Tiffany Sen ’93

Tiffany Sen ’93

The Pisgah Award for Alumni Achievement

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Named in homage to Mount Pisgah, one of the area’s tallest peaks and the campus’ visual center, the Pisgah Award recognizes alumni (degreed or non-degreed) for outstanding achievement in their fields of endeavor.

Tiffany Sen is the Chief Procurement Officer at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, where she oversees a large-scale operation that ensures one of the world’s most prominent cultural institutions runs proficiently. Her role is vital to the museum’s mission, and Tiffany is deeply passionate about museums as custodians of the world’s collective memory—places that store, protect, and engage with global artistic and cultural heritage.

Tiffany’s career exemplifies the interdisciplinary values of her University of North Carolina Asheville education, where she studied music, social sciences and business courses from 1988 to 1992, graduating with a bespoke arts management degree. She has successfully blended creativity, business acumen, and complex operational problem-solving throughout her career. Before joining The Met in 2017, Tiffany honed her superpowers through leadership roles at the luxury brand LVMH and the fashion company Ann Taylor.

A proud alumna, Tiffany remains connected to her alma mater, recently hosting a group from the university’s career center at The Met. During their visit, she shared her deep gratitude for her time at UNCA, her insights into the industry, and advice on building a personal brand, navigating career paths and refining passion and purpose.

In her spare time, Tiffany plays the flute in a rock and roll band, showcasing the creativity and versatility that have defined both her professional and personal life. Her journey is a testament to the transformative power of education and her enduring commitment to blending art and industry to make a meaningful impact.