Sally M. Yerkovich

Sally M. Yerkovich serves as Adjunct Professor of Museum Anthropology at Columbia University and Director of Educational Exchange and Special Projects at The American-Scandinavian Foundation. She chairs the International Council of Museums Ethics Committee, leading the revision of the ICOM Code of Ethics for Museums.

Professional contributions:

• Chair of ICOM Ethics Committee
• Author of A Practical Guide to Museum Ethics
• Led AAM Task Force on Direct Care of Collections
• Board Member of Merchant's House Museum

Research focuses on ethical frameworks for museum operations, including collections management, community engagement, and cultural heritage preservation in evolving social landscapes.