Smithsonian Women’s History Museum Director Resigns Amid Controversy Over Handling of Harassment Claims

Nancy Yao withdrew from her position as the founding director of the Smithsonian's new women's history museum due to an investigation into how she responded to sexual harassment complaints at her previous museum.
Yao faced criticism for allegedly retaliating against employees at the Museum of Chinese in America who reported sexual harassment.
Yao's hiring as the director of the women's history museum had been delayed after reports surfaced about the retaliation lawsuits and her clashes with the Chinatown community.
Melanie Adams, the director of the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum, will serve as the interim director of the women's history museum while the search for a permanent replacement is underway.
The architect for the women's history museum, David Adjaye, was also accused of sexual harassment, adding to the controversy surrounding the new museum.