Louisiana Children’s Museum CEO Tifferney White elected vice president for the board of directors of the Association of Children’s Museum

Written By Alicia Vial

NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana Children’s Museum President & CEO, Tifferney M. White, has been elected vice president of the board of the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM), continuing her service on the organization’s Executive Committee to champion national initiatives that strengthen learning, access and engagement in museums across the country.

ACM is the leading professional organization for children’s museums worldwide, uniting over 460 member institutions in 50 U.S. states and 19 countries. As vice president, Tifferney will collaborate closely with ACM’s leadership, lending her expertise to advance the association’s mission of empowering children and families through play-based learning. White previously served as vice president-governance.

Since assuming leadership of LCM in 2023, Tifferney has driven transformational programming and shaped a new LCM strategic agenda to broaden access and expand Museum offerings through collaboration and advocacy. Her leadership at both LCM and ACM underscores her commitment to shaping museum spaces that empower youth, uplift underserved communities and serve as catalysts for civic engagement.

“Serving on the ACM Executive Committee as vice president is an amazing honor,” said White. “Our field is evolving, and children’s museums have never been more important. I look forward to collaborating with colleagues nationwide to learn, connect and continue to support the next generation of thinkers and innovators.”

In her ACM leadership role, Tifferney will support board initiatives and strategic priorities such as advocacy for early childhood learning, championing diversity and inclusion in museum practice and expanding programs that integrate civic engagement into hands-on learning.

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About Louisiana Children’s Museum: 
Louisiana Children’s Museum has long been known for its work in the community through innovative outreach and nationally recognized programs that support children and advance the museum’s mission to contribute to the region's future prosperity by engaging children's potential and making that potential visible. Through play, shared explorations, and in dialogue with adults, LCM connects children to each other, their caregivers, their environments, and the community. Keep up with Louisiana Children’s Museum and future announcements at lcm.org and on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Alicia Vial

Alicia Vial is a New Orleans native with more than a decade of experience elevating client stories and leading crisis response. As the senior director of strategy, Alicia acts as a leader within the Gambel Communications team ensuring each agency team member is positioned to deliver strategic public relations services that meet the highest standards of the industry. In addition to supporting the agency’s long-term business growth and development, she coordinates day-to-day account services and oversees strategic direction while staying abreast of best practices and industry trends to provide innovative solutions to meet client’s needs.

Before joining Gambel Communications, Alicia served as the communications director for the Louisiana SPCA, the oldest and largest animal welfare organization in Louisiana that impacts more than 74,000 animals per year. During her nearly eight-year tenure, Alicia oversaw numerous crises, served on national communication taskforces, oversaw all aspects of internal and external relations and worked alongside the development department to raise critical funding. Prior to that, she worked in the fast-paced New Orleans hospitality industry focusing on digital public relations for multiple hotels.

Alicia is a member of the Public Relations Association of Louisiana (PRAL), Southern Public Relations Federation (SPRF), a board member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) New Orleans Chapter and a member of the New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute. An accredited public relations practitioner (APR), Alicia is also certified in crisis communications, organizational leadership, content marketing and social media.

A well respected and trusted public relations practitioner, Alicia has been recognized by SPRF as a ‘Senior Practitioner of the Year’. Dubbed early on in her career as one to watch, she also received the ‘Rising Star’ award by PRAL and was profiled in St. Charles Avenue Magazine as part of their Young Bloods series. Most recently, she was recognized at PRSA’s annual Fleurish Awards and received four Awards of Excellence for her work along with the ‘Plate Spinner’ award for her efforts on the board of directors for the chapter.

An LSU graduate, Alicia received a bachelor's degree in mass communications with a concentration in public relations and minors in business administration and leadership development. She is a frequent speaker and presenter on public relations topics, most recently presenting at the Jefferson Economic Development Commission and SPRF annual conference.

When Alicia is not at work, you can find her at the ballpark with her three boys or cheering on the Tigers in Death Valley.

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