Laila Abdul-Hadi Jadallah is a seasoned director, arts researcher and curator based in Washington, D.C., working at the intersection between contemporary art and cultural diplomacy. She has more than fifteen years of experience in international, national and regional museum and gallery exhibitions, public art, interdisciplinary programming and non-profit leadership. She is currently serving as the first-ever Manager of Arts and Culture for the City of Frederick. Previously, she was the Director of Programs at the Qatar American Institute for Culture, overseeing exhibitions, interdisciplinary programs, and partnerships. From 2018 to 2022, she served as the inaugural Managing Director of Washington Studio School.