Experience

Discovery Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of STEAM Education

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  • Collaborate on cross-departmental exhibit development team; Oversee operation of da Vinci Workshop, a multidisciplinary maker-inspired space for open-ended creating. • Lead Science and Engineering Communication Fellowship program; over 60 science professionals trained in effective science communication over the past 7 years. • Design & oversee calendar of approximately 350 public programs annually, including themes, outside presenters, scheduling, materials, and… Show more • Collaborate on cross-departmental exhibit development team; Oversee operation of da Vinci Workshop, a multidisciplinary maker-inspired space for open-ended creating. • Lead Science and Engineering Communication Fellowship program; over 60 science professionals trained in effective science communication over the past 7 years. • Design & oversee calendar of approximately 350 public programs annually, including themes, outside presenters, scheduling, materials, and evaluation. • Supervise Programs Educator and da Vinci Workshop Educator; Mentor fifteen teen program volunteers looking to gain valuable work experience.

• Assistant Director of Learning Experiences

  • Jul 2014 - Dec 2019

  Acton, MA • Served as project manager for the museum’s newest exhibit, Caterpillars: Life on the Leaf Edge. • Acted as member of team charged with designing a new museum experience as the institution underwent transformation through capital campaign, renovation, and expansion.

• Public Programs Assistant

  • Jul 2012 - Jul 2014

  • Supported development and facilitation of museum programming, with an emphasis on hands-on, STEAM experiences • Recruited, trained and scheduled educational program volunteers • Tracked and reported program data and evaluation • Ensured program alignment with grants and sponsorships



deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth and Family Programs Intern

  • Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

  • Developed and facilitated hands-on art programs and interactive activity kits to engage young learners and their families.



The Learning Community

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Afterschool Programming

  • Oct 2011 - Jul 2012

  • Managed 21st Century Community Learning afterschool program serving 160 1st-8th graders per semester. • Supervised staff of twelve Afterschool Team Members. • Collaborated with community partners to provide diverse, quality enrichment programs.



Providence Children's Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos

• Experience Coordinator

  • Sep 2009 - Jun 2011

  • Managed visitor services and ensured daily operations. • Trained and supervised work-study students, volunteers, and AmeriCorps Museum Educators. • Prepared and presented hands-on programming including overnight STEM programs for 500 Scouts annually.

• AmeriCorps Museum Educator

  • Oct 2008 - Aug 2009

  • Developed and implemented curriculum bringing museum enrichment to weekly after school program for 60 low-income 1st-3rd graders. • Facilitated and enriched play experiences for children and their families within museum exhibits.