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CAM Catalysts

The CAM Catalysts are the Cincinnati Art Museum’s community of young professionals and emerging philanthropists, dedicated to advancing the museum’s mission through engagement, philanthropy, and leadership. The group provides meaningful opportunities for members to build relationships, deepen their connections to the museum, and play active roles in its future through exclusive experiences, volunteer service, and leadership development.

All CAM Catalyst members receive full Founders Society membership benefits, including invitations to exclusive exhibition openings, domestic and international travel opportunities with museum leadership, membership in Curatorial Friends groups, and more.

Formerly known as Founders Under 40, CAM Catalysts continues a tradition of cultivating the next generation of museum supporters, while offering programs specifically designed for young professionals.

 

Annual Dues + Membership Benefits

$500 annually

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For questions or more information, please contact Payton Field, Donor Events Coordinator, at [email protected].

 

CAM Catalyst Board

The CAM Catalyst Board comprises emerging Founders and leaders under 40, seeking meaningful opportunities to shape the future of the Cincinnati Art Museum. Serving as museum ambassadors, board members help guide CAM Catalyst initiatives, support fundraising efforts, strengthen member engagement, and cultivate the next generation of museum supporters.

Members also have opportunities to collaborate with museum staff, join select CAM Board of Trustees subcommittees, and contribute ideas that help advance the museum’s strategic priorities and community impact.

Board

President: Natalie Leonard, UC Health
Vice President: Sam Pate, Fifth Third Bank

  • Leah Bobbey, Greater Cincinnati Foundation
  • Maddie Burdick, Medpace
  • Emily Cashell, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
  • Jesse Cornelius, Michelman, Inc.
  • Julia Gallenstein, Greater Cincinnati Foundation
  • Samuel Lewis, Nationwide
  • Rachael Magowan, Mariner Wealth Advisors
  • Christian Matix, Investment Analytics, LLC
  • Melissa Ohntrup, Melissa Ohntrup
  • Yashna Patel, St. Elizabeth Physicians
  • John Popken, Fifth Third Bank
  • Rachelle Reed, PharmcareUSA
  • Rebecca Robinson, Victoria’s Secret
  • Rachel Shal, Morgan Stanley
  • Samantha Shannon, TQL
  • Vaughn Smith Brandvold, Freeman’s
  • Michelle Stevens, Truepoint Wealth Counsel
  • Litany Webster, Kroger
  • Jeremy Wittenbaum, S P Agency, Inc.
  • Christina Yardley
Past Events

Boards & Boards

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

 

The Art of the Collecting

Wednesday, March 3, 2026

Hosted by the CAM Catalysts Board, The Art of Collecting brought together leading voices from Fifth Third Private Bank, Berkley One, Freeman’s, and Everything But The House (EBTH) as they shared insights on first acquisitions to building lasting collections.

 

Bloom in Motion: The Art in Bloom Fashion Show

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Presented by the CAM Catalysts, Bloom in Motion was Art in Bloom’s first fashion show and featured designs from designer and Project Runway All Star, ASHA AMA.

 

YP Happy Hour

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Hosted by the CAM Catalysts Board, the group hosted its first annual Happy Hour and connected emerging leaders in the Cincinnati community for an evening of cocktails and networking.

 

Blooming Brunch Extravaganza, presented by the CAM Catalysts

Sunday, April 27, 2025

Art in Bloom annual drag brunch, presented by the CAM Catalysts

 

A Happening: Press Play

Saturday, June 29, 2024

 

A Happening with Pablo

Friday, June 23, 2023


 

The CAM Catalysts are generously presented by

 

Fifth Third