Anna Simmons Email & Phone Number

Monterey, California, United States

Lead the process of content development for large exhibitions and other facilities projects. Help guide and support cross departmental teams through the dynamic exhibition planning and design process. Advocate for the inclusion of diverse perspectives and voices. Collaborate, evaluate, and iterate to create meaningful experiences that engage a wide range.

San Francisco, California, United States

Provide leadership and creative vision throughout the planning and development of Academy exhibitions. Oversee the day-to-day aspects of content development and interpretive planning for exhibition projects of various topics, sizes, and budgets. Work collaboratively to define visitor experience goals and concepts. Produce accessible, memorable, meaningful.

San Francisco, California, United States

San Francisco Bay Area

I lead the development of large and small exhibits at the California Academy of Sciences, a non-profit natural history museum and aquarium. Working with talented cross-departmental teams of designers, scientists, educators, and collections managers, I develop conceptual frameworks, direct the development of exhibit messages, and exhibit experiences. I work.

Baltimore, Maryland

As an exhibit developer, I led the development of permanent and temporary public-facing exhibits. Collaborating with cross-functional teams including designers, educators, scientists, and other content experts, I generated exhibit concepts and organize intellectual content. We created transforming experiences for Aquarium guests that inspire the.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provided support on the NSF-funded Girls RISEnet project, a nation wide professional development effort to raise the capacity of science centers and museums to effectively engage minority girls in STEM. Responsibilities included curating and disseminating project information via the Girls RISEnet website and monthly newsletter as well as lead the further.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

As the National Garden Intern, I planned, implemented, and managed interpretive materials and programs for the public through hands‐on involvement in educational programming. I co-facilitated a program called Hands on Plants Science (HOPS) that took place in the National Garden. We partnered with local not‐for-profit organizations and governmental.

National Harbor, MD

The National Children's Museum Launch Zone is a temporary space where children can prototype exhibit components and programs, and share their ideas about what should be included in the new Museum planned to open in 2013. As a Launch Zone Team Member, I guided children's activities and supported offsite "Museum Without Walls" programs. I provided.

South Lake Tahoe, CA

During the summer of 2010, I served as the temporary Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership (SNAP) Regional Coordinator. Responsibilities included helping the SNAP director to recruit, train, and mentor 27 AmeriCorps members who serve with different Sierra Nevada conservation organizations. The full-time AmeriCorps members serve with conservation.

Santa Cruz, CA

As a School Programs Volunteer, I helped instruct the Seymour Center’s on-site school field trip programs. I taught hands-on marine science to grades K-community college. The activities were based on thematic 'Discover Lab' and Tours chosen by the visiting teacher. The program incorporated interpretive tours of the marine lab to engage students in the.

Incline Village, NV

During my year of service as an AmeriCorps Member, I learned a plethora of scientific information regarding limnology and lake ecology to interpret scientific information to the public. I utilized interactive models, maps, videos, and live specimens to teach about Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada. I provided tours of the Platinum LEED Certified Tahoe.

Masters

E-Campus/Professional Development

Bachelor Of Arts