Stephanie Stebich, previously director of SAAM, was moved to a senior advisory role after years of complaints about her 'toxic' management style, leading to a charged atmosphere.
Allegations against Stebich included creating 'an atmosphere of fear and recrimination' among over 140 staff members, highlighted by claims of public rebukes and shifting instructions.
Former curator Virginia Mecklenburg criticized Stebich's experience, stating she was 'an inexperienced director for an institution the size and complexity of SAAM'.
The Smithsonian, while acknowledging the accuracy of reports regarding Stebich, did not issue a press release on her departmental transfer, showcasing internal complexities.
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