Elizabeth Leahey Email & Phone Number

• 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.

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.

• 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

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Museum Education

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology And Criminal Justice