Joy Ruddell

Joy Tahan Ruddell is a seasoned professional with over twenty-five years of experience in collections and registration, having worked in various prestigious positions in the museum industry.

Throughout her career, Joy has excelled in coordinating registration departments, managing collections, developing policies, and engaging communities with museum collections.

With a background in Art History and a Master's degree in Museum Studies, Joy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her roles.

Joy's current focus at CatalogIt involves implementing innovative collections management systems for museums and ensuring they align with industry best practices.

Apart from her work at CatalogIt, Joy is actively involved in mentoring emerging registrars, teaching collections management courses, and serving on museum association boards.

Joy's dedication to the field is evident through her leadership roles, including her current position as the President of the Board of Directors at the Camron-Stanford House Museum.