How do you get people interested in science? Engage them. The LEED-Gold certified Connecticut Science Center, located in downtown Hartford, sparks creative imagination and an appreciation for science by immersing visitors in fun and educational hands-on, minds-on interactive experiences while maintaining an environmentally conscious presence. Serving more than 2 million people since opening in 2009, the Science Center features more than 165 exhibits in ten galleries and a range of topics, including space and earth sciences, physical sciences, biology, the Connecticut River watershed, alternative energy sources, Connecticut inventors and innovations, a children’s gallery, and much more. Other features include four educational labs, a 200-seat 3D digital theater, function room, gift store, and ongoing events for all ages. The Science Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing science education throughout the state of Connecticut and New England, providing learning opportunities for students and adults of all ages, and engaging the community in scientific exploration. With an attraction of this magnitude, exhibits rivaling the most unique in the world, programs with the potential to become national models, partnerships with a range of educational organizations, and involvement from global business leaders and benefactors, the Science Center is Connecticut's premier destination for informal science learning, and is well on its way to becoming the state's foremost Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) resource. The Connecticut Science Center is also the home to the Joyce D. and Andrew J. Mandell Academy for Teachers, offering powerful Professional Development for educators. More information: www.CTScienceCenter.org or 860.SCIENCE.

Eastern States Exposition is a not-for-profit corporation committed to excellence in providing year-round opportunities for the development and promotion of agriculture, education, industry and family entertainment while preserving our New England heritage. The Exposition is home to over 100 year-round events, encompassing a wide range of consumer and trade shows, agricultural events, horse and dog shows, educational programs at Storrowton Village Museum and New England’s Premier Exposition – The Big E. The Big E is the largest commercial, educational and agricultural exposition in the east. Every fall, 1.5 million people travel to West Springfield for the sights, sounds and flavors of New England. The 17-day Fair features a variety of livestock shows and competitions, world-class entertainment, games and rides, the Avenue of States, a daily Mardi Gras parade and more. For more information on ESE and to see a full schedule of events, please visit TheBigE.com.

Located in the heart of downtown Springfield, Massachusetts, Springfield Museums, home of the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss, is comprised of five world-class museums and a sculpture garden: Five plus One equals FUN. Please visit the Michele & Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts, the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum, the Springfield Science Museum, the Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History, the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum and the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden. One admission gives access to all attractions plus changing exhibits, facilitated hands on/minds on activity centers, and programing for all ages.

The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) provides services to more than 1,700 schools and associations of schools in the United States and abroad, including 1,500 nonprofit, private K-12 schools in the U.S. that are self-determining in mission and program and are governed by independent boards. NAIS works to empower independent schools and the students they serve.

The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of art and popular culture, the natural and agricultural sciences, and history. The Museum is a vital cultural and educational resources for the community, and a focal point for family activity, lifelong learning, and inspiration. We seek to inspire creativity, foster self-discovery, promote environmental stewardship, and nurture an appreciation for learning through exhibitions, education programs, and special events that enhance every visitor’s experience of our unique site.

Play is serious business at Stepping Stones Museum for Children. Located on five acres in Mathews Park in Norwalk, Connecticut, Stepping Stones ignites a child's love of learning through play. With five main galleries and over 100 hands-on activities, children become wide-eyed with wonder. As they see, hear, touch, feel and do, their ever-growing minds venture to amazing new places. Our interactive exhibits and educational programs will engage, inspire and delight every child—and countless parents and caregivers, too. Step inside our LEED Gold Certified expansion and experience one of America's Top 50 Children's Museums. Our Mission Stepping Stones mission is to broaden and enrich the educational opportunities for children ages ten and under and to enhance their understanding of the world. The museum seeks to create an environment that inspires lifelong learning and supports parents, caregivers and educators as facilitators of children's explorations.

The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center preserves and interprets Stowe's Hartford home and the Center's historic collections, promotes vibrant discussion of her life and work, and inspires commitment to social justice and positive change. Stowe's best known novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852), changed how Americans viewed the institution of slavery. It resonates with an international audience as a masterful literary work and protest novel. Uncle Tom's Cabin demanded that the United States deliver on the promise of freedom and equality, galvanized the abolition movement and contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War. The book was a runaway best-seller, selling 10,000 copies in the United States in its first week; 300,000 in the first year; and in Great Britain, 1.5 million copies in one year. Discover how Stowe's story can inspire YOU to action.

Responsible for organizing over 30 boxes of archival materials marked as "miscellaneous". Through historical research I have been able to identify and provide access to over half the collection so far.

The mission of The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is to ignite a connection to Long Island Sound and the ocean to enrich the lives of all people and inspire action to protect our blue planet. For over 35 years, the Aquarium has played a significant role in shaping the landscape of Norwalk and the region. The second largest family attraction in Connecticut, and 50 miles from New York City, the Aquarium hosts nearly 450,000 guests annually. Its primary exhibits take guests on a voyage from the shallow salt marshes and estuaries to the depths of the Long Island Sound and the ocean beyond, culminating with habitats for sharks and harbor seals. Altogether, the Aquarium is home to more than 7,500 animals and 300 species in 75 exhibits. A new 4D Theater offers a unique sensory film experience for guests. Its education programs introduce approximately 80,000 students, campers and scouts to marine and STEM education. The Aquarium is recognized as a top aquarium in the nation, and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. It is an active participant in the local and regional community. The strength of the Aquarium is its 65 full-time staff, and part-time and seasonal staff, in addition to our volunteers.

Led Finance, Facilities, Human Resources, Operations, Risk Management, Capital Projects for the 112-acre historic house museum and gardens. • Brought all Boscobel operations up to best practice standard – reorganized financial structure to enable management reporting/P&L analysis/fixed asset ledger/internal controls. Analyzed deferred facility maintenance and vendor relationships to develop comprehensive annual facility plan. Rewrote Employee Handbook, wrote first Internal Controls manual and converted organization to PEO including retirement plans. Planning and management of complex capital projects.

Content and Social Media Manager/Consultant for the community-focused, interdisciplinary Creative Arts Workshop. Founded by artist and pizza-aficionado Joe Garreffa, CAW aims to provide holistic arts programming for all ages in all forms. From children's art classes to guided food and culture tours - everyone is welcome here. Responsibilities include day to day management of two Instagram accounts, creating copy and graphics for all media, interviewing local chefs and artists, website upkeep focusing on SEO best practices, and more. Maggie also runs her own workshop, The Empty Space, dedicated to allowing artists of all mediums the time and space to work, play, and coexist. VISIT US AT: arts-workshop.com | joeygsnyackfoodtours.com INSTAGRAM: @joeygsnyackfoodtours | @creativeartsworkshopnyack

Helped museum staff with running the museum, particularly focused on leading tours of the museum and assisting patrons with anything else they may need while visiting the Society Role required being the public face of the museum and the ability to engage an audience