Rody N. Lopez serves as the Executive Director of Craft Contemporary, a museum located on Los Angeles’s historic Miracle Mile, since 1965. Known for its commitment to revealing the potential of craft to educate, captivate, provoke, and empower, Craft Contemporary engages diverse communities through innovative exhibitions and hands-on programming.

A native of Guatemala, Lopez holds an MFA in Exhibition Design from California State University, Fullerton, and a BA in Studio Art from Pomona College. His career spans curatorial and fundraising roles across museums, arts education, social services, and healthcare nonprofits throughout the Los Angeles region. He has curated critically acclaimed exhibitions, authored and contributed to scholarly publications, and continues to advocate for cultural institutions as vehicles for equity and community repair.

Before joining Craft Contemporary, Lopez served as Director of Development and Communications at QueensCare and QueensCare Health Centers, organizations dedicated to providing essential healthcare to underserved communities across Los Angeles County.

In 2023, Lopez became the first person of color to lead Craft Contemporary since its founding. More about his appointment can be found in the Los Angeles Times.