on January 11, 2023. During the 

meeting, the Committee received an update on fundraising for the two new

museums and reviewed Campaign planning progress. The Committee also 

reviewed notable gifts and grants and was briefed on the progress of fiscal year 

2023 fundraising. As of December 31, 2022, the Smithsonian had raised $70.8 

million towards its $265 million goal. The Advancement Committee also

performed its annual review of the Committee Charter.

Written Report of the Audit and Review Committee

The Audit and Review Committee met on January 18, 2023. During the

meeting, the Committee reviewed the audit results for the fiscal year 2022

financial statements and was briefed on the fiscal year 2022 financial results. The

Committee also received updates on the Inspector General’s activities, the

Smithsonian’s IT Security program, and the Enterprise Risk Management program. 

Additionally, the Committee reviewed progress on identified audit deficiencies.
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Written Report of the 

Compensation and 

Human Resources 

Committee

Written Report of the 

Finance Committee

Written Report of the 

Investment Committee

Written Report of the 

Smithsonian National 

Board

Written Report of the 

Office of Government 

Relations

Written Report of the Compensation and Human Resources

Committee

The Compensation and Human Resources Committee conducted a meeting

on December 7, 2022. During the meeting the Committee received an update on

the progress of personnel searches for vacant senior-level positions and strategic 

initiatives for the Office of Human Resources. Additionally, the Committee 

performed its annual review of the Committee Charter. The Committee also met 

on January 26, 2023, to review and discuss 2023 compensation recommendations 

for senior executives.

Written Report of the Finance Committee

The Finance Committee held a meeting on January 13, 2023. During the meeting,

the Committee was briefed on the fiscal year 2024 federal budget request to 

Congress, received an update on the fiscal year 2023 federal appropriation, 

reviewed the fiscal year 2022 year-end financial results, received an update on 

Smithsonian Enterprises, and discussed the financial strategy for the Central 

Trust.

Written Report of Investment Committee

The Investment Committee met on October 18, 2022. During the meeting, the

Committee reviewed the investment portfolio performance, financial strategy,

and the annual private investment commitment budget. The Smithsonian 

Endowment’s one-year return as of June 30, 2022, was 1.6% versus 1.2% for the 

policy benchmark. Against the Cambridge Associates peer universe of 

endowments and foundations, the Smithsonian ranks in the top fifth percentile

for all periods, including trailing one, three, five and ten-year period. The 

Investment Committee also performed its annual review of the Committee 

Charter.

Written Report of the Smithsonian National Board

The Smithsonian National Board (“SNB”) held its fall meeting in person in 

Washington, D.C. from October 27 – 29, 2022. The meeting focused on new 

exhibitions around the Institution. National Board members had an opportunity 

to learn how new technologies are evolving the Smithsonian’s audience

engagement and how they will be key to the digital-first strategies that will be

integral to the development of the Smithsonian’s two new museums. 

Written Report of the Office of Government Relations

The Office of Government Relations (“OGR”) reported that on December 29, 

2022, the President signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 
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Congressional Hearings

and Smithsonian

Related Legislation

Congressional 

Engagement

Report of the 

Governance and 

Nominating Committee

Amendments to the 

Strategy, Innovation, 

and Technology 

Committee Charter

(Public Law 117-328), which includes annual funding for the Smithsonian within 

the Division for the Department of Interior, Environment and Related Agencies. 

The bill provides $1,144.5 million for the Smithsonian, which is $82.285 million 

above the FY2022 appropriation. The total amount includes $892.9 million for 

Salaries and Expenses and $251.6 million for Facilities Capital.

OGR engaged in one Congressional hearing between the October and January 

Board meetings. The hearing focused on the two optimal sites for the National

Museum of the American Latino and the Smithsonian American Women’s History 

Museum: South Monument site, the location that mirrors the National Museum 

of African American History and Culture, and a site that is further south and near 

the Holocaust Museum, the Tidal Basin site. The Office of Government Relations 

is tracking two pieces of legislation related to commemorative Congressional Gold 

Medals, including S.450 and S.2607. Both bills direct a medal to go to the 

Smithsonian for display and research.

