[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 36 (Tuesday, March 6, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E322]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING MEME OMOGBAI FOR BEING NAMED CHAIR OF THE AMERICAN 
                         ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS

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                           HON. LEONARD LANCE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 6, 2012

  Mr. LANCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Meme Omogbai, 
Chief Operating Officer of The Newark Museum, on being named Chair of 
the American Association of Museums. This is an unprecedented honor for 
The Newark Museum in Newark, New Jersey. Prior to her election, Omogbai 
served the AAM in many capacities including as co-author of its ground-
breaking strategic plan.
  Ms. Omogbai was born in Nigeria and moved to the United States as a 
child. She obtained both a Bachelor of Science degree in accountancy 
and an M.B.A. in finance and management consultancy from Rutgers 
University. She has a keen interest in public service and pursued 
opportunities in New Jersey state government. During her 10-year tenure 
with the state she became the youngest deputy assistant chancellor of 
the NJ Department of Higher Education.
  Ms. Omogbai was part of the team that developed the widely acclaimed 
NJ College Loan to Assist State Students Program while overseeing $6.5 
billion in assets and crafting legislation as a policy adviser in the 
state treasurer's office. She also worked with the Casino Control 
Commission.
  Ms. Omogbai is a community leader with important, active roles on the 
boards of such organizations as the New Jersey Historic Trust, the 
American Association of Museums, the Advisory Board of Montclair State 
University, St. Vincent Academy and the Newark Regional Business 
Partnership.
  I congratulate Meme Omogbai on being named Chair of the American 
Association of Museums.

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