Steven Zhu - Events & Cultivation Associate

Steven Zhu supports The Cultural Landscape Foundation's public programming, special events, and donor cultivation initiatives, bringing experience in event management, community engagement, communications, and visual storytelling. 

Before joining TCLF, Steven served as Programming Manager at Mount Vernon Place Conservancy in Baltimore, Maryland, where he developed and managed public programs and signature events, including the annual Flower Mart and Monument Lighting in Mount Vernon Place. His work focused on creating meaningful experiences that connect people with historic places through arts, culture, and community engagement. He also collaborated with artists, cultural institutions, community organizations, and local stakeholders to strengthen public participation and partnerships. 

With a background in filmmaking and multimedia production, Steven brings a creative and interdisciplinary approach to event planning and audience engagement. He holds a Master of Fine Arts in Filmmaking from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and a bachelor's degree in Radio and Television Editing and Directing.