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Areas of Interest
I am interested in working to develop and implement evidence- and relationship-based ways for museums to more effectively serve their communities- particularly by facilitating the use of visitor studies findings, as well as by supporting organizational cultures that incorporate evaluative and reflective practices. Before joining the ILI team, I was part of the IMLS-funded project New Directions: Research, Service and Training in Visitor Studies and worked on several projects in the Seattle area; I also served as an intern at the Smithsonian Institution's Office of Policy and Analysis.
Current Projects
- COSI Columbus, Center for Research & Evaluation @ COSI- embedded team support
- COSI- Innovation Showcase
- Columbus Museum of Art- ongoing evaluation support
- Council for Environmental Education- Project WILD educator professional development
- Pennsylvania State University- Marcellus Matters: Engaging Adults in Science and Energy (EASE)
- University of Maryland- Maryland and Delaware Climate Change Education, Assessment and Research (Made Clear)
Education
- M.A., Museology, 2011, University of Washington
- B.A., History, 2005, Grinnell College
Professional Affiliations
- American Association of Museums (AAM)
- Visitor Studies Association (VSA)
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