DEAI from the Front Lines
Museum DEAI professionals talk about their accomplishments, challenges, and more. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s November/December 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. In recent years, a new function area has …
Remember the ‘A’ at Long Island Children’s Museum
The Long Island Children’s Museum has focused on accessible programming for people with disabilities—and grown its audience along the way. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s November/December 2024 issue, a benefit of …
Point of View: Follow the Leader
What does effective decision-making look like in the museum environment? This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s September/October 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. Museum leaders are facing unprecedented challenges …
When Disaster Strikes at the Museum of Art at the University of New Hampshire
The unexpected closure of the Museum of Art at the University of New Hampshire shocked staff and supporters—and offers important insights for the field. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s September/October 2024 issue, a …
Cultivating an Ecosystem of Care in the World of Museum Leadership
Tips on keeping sane in the insane world of museum leadership. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s September/October 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. “I’m leaving, because with such a privileged role comes …
Point of View: Fearless Leadership for Uncertain Times
How current and emerging museum leaders can shift their mindset from fear to fierce. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s September/October 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. Many of the cultural and nonprofit …
Message from the President: Listening Up
This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s September/October 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. In my first few months as the President & CEO of AAM, I’ve been on a listening tour. I’ve taken as many meetings as I can …
Boldly Charting New Frontiers: Q&A with 2024 Nancy Hanks Memorial Award Rising Stars Recipients
The 2024 recipients of the Nancy Hanks Memorial Award for Rising Stars discuss the future of museum leadership. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s September/October 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. As the museum …
Group Dynamics: Strategies for Effective Board Relationships
The museum executive’s effective relationship with the board engenders healthy governance and strong organizations. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s September/October 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. As I sat …
Message from the President: Museums for an Open Mind
This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s July/August 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. When I worked at the Chicago Architecture Foundation, the audience surveys we conducted revealed a common sentiment: people …
