The Yale Directors Forum is a highly selective 18-month fellowship program for global leaders in the culture and heritage sector.
Fellows are trailblazers and change agents who are building museums, cultural centers, libraries, archives and organizations that play an important role in stewarding cultural heritage for present and future generations.
The 2024-2025 Cohort of Yale Directors Fellows in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Biographies
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Charlotte Ashamu
Director of International Programs -
Michaellah Bombata
Program Manager, International Programs -
Jazmin Guardado
Program Manager, International Programs
Contacts
Requests for information can be directed to:
International Programs, Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage, Yale University
ipch.international@yale.edu
Michaellah Bombata, Program Manager, International Programs, Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage, Yale University
Michaellah.Bombata@yale.edu
Hannah Caputo, Engagement Manager, Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage, Yale University
Hannah.Caputo@yale.edu
In the Media
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Strengthening Cultural Heritage Preservation in Senegal
The International Programs division continued its work in Senegal with a series of collaborative activities focused on strengthening the preservation.
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Preserving Cultural Heritage Through Film
In April 2026, IPCH hosted Preserving Cultural Heritage Through Film, a series of public talks and classroom engagements featuring Xoliswa Sithole.
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Preserving Africa’s Cultural Heritage Collections
Partnerships with museums and cultural institutions across Africa safeguard collections including artworks, rare books, photographs, and artifacts.
