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  • Person with short blonde hair, wearing distinctive yellow cat-eye glasses and a geometric necklace, smiles while facing the camera. The background is plain and light-colored, projecting a confident presence akin to that of a president or CEO.

    Molly Steenson, PhD

    President & CEO

  • A person with curly hair and glasses is smiling at the camera. They are wearing a green jacket over a mustard yellow top, standing against a plain white background.

    Ingrid Nyholm-Lange

    Chief Operating Officer

  • A smiling person with curly, shoulder-length hair stands in front of a gray brick wall. They are wearing a blue, floral-patterned shirt and a unique, looped necklace.

    Christiana Stolpestad

    Vice President of Engagement

  • Man with short gray hair and glasses, wearing a light plaid shirt, smiling in front of a plain white background.

    Joe Imholte

    Vice President of Experience

  • Michael Mathekar-Cochran

    Director of Finance

  • Man with short brown hair, glasses, and a beard smiles at the camera. He is wearing a light blue button-up shirt. The background is a grey, stone-tiled wall.

    Jonah Snyder

    Information Technology Manager

  • Sally Carlson

    Content & Marketing Manager

  • A person with long brown hair is smiling at the camera. They are wearing a dark blue shirt and are in front of a plain, light-colored background.

    Darby Johnson

    Public Relations & Communications Specialist

  • A woman with long blonde hair and a green turtleneck smiles against a gray stone wall. She is wearing dangly earrings.

    Lizzy Rode

    Digital Marketing Specialist

  • A person with shoulder-length hair, a beard, and glasses stands against a stone wall. They are wearing a tan button-up shirt and looking directly at the camera.

    Jon Dahlin

    Media Design & Production Specialist

  • A person with shoulder-length brown hair is smiling slightly at the camera. They are wearing a black button-up shirt over a black and white striped top. The background consists of gray, stone-patterned tiles.

    Nina Andersen

    Engagement Partner

  • A person with short brown hair and a beard, wearing round glasses and a white button-up shirt, smiles in front of a textured gray wall.

    Josh Torkelson

    Engagement Partner

  • A person with long brown hair wearing glasses, a dark green sweater, and a white scarf stands in front of a gray brick or stone wall, smiling.

    Andrea Justus

    Content & Research Specialist

  • A person with long light hair is smiling and facing the camera. They are wearing a gray turtleneck sweater against a plain light background.

    Erin Stromgren

    Director of Exhibitions

  • A person with short gray hair smiles warmly. They are wearing a blue and white checkered shirt, set against a plain white background.

    Shawn Connors

    Exhibition Designer

  • A person with shoulder-length dark hair is smiling while wearing a brown sweater. The background is a plain, soft gray color.

    Inga Theissen

    Director of Collections

  • A person with shoulder-length wavy hair and bangs, wearing a light blazer over a black top, stands in front of a gray textured wall. They have subtle earrings and a neutral expression.

    Maggie Coleman

    Collections Specialist

  • A person with shoulder-length brown hair and glasses smiles at the camera. They are wearing a green cardigan over a black shirt and a necklace with large beads. The background is a gray stone wall.

    Shelby Matula

    Director of Operations

  • A person with long blonde hair smiles, wearing a black top. They stand in front of a gray stone wall.

    Morgan Glup

    Visitor Services & Volunteer Coordinator

  • A person with shoulder-length light brown hair is wearing a pink blouse and standing in front of a gray stone wall, smiling at the camera.

    Britta Walstrom

    Director of Programs

  • Smiling person with long hair in a gray sweater stands in front of a stone wall.

    Erin Swenson-Klatt

    Cultural Programs Manager

  • Smiling woman with long hair, wearing a red floral jacket and white shirt, stands against a gray textured wall background.

    Liz Stopka

    Language Programs Manager

  • A man with short hair and a beard smiles at the camera. He is wearing a dark checkered button-up shirt against a plain background.

    Oliver Hunter

    Art & Culture Programs Coordinator

  • A person with long red hair smiles at the camera. They are wearing a denim jacket and a gold earring. The background is a textured gray wall.

    Lindsey Tscherne

    Youth & Family Programs Manager

  • A smiling man with a beard, wearing a navy blue shirt with small white dots, stands in front of a gray brick wall.

    Jason Leuthold

    Youth & Family Programs Coordinator

  • A person with light pink hair and glasses smiles at the camera. They are wearing a colorful patterned shirt and a light knitted sweater. The background is plain white.

    Miki McClellan

    Handcraft Coordinator

  • Mary Cait Bayliss

    Cultural Program Assistant

  • Person with curly red hair and glasses, wearing a turquoise top and a black cardigan, stands against a textured gray wall. They have a slight smile and are wearing a silver necklace.

    April Neske

    Director of Human Resources

  • Layla DeLeon-Osweiler

    Museum Store Manager & Buyer

  • Smiling person with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing glasses and a blue top, stands in front of a stone wall.

    DeAnn Barlow

    Retail E-Commerce Coordinator

  • Cathy Davis

    Inventory Specialist

  • A man with short brown hair and a beard is wearing a green T-shirt. He is standing in front of a gray stone wall, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression.

    Nate Adelmann

    Building Manager

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    Joel House

    Maintenance Technician

  • A woman with long, wavy brown hair and bangs is standing against a plain background. She is wearing a patterned blouse and a gold necklace, smiling subtly at the camera.

    Nadya Goncharova

    Food & Beverage Director

  • A chef with curly hair and freckles concentrates while skillfully plating food. She holds a small white bowl in one hand and uses a spoon with the other, preparing a dish on a white plate in a modern kitchen setting.

    Amalia Obermeier-Smith

    Executive Chef

  • Person with wavy blonde hair, wearing a white top and a green patterned scarf with colorful designs, smiles at the camera against a plain background.

    Kim Benedict

    Director of Catering

  • A person with shoulder-length wavy hair wearing pink-rimmed glasses smiles warmly. They are dressed in a bright pink jacket over a floral-patterned top, set against a plain background.

    Emily Thompson

    Catering Event Coordinator

  • Mandy Courteau

    Operations Manager