From Caguas, Puerto Rico, Gabriela Ríos Villegas is a museum professional currently working as Volunteer & Community Engagement Program Coordinator at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino. She holds a bachelor’s degree in both Art History & Marketing from the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus, and a master’s degree in museum studies from the George Washington University. Before joining the Smithsonian, Ríos Villegas conducted data collection at the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum, the U.S. Botanical Garden, and the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino. Prior to arriving in D.C., Gabriela gained experience in Puerto Rico’s art museums and galleries through internships and volunteering. She’s currently preparing for her curatorial debut in Puerto Rico and is interested in honing her curatorial skills in the future. Gabriela Ríos Villegas hopes to make art museums more accessible and inclusive, especially back home in Puerto Rico.