Alana Shuma
Collin County History Museum Director Alana was born and raised in North Texas, is a graduate from W. T. White High School in Dallas, and an 8th generation Texan. She is married with two married sons and one grandson. Alana graduated from North Central College in Naperville, IL, with a B.A. in history with an art history minor. Her area of historical research was how women influenced politics through fashion and entertaining. She received a research grant and has done research at several institutions across the country. She has presented several historical research projects at a variety of symposiums and has had several papers published. Alana has served several museums in a variety of positions. While living in Illinois, she served as the Museum Curator/Director at The Museums at Lisle Station Park. While in Lisle she enjoyed working with community groups, providing educational opportunities, and developing exhibits. Her exhibit “Capturing Culture: The Diverse Works of John Phillips,” was given an Award of Excellent by the Illinois Association of Museum. A family move to Tucson provided Alana with the opportunity to work for the Tucson Desert Art Museum. In addition to collections management, she wrote a grant, did educational programming, and curated the exhibit “Colors to Dye For.” She and her husband moved back to McKinney in 2019. She is an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Alana enjoys reading, cooking, and genealogy. She and her husband enjoy traveling and spending time with their family. |
Abigail McAdams
Collin County History Museum Operations Manager
Abigail McAdams as the Operations Manager and Membership Coordinator of the Collin County History Museum. A McKinney native, Abigail is a graduate of Oklahoma State University, where she earned a degree in management with a minor in history. Abigail is responsible for oversight of the operations including managing the volunteers and docents that provide support to museum visitors. She is actively involved at Melissa United Methodist Church, serving as the Student Formation Coordinator. Outside of work, Abigail enjoys crafting, especially crochet and printmaking, and brings her creativity and passion for community engagement to the museum team
Collin County History Museum Operations Manager
Abigail McAdams as the Operations Manager and Membership Coordinator of the Collin County History Museum. A McKinney native, Abigail is a graduate of Oklahoma State University, where she earned a degree in management with a minor in history. Abigail is responsible for oversight of the operations including managing the volunteers and docents that provide support to museum visitors. She is actively involved at Melissa United Methodist Church, serving as the Student Formation Coordinator. Outside of work, Abigail enjoys crafting, especially crochet and printmaking, and brings her creativity and passion for community engagement to the museum team
