Woodrow “Woody” Keown, Jr.
President & Chief Operating Officer
wkeown@nurfc.org
Keown joined the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in November 2019 building on a career as an entrepreneur, business investor, philanthropist, corporate executive and community leader. He has been a leader in the Greater Cincinnati community, serving as part of the Jordan Crossing, Bond Hill & Roselawn Revitalization Fund, Allen Temple AME Church and Montgomery Community Church. Additionally, Keown is a mentor through Winton Hills Academy and former board member of the Dan Beard Council of Boy Scouts of America. He is also a former Procter & Gamble executive.
Richard Buller
Director of Facilities
rbuller@nurfc.org
Richard Buller began his journey at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in 2003 as the museum's Chief Building Engineer. He assisted with construction and commissioning equipment for the facility. Previously, Buller served as the Assistant General Manager at The Cincinnatian Hotel, where he capped a 20+ year career in the hospitality industry.
Suzanne Buzek
Senior Director, Marketing and Communications
sbuzek@nurfc.org
Suzanne Buzek is a proud Cincinnatian with a career path in marketing for B2B, technology, agency, non-profit and higher education sectors. She joined the Freedom Center from the University of Cincinnati, where she served as Director of Marketing and Brand and, previously, as Director of Marketing for the Carl H. Lindner College of Business, from where she earned her MBA. Suzanne is an active member of the American Marketing Association serves as the Cincinnati chapter secretary.
Pamela Dock
Executive Administrative Assistant to the President
pdock@nurfc.org
Pamela joined the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in August 2006 working in the Executive office on a part-time basis supporting Mr. John Pepper. Pam has worked in several departments during her time with the organization, including supporting the CFO in the Finance Department and working as an Education Coordinator in the Education Department, liaising with school groups and the docent volunteer group. Prior to joining the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Pam spent 29 ½ years with the Procter & Gamble Company. Pam also serves as Lead Pastor with her husband at the Harac Parech Ministries in the Bond Hill Community and is the founder of the Total Woman’s Mentoring Ministry.
Andrea Howard
Director of Event Services & Retail Operations
ahoward@cincymuseum.org
Andrea Howard has spent her career supporting museums and their initiatives. She has been a member of the staff at Cincinnati Museum Center since 1999, beginning in the Education department and then moving to the Events department. Andrea was excited to begin working with the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center as part of the merger with Cincinnati Museum Center in 2012. As a member and leader in the Events department and Retail Operations team at both amazing venues, she has been able to work with political leaders, sports heroes, entrepreneurs, awards celebrations and an amazing array of clients from around the globe.
Shawnee Turner
VP, Education and Interpretation
sturner@nurfc.org
After a short photography career, Shawnee Turner earned her BA and MA in Art History, with a Museum Studies Certification at the University of Cincinnati. From 2005 to 2016, she taught at Mount St. Joseph University, the Art Academy of Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky University, and Miami University. She also served as the Assistant Gallery Director for the Studio San Giuseppe and Flats Galleries at Mount Saint Joseph University. From 2016 to 2025, she worked at the Contemporary Arts Center. There, she was the Chief of Interpretation and Experience, where her responsibilities included oversight and implementation of Education staff and programming/engagement, supervision of the front-line staff and Shop, in-gallery learning and didactics, the docent program and training, and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility initiatives. She earned a Diversity and Inclusion Certificate in 2021 and a Certificate in Cultural Competency in 2023. She joined the team at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center as the VP of Education and Interpretation in May 2025.