Danielle Bias
Chief Communications Officer
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Los Angeles
Danielle Bias is an accomplished communications leader with a proven track record of driving innovative strategies and fostering meaningful engagement within the cultural sector. As the Chief Communications & Marketing Officer at The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles since spring 2023, Danielle has played a pivotal role in enhancing the museum's public image and driving significant growth. Under her leadership, MOCA has experienced a 40% increase in digital engagement and a 30% boost in earned revenue. Danielle has also been instrumental in redefining the museum’s brand identity, spearheading the strategic use of digital tools like interactive social media campaigns to elevate MOCA’s global visibility. Her expertise in crafting compelling narratives and leveraging both traditional and digital media has strengthened MOCA's global presence, solidifying its status as a leader in the arts community. Beyond her external communications work, Danielle has cultivated a culture of creativity and collaboration within her teams. At MOCA, she has worked to align the museum's messaging with contemporary social movements, championing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the institution and in its outreach efforts. Danielle has made significant contributions throughout her career, including leading the 50th Anniversary Campaign at MOCA, which aimed to increase first-time visitors and global media coverage. Danielle also led a DE&I initiative at the Whitney Museum, which fostered partnerships with underrepresented communities and led to increased diversity within the museum’s staff and programming.
Career Highlights
Named one of “10 Black Leaders to Know” by the Public Relations Society of America in 2023
Recipient of the ADCOLOR Leader Award in 2022, recognizing her leadership and influence in communications and marketing
Served as a media spokesperson for prestigious museums like MOCA and the Whitney Museum of American Art, contributing expert insights to top-tier publications such as The New York Times and NPR
