Hillwood Staff Directory | Security
Hillwood’s security team works 24/7 to ensure the safety of the estate and everyone who visits, works, and volunteers at Hillwood. Museum assistants and associates (MAs) are stationed throughout campus, including in the mansion and exhibition spaces, at the upper gate, and across Hillwood’s grounds. You can identify them by their green lanyards.
Security staff are responsible for handling unexpected situations that occur on campus, such as accidents, medical emergencies, and suspicious behavior. Volunteers can refer to our Responding to an Incident resource for reminders on what to do in the event of an emergency.
If you have any questions or feedback, please reach out to the volunteer management team at volunteers@hillwoodmuseum.org or 202.686.8528. We’re happy to help!
Security Team

Adam Reza
Head of Security

Michael Atubire
Associate Head of Security

Elyor Saidkhodjaev
Museum Security Associate Lead

Aragaw Bogale
Museum Security Associate Lead

Aweng Parek
Museum Security Associate Lead

Mario Cole
Museum Security Associate Lead

Getahun Bira
Museum Security Associate Lead

Shawn Jackson
Museum Security Associate

Conor Cicchitti
Museum Security Associate

Michael Cerullo
Museum Security Associate

James Thompson
Museum Security Associate

Darnell Drake
Museum Security Associate

Kosta Pribylov
Museum Security Associate

Renee Davis
Museum Security Associate

Sean Rutten
Museum Security Associate

Abebe Tekola
Museum Security Associate

Solomon Tulu
Museum Security Associate

Mike Ryan
Museum Security Associate

Sean Bethea
Museum Security Associate

Gashaw Aragaw
Museum Security Associate

Solomon Gemeda
Museum Security Associate

Dennis Peasant
Museum Security Associate (Part-time)

Mustapha Bouchghel
Museum Security Associate (Part-time)

Rusudan Kobaladze
Museum Security Assistant (Full-time)

Mary Cotter
Museum Security Assistant (Part-time)

Harvey Glover
Museum Security Assistant (Part-time)

Ryan Missick
Museum Security Assistant (Part-time)

Kim Cole
Museum Security Assistant (Part-time)

Amelia Ausband
Museum Security Assistant (Part-time)

Clare Reilly
Museum Security Assistant (Part-time)

Jasmine Shi
Museum Security Assistant (Part-time)

Dejah Leach
Museum Security Assitant (Part-time)