The Office of Government Relations continues its congressional engagement, 

hosting and participating in a variety of programs and events. Most notably, 

monitoring appointments to key committee positions in the 118th Congress, 

engaging new Chairs and Ranking Members, and coordinating with House and 

Senate Leadership on the appointment and reappointment of Congressional

Regents. 

REPORT OF THE GOVERNANCE AND NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Chair of the Governance and Nominating Committee Ambassador Barbara M. 

Barrett gave the Committee’s report and presented five action items for the 

Board’s consideration: (i) amendments to the Strategy, Innovation, and 

Technology Committee Charter; (ii) amendments to the Executive Committee 

Charter; (iii) amendments to the Finance Committee Charter; (iv) amendments to 

the Governance and Nominating Committee Charter; and (v) reappointments to 

the National Museum of African American History and Culture Advisory Council.

First, Ambassador Barrett presented the proposed amendments to the Strategy, 

Innovation, and Technology Committee Charter. The Strategy, Innovation, and 

Technology (“SIT”) Committee proposed that it be restructured to further focus 

on the Smithsonian’s digital transformation. As part of the restructuring, the SIT

Committee is modifying its responsibilities to focus on duties related to

innovation and technology strategies and strategic collaborations and

partnerships. The refocus and subsequently proposed Charter amendments

include adjusting Regent and non-Regent membership and amending or removing 

four duties and responsibilities in the Charter. Upon motion duly made and 

seconded, the Board voted to approve the proposed amendments to the 

Strategy, Innovation, and Technology Committee Charter.

See attached Actions 2023.01.07 (Minutes of the Board of Regents, Appendix A).
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Amendments to the 

Executive Committee 

Charter

Amendments to the 

Finance Committee 

Charter

Amendments to the 

Governance and 

Nominating Committee 

Charter

Reappointments to the 

National Museum of 

African American 

History and Culture

Advisory Council

Ambassador Barrett then presented the proposed amendments to the Executive 

Committee Charter. One of the duties outlined in the Strategy, Innovation, and 

Technology Committee’s Charter includes assisting the Board of Regents in 

“overseeing the development, periodic refreshment, and implementation of a 

pan-Institutional strategic plan.” It was proposed that this oversight responsibility 

be assigned to the Executive Committee. Upon motion duly made and seconded, 

the Board voted to approve the proposed amendments to the Executive 

Committee Charter.

See attached Actions 2023.01.08 (Minutes of the Board of Regents, Appendix A).

The Board was also asked to review proposed amendments to the Finance 

Committee Charter. The proposed charter amendments shift oversight of 

Smithsonian Enterprises from the Strategy, Innovation, and Technology 

Committee to the Finance Committee. Upon motion duly made and seconded, 

the Board voted to approve the proposed amendments to the Finance Committee 

Charter.

See attached Actions 2023.01.09 (Minutes of the Board of Regents, Appendix A).

The Board then reviewed proposed amendments to the Governance and 

Nominating Committee Charter. The proposed charter amendments move (i) 

providing programmatic guidance and direction, and (ii) reviewing major

programmatic initiatives and ensuring their consistency with the Smithsonian’s

mission and nature as a public trust from the Strategy, Innovation, and

Technology Committee to the Governance and Nominating Committee. Upon 

motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted to approve the proposed 

amendments to the Governance and Nominating Committee Charter.

See attached Actions 2023.01.10 (Minutes of the Board of Regents, Appendix A).

To conclude, Chair of the Governance and Nominating Committee Ambassador 

Barrett led the Board’s review of the proposed reappointment of Frank Raines, 

Ruth Simmons, and Patrick Swygert to the Council of the National Museum of 

African American History and Culture (“NMAAHC”) for an exceptional one-year 

term of membership service. The reappointments were proposed as an exception 

to the NMAAHC Council Bylaws to ensure steady leadership and continued

fundraising efforts as the museum launches the Living History Campaign, and to 

avoid simultaneous membership expirations to ensure succession planning. 

