Hope McMath is director of the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, where she combines her education in and passion for art history, education, and the creative process. She has most recently led the Cummer through strategic planning, capital expansion, rebranding, and several significant community outreach initiatives. A Jacksonville native and JU alum, Hope spends her time away from the museum traveling, gardening, volunteering, and living an artful life. Hope believes in the power of the arts and meaningful collaboration to transform individuals, uplift communities, and build a more inclusive world.