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Judy Gradwohl

Judy Gradwohl is the president and CEO of the San Diego Natural History Museum.

Recent Posts by Judy Gradwohl

Why We’re Staying Closed

Category: Center for the Future Of Museums Blog
Many museums are struggling with when, and whether, to open, reclose, and reopen. These enormously difficult decisions may determine whether the organization survives the current crisis. …

Nothing Ventured…:The San Diego Natural History Museum’s internal venture fund is encouraging experimentation and growth.

Category: Financial Sustainability
This article originally appeared in the May/June 2019 issue of Museum magazine, a benefit of AAM membership. Museums subsisting on tight budgets often don’t prioritize taking risks and …

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