Ambassador Barrett noted that the one-year term of membership service would 

exceed the Smithsonian’s best practice recommendation of 12 years of total 

service on advisory boards and councils. However, the additional term for each 

candidate will only exceed the maximum service outlined in the museum’s bylaws 

by one year. As a candidate for reappointment, Mr. Frank Raines was recused 

from voting. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted to approve 

the proposed reappointments.

See attached Actions 2023.01.11 (Minutes of the Board of Regents, Appendix A).
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Luncheon Program: 

Conversation with New 

Smithsonian Leadership

Strategic Report of the 

Secretary

Advancing Smithsonian 

Science

Smithsonian Channel 

Programming

A.P. African American 

Studies

Following the Report of the Governance and Nominating Committee, the Board 

held a roundtable discussion. Regents, staff, and invited guests adjourned to the 

luncheon program at approximately 11:27 a.m.

LUNCH: CONVERSATION WITH NEW SMITHSONIAN LEADERSHIP

During lunch, Regents had an opportunity to meet and converse with three new 

Smithsonian leaders: Lisa J. Kewley, Director of the Center for Astrophysics | 

Harvard & Smithsonian; Joshua Tewksbury, Ira Rubinoff Director of the

Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute; and Elizabeth Ziebarth, Head Diversity 

Officer of the Smithsonian Institution. As each of these individuals began their 

tenure during a period of remote work, the program focused on the vision for 

their museums and programs and highlighted the rich and varied work conducted 

across the Smithsonian.

AFTERNOON SESSION

The Chancellor called the afternoon session to order at approximately 1:00 p.m.

and reviewed the remainder of the Board’s business agenda

STRATEGIC REPORT OF THE SECRETARY

To begin the Board’s afternoon session Secretary Bunch provided an update on 

the state of the Smithsonian. The Secretary’s update included the Smithsonian’s 

Human Remains Policy, the closure of the Smithsonian Castle, staff

security enhancements, the Smithsonian’s telework stance, and the Smithsonian’s 

involvement in the United States Semiquincentennial celebration in 2026. 

The Secretary began by announcing that three Smithsonian scientists were 

elected as 2022 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of 

Science. Ellen Stofan, Under Secretary for Science and Research; Kirk Johnson, 

Sant Director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History; and Doug 

Erwin, senior research biologist and curator of Paleozoic invertebrates at the 

National Museum of Natural History. The Board concurred that the recognition of 

three top scientists enhances the Smithsonian’s role as one of the world’s 

preeminent scientific research organizations.

The Secretary also updated the Board on new Smithsonian Channel programming, 

specifically a new television series that will premiere on the Smithsonian Channel 

and the MTV network in March. The series is called “The Exhibit: Finding the Next

Great Artist” and is a six-part series produced in collaboration with the Hirshhorn 

Museum.

Secretary Bunch briefed the Board on the Smithsonian’s involvement with the 

A.P. course on African American studies. The Smithsonian joined other academic 
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Statement on Human 

Remains at the 

Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Castle 

Closure and U.S. 

Semiquincentennial

Update on the 

Smithsonian Campaign 

for Our Shared Future

organizations to help develop the content of the course and curated 60 objects 

for inclusion from the National Museum of African American History and Culture, 

National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum, and National 

Museum of African Art. The course will formally launch in February 2023, for 

Black History Month, and will include an event at the National Museum of African 

American History and Culture.

Next, the Secretary provided an update on the Smithsonian’s Human Remains 

Policy. In April 2022, the Smithsonian adopted an Institution-wide Shared 

Stewardship and Ethical Returns policy allowing shared stewardship

arrangements and the return of collections in appropriate circumstances based 

on ethical considerations. On January 25, the Smithsonian announced that it will 

continue to promote respectful engagement with descendants and descendant 

communities and will develop an Institution-wide policy for the appropriate care, 

shared stewardship, or ethical return of human remains. The Institution will 

evaluate all human remains in its care to determine which of those remains 

should be subject to ethical return or shared stewardship. The Secretary will 

update the Board as the Smithsonian develops a formal policy and assesses the 

human remains in its collections.

