Smithsonian Journeys Experts

One feature that makes our programs uniquely special is our world-class Smithsonian Journeys Experts. Chosen for their charisma, expertise and affability, these men and women are the secret ingredient that turns a fine tour into an unforgettable experience. Other tour companies can take you to the most splendid sites, but in the hands of our experts, your journey will take on new meaning. Our Smithsonian Journeys Experts have dedicated entire careers to pursuing personal and professional passions. Their enthusiasm is contagious; their expert guidance consistently brings depth, excitement and substance to the travelers who join them on our tours — and that is the signature of Smithsonian Journeys. We're proud to introduce you to our stars.

To be considered as a Smithsonian Journeys Expert, submit your resume and cover letter with areas of expertise to [email protected].

All Smithsonian Experts

Nathanael Greene

Nathanael Greene teaches courses on the history of Europe in the 19th and 20th centuries, and has w…

Guillermo Grenier

Guillermo J. Grenier, Ph.D., is Professor of Sociology in the Department of Global & Sociocultu…

Christopher Griffin

Christopher is from County Galway in the West of Ireland. He studied literature at Trinity Col…

Joan Grimbert

Joan Grimbert is Professor Emerita of French and Medieval Studies at Catholic University of America…

Stephanie Grocke

Stephanie Grocke earned her B.A. in Geology from Colby College and her Ph.D. in Volcanology from Or…

Raja GuhaThakurta

Raja GuhaThakurta is a Distinguished Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of C…

David Guinee

David A. Guinee teaches at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, where he is the Edwin Minar P…

Erik Gustafson

Erik Gustafson is an architectural historian of Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Islamic world, w…

Jonathan Hall

Jonathan M. Hall teaches courses in Japanese literature, media, film and aesthetics at California S…

Sumaiya Hamdani

Sumaiya Hamdani holds a Ph.D. from Princeton University’s Near East Studies Department. Her s…

Ken Hammond

Ken Hammond is a historian with expertise in Asia and the cultural and intellectual history of Chin…

Cassandra Potts Hannahs

Cassandra Potts Hannahs is a historian with special expertise in Celtic, Viking, and Anglo-Norman s…

Regina Harrison

Regina Harrison is a specialist in the language of the Incas, Quechua.  She received her Ph.D.…

Elizabeth Hart

Elizabeth Hart earned her Ph.D in the anthropological archaeology of Egypt from the University of V…

Melinda Hartwig

Melinda Hartwig is the Curator of Ancient Egyptian, Nubian, and Near Eastern art at the Michael C. …

Melissa Hawkins

Missy is the Curator-in-Charge and Research Zoologist in the Division of Mammals at the Smithsonian…

Debora Heard

Debora Heard is a Ph.D. Candidate in Anthropology specializing in Nubian Archaeology at the Univers…

Valerie Hedquist

Valerie Hedquist is a professor of art history at the University of Montana. She earned her Ph.D. w…

Richard Hoagland

Ambassador (ret.) Richard E. Hoagland is currently Senior Adviser and a Member of the Board of Dire…

Brenda Holland

Brenda is a friendly, fun and knowledgeable naturalist who loves being outdoors!  Brenda has b…

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