We are thrilled to announce that Caroline Fernald will join the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture as Executive Director on January 3rd. In her new role, Fernald will serve as the public face for the six museums within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University.
Fernald formerly held the position of Executive Director of the Phoebe A. Hearst Museum at the University of California, Berkeley.
“I am looking forward to working closely with the leaders of each of the HMSC museums and the very talented staff team in advancing HMSC’s mission, sharing my enthusiasm for museums and each institution’s collections with the broader public, and connecting the research and expertise of each museum’s faculty and researchers with engaging public programs and exhibits,” Fernald said.