Secretary Bunch concluded his report by updating the Board on the closure of the 

Smithsonian Institution Building, known as the “Castle.” The building will close to 

the public on February 1 for its first major renovation in more than 50 years. The 

Secretary informed the Board that while the Castle is closed, the Smithsonian will 

continue to serve in-person and virtual visitors through the Visitor Center, which 

will expand its online services while exploring other in-person visitor services 

opportunities. The Institution is planning to reopen a portion of the building to 

visitors as part of the celebrations surrounding the 250th anniversary of America's 

independence in 2026. Smithsonian staff with offices in the Castle are relocating

to the Smithsonian-owned consolidated administrative headquarters facility in 

the Capital Gallery Building. The Secretary shared that the Institution is taking this

opportunity to enhance security measures for staff safety and reevaluate its 

telework stance and policy to ensure an equitable, mission-focused telework 

approach.

UPDATE ON THE SMITHSONIAN CAMPAIGN FOR OUR SHARED 

FUTURE

The Secretary, Assistant Secretary for Advancement Rob Spiller, and Chair of the 

Advancement Committee Christine Udvar-Hazy reviewed the core components of 

the fundraising Campaign, including the proposed timeline, messaging pillars, and 

the working dollar goal. The Smithsonian Campaign for Our Shared Future will 

secure funds for all Smithsonian museums and centers in two phases. The focus 

phase—from 2022 to 2024—will address urgent needs and provide a foundation 

for the comprehensive phase, which will run from 2024 to 2026. This phase will 

be more public and grassroots and will lead into the nation’s 250th anniversary. 

The Campaign will advance unit and Institution-wide fundraising priorities, 
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New Museums Update

Executive Session:

“Gatekeeper” Reports

organized around four messaging pillars: Illuminating the Nation’s Past, Advancing 

Sustainability and Discovery, Opening Pathways to New Knowledge, and Powering 

Creativity and Innovation. The preliminary working dollar goal and timeline will be

reassessed in fiscal year 2024. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board 

voted to approve the core components of the Smithsonian fundraising Campaign.

See attached Actions 2023.01.12 (Minutes of the Board of Regents, Appendix A).

NEW MUSEUMS UPDATE

To conclude the open session, the Board received an update on the Smithsonian’s 

two new museums: the National Museum of the American Latino (“NMAL”) and 

the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum (“SAWHM”). The founding 

legislation called for the Board of Regents to designate a site for each museum by

December 2022. The Board identified two optimal sites, which are both under the 

administrative jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior: South Monument 

Site and Tidal Basin Site. Updates to the legislation are necessary before final site

selection can be designated. Without agency concurrence to transfer the parcels 

and Congressional authorization to build in the Reserve, the Board was unable to 

meet the statutory deadline for formally designating the sites for the new 

museums. The Secretary updated the Board on the Smithsonian’s continued 

engagement with Congress and next steps in the site selection process. The Board 

also discussed continuing efforts on the launch of the virtual museums and other 

public programming, as well as fundraising efforts for the new museums. 

Additionally, the Board engaged in a strategic discussion with the Secretary and

his leadership team about the Smithsonian’s strategy for future new museums.

EXECUTIVE SESSION 

The Board concluded the January 30, 2023, meeting with an opportunity to hear

from each of the Smithsonian’s Gatekeepers, including the Secretary, Under

Secretary for Administration, General Counsel, and Inspector General.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at

approximately 2:33 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Lonnie G. Bunch, III

Secretary
APPENDIX A: ACTIONS OF THE

JANUARY 30, 2023, MEETING OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the proposed appointment of Allan Holt, Jahm 

Najafi, Cheryl Neal, Denise O’Leary, José Luis Prado, and Greg Sarris as Co-Chairs of the 

Smithsonian Campaign for Our Shared Future and members of the Advancement Committee, 

for a term to coincide with the duties and responsibilities as Co-Chairs of the Smithsonian 

Campaign, and requests that the Chancellor make the necessary appointments.

