Muse Knoxville is a children’s museum located in Chilhowee Park, dedicated to inspiring and empowering all children through transformative STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) learning experiences. Through our onsite, community, and in-school outreach programs, we serve over 140,000 visitors and 60,000 students annually, making a $5 million+ annual economic impact. Our mission is to make our community the best place for all to learn through the power of play.As the Executive Director, I: • Oversee all strategic museum operations, managing a $1.9 million+ annual budget to support our nonprofit’s impact. • Lead the assessment and evaluation of our museum programs to ensure their effectiveness and alignment with our mission. • Conduct both short- and long-term strategic planning to guide the museum’s growth and sustainability. • Energize the greater Knoxville community and East Tennessee region, engaging them as active stakeholders in the success and expansion of Muse Knoxville. • Cultivate and develop relationships with corporate and individual donors, government entities, community organizations, and educational institutions to secure support and partnerships. • Develop and execute strategic marketing initiatives to increase awareness and engagement with our museum offerings. • Analyze demographic, educational, and socioeconomic data from the museum’s service region to better understand community needs and enhance our programmatic impact. • Collaborate with the Board of Directors to ensure transparency, alignment on goals, and a strong working relationship between the Board and museum staff. • Lead, engage, and develop the Leadership Team and museum staff, fostering a culture that upholds our mission, vision, and core values.

As the Director of Belonging at Muse Knoxville, I champion our core value of “Muse for All,” ensuring that our museum is a welcoming space for everyone, regardless of social, economic, or physical barriers. Leveraging my expertise in diversity and inclusion, I implement best practices to create an inclusive environment for both guests and employees. My responsibilities include researching and advising on diversity and inclusion issues, as well as developing programs and training that promote these values. Through these initiatives, I work to attract, hire, and retain a diverse workforce, with the ultimate goal of fostering a true sense of belonging for all who engage with Muse Knoxville.