Staff

Linda Selvin, Executive Director
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Linda Selvin is the Executive Director of the Appraisers Association of America. She began her career as the Gallery Manager of the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art, and went on to become the Program Officer at the Pollock-Krasner Foundation, distributing funds internationally to artists of both merit and need. For 10 years, she served as the Executive Director of the New York Branch of the International Dyslexia Association. She is the Chair of The Appraisal Foundation’s Advisory Council (TAFAC) based in Washington D.C. and a member of their Personal Property Issues Committee.  Linda is an Adjunct Instructor at New York University, Steinhardt School in the Visual Arts Administration graduate program and is a guest lecturer both nationally and internationally. She is a member of ArtTable and the Professional Advisors to the International Art Market (PAIAM). 

 

 

Teresa Caputo, Program Director
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Teresa is the Program Director, assisting with the development and implementation of all of the Appraisers Association’s educational programing, conferences, USPAP classes, lectures, webinars and other events. After receiving her BA in Advertising and Marketing Communications from the Fashion Institute of Technology she worked as a social media coordinator. She joined the Appraisers Association in January 2015 as Communications Coordinator and was promoted to her current role in 2018. Teresa is a competitive long-distance runner and marathoner. She has completed over fourteen half-marathons as well as the NYC marathon twice.

 

 

 

Yasemin Yeldener, Professional Studies Administrator 
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Yasemin Yeldener is the Professional Studies Administrator overseeing the Comprehensive Appraisal Studies Program.  She evaluates student applications, creates course schedules and liaises with the instructors and students.Yasemin is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology with a BS in Art History and Museum Professions and a minor in Spanish. Language is a passion for her. She was taught Turkish growing up, Spanish in school and is planning to pursue German. Yasemin interned at the Appraisers Association in 2017 and became a permanent member of the staff in January of 2020.

 

 

 

Elizabeth Spock, Membership Manager                                                                  espock@appraisersassociation.org I 212-889-5404 x13                                                                                                                                                                     

Elizabeth is the Membership Manager, assisting with member development within the Appraisers Association. Elizabeth received her BA in Art History from Penn State University and continued to earn her MA in International Education from New York University. She joined the Appraisers Association in February 2025 after working in Fine Arts and Higher Education for the last 7 years. Elizabeth is a neophyte film buff that is working her way though everything from silent films to blockbusters.

 

 

 

 

Claire Goldberger, Membership Assistant                                                                 cgoldberger@appraisersassociation.org I 212-889-5404 x 16                                   

Claire is the Membership Assistant, supporting the membership operations with the Appraisers Association of America. She received her BA in Art History and Dance from Kenyon College, and lived in Milan after graduation. Before joining the Appraisers Association, Claire worked in the Arts in various positions including researcher, studio assistant, and personal assistant. She is passionate about Baroque art, film, and television. 

 

 

 

 

 

Lisbeth Sandoe, Communications Coordinator 
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Lisbeth Sandoe serves as the Communication Coordinator at the Appraisers Association. She oversees all communications and technology initiatives for the association, including member engagement, programming, and office operations. Originally from Denmark, Lisbeth holds a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies and Psychology from Roskilde University, as well as a graduate degree in Communication Arts from New York Institute of Technology. Her experience spans both Danish and American communication landscapes.