Carolyn has been a  part of the American Institute for Conservation’s National Heritage Responders (NHR) since 2011. The NHR team responds to the needs of cultural institutions during emergencies through coordinated efforts with first responders, state agencies, vendors and the public. 

She is also a part of the Vermont Arts & Culture Disaster and Resilience Network (VACDaRN) which provides resources and training to mitigate the impact of disasters and aid in quick recovery and growing resilience.