Hema Panesar is a cultural strategist dedicated to shaping impactful experiences that celebrate collaboration, representation, and community. As Registrar of Exhibitions and Loans at the USC Pacific Asia Museum, she brings exhibitions to life—managing everything from high-level logistics and budgets to the intricate coordination of incoming loans and production timelines. Over the past decade, Hema has contributed her expertise to leading institutions including LACMA, the FIDM Museum, and The Cotsen Family Office, where she has played a vital role in registration, object stewardship, and exhibition planning. Hema holds an M.A. in Museum Studies from New York University and a B.A. in History from UC Berkeley—grounding her practice in both academic insight and precision.