1 [2023.01.01] 

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the proposed reappointment of Kathryn (“Katie”) 

Hall as a non-Regent member and chair of the Investment Committee, for a two-year term, and 

requests that the Chancellor make the necessary appointment. [2023.01.02] 

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the proposed committee chairmanship and 

member assignments for 2023 and requests that the Chancellor make the necessary 

appointments. [2023.01.03] 

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the Compensation and Human Resources 

Committee’s 2023 compensation recommendation for the Secretary. [2023.01.04] 

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the Compensation and Human Resources 

Committee’s 2023 compensation recommendations for senior executive positions. [2023.01.05] 

VOTED that the Board of Regents adopts the Consent Agenda, which constitutes the approval 

of all action items listed therein. [2023.01.06] 

 

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the minutes of the October 24, 2022,

meeting of the Board of Regents. 

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the proposed slate of candidates for

appointment or reappointment to 13 Smithsonian Institution Advisory Boards. 

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the proposed amendments to the bylaws of

the National Zoological Park and Conservation Biology Institute (“NZCBI”) Advisory

Board.

VOTED that the Board of Regents recognizes the generosity of Bank of America

Corporation and accepts the terms of the sponsorship agreement. 

1 Denise O’Leary recused from voting. 
2

VOTED that the Board of Regents recognizes the generosity of the Marcia and Frank

Carlucci Charitable Foundation to the National Museum of American History and names

the Marcia and Frank Carlucci Hall of Culture and the Arts, for 20 years or until the next

major renovation of the space.

VOTED that the Board of Regents recognizes the generosity of Friends of the National

Zoo to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and names the Conservation National Classroom

beginning on the date the renovated Bird House opens to the public and continuing for

20 years or until the next comprehensive renovation of the Discovery Classroom,

whichever occurs later.

VOTED that the Board of Regents recognizes the generosity of the Dorothy Tapper

Goldman Foundation to the Smithsonian American Art Museum and names the Second

Floor North Lobby of the Museum’s main building in honor of the Foundation’s

President as the Dorothy Tapper Goldman Gallery for 20 years or until the next

comprehensive renovation of the Gallery, whichever occurs later.

VOTED that the Board of Regents extends recognition for the generosity of Lockheed

Martin Corporation to the National Air and Space Museum and extends the naming of

the Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater by sixteen months from the date the Theater 

reopens to the public in 2024.

VOTED that the Board of Regents recognizes the generosity of Juliana Terian to the

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden and names the Terian Family Passage, for 20

years from the day the Sculpture Garden reopens to the public or until the next

complete renovation of the Sculpture Garden, whichever occurs last.

VOTED that the Board of Regents creates a quasi-endowment for the benefit of the

Office of the Under Secretary for Science and Research to support Biology. Further, the

Board of Regents authorizes the transfer of the funds identified for this purpose.

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the proposed amendments to the Strategy, 

Innovation, and Technology Committee Charter. [2023.01.07]

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the proposed amendments to the Executive 

Committee Charter. [2023.01.08]

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the proposed amendments to the Finance 

Committee Charter. [2023.01.09]

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the proposed amendments to the Governance and 

Nominating Committee Charter. [2023.01.10]
VOTED that the Board of Regents reappoints Frank Raines, Ruth Simmons, and Patrick Swygert 

to the Council of the National Museum of African American History and Culture (“NMAAHC”) 

for an additional one-year term of membership service, effective immediately. The additional 

membership terms will be completed in February 2024.

2 [2023.01.11]

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the adoption of the proposed Campaign

volunteer structure, timeline, priorities, and dollar goal as presented by the Secretary and 

recommended by the Advancement Committee, to be publicly shared at a later date. Any 

materials changes to the core components of the national campaign shall be made only with 

the approval of the Board of Regents or its Executive Committee, either of which may, in doing 

so, seek the guidance of the Advancement Committee. [2023.01.12]

2 Frank Raines recused from